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Report Shows United Way Guaranteed Income Program a Success

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Dr Dawnte Early of United Way stands at a podium with other local leaders and a United Way banner outside Sacramento Memorial Auditorium to announce the opening of guaranteed income cohort 2 in 2023

A report released today by Sacramento State shows United Way California Capital Region’s guaranteed income program improved financial, housing and food security from July 2023-June 2024, with an additional white paper showing some continued gains six months after funding ended. United Way’s second cohort of its guaranteed income program launched in July 2023, providing 80 … Continue reading Report Shows United Way Guaranteed Income Program a Success

Society for the Blind Announces October is Blindness Awareness Month

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Six seniors at Society for the Blind stand with pumpkins they learned how to carve without sight

Nonprofit Society for the Blind in Sacramento is encouraging local residents to honor Blindness Awareness Month throughout October by participating in activities and supporting people with vision loss so they can gain the skills they need to stay independent and thrive.   “Our clients tell us all the time that they thought their life was … Continue reading Society for the Blind Announces October is Blindness Awareness Month

Local Resident to Hold Rummage Sale Benefiting Meals on Wheels Yolo County

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Meals on Wheels Truck

Woodland resident and volunteer Dorothy Murphy will host a community-wide rummage sale on Oct. 24-26 to benefit Meals on Wheels Yolo County. The event will take place 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at 530 5th Street in Woodland, weather permitting.  “Meals on Wheels is close to my heart, as I volunteer bringing meals to seniors in our … Continue reading Local Resident to Hold Rummage Sale Benefiting Meals on Wheels Yolo County

Volunteers Needed to Help Kids Read Through United Way

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Izabelle of United Way shows a child in a read shirt a reading program on a laptop

United Way California Capital Region is seeking volunteers to help Sacramento kindergarteners learn to read through its partnership with Fortune School’s Kindergarten Reading program. Volunteer tutors will work in small groups with kindergarten students once a week, guiding them through reading sessions as they master sight words. No teaching experience is required, and training is … Continue reading Volunteers Needed to Help Kids Read Through United Way

Second Yolo No Kings March and Rally on Oct. 18

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Crowd gathered outside the old courthouse in Woodland at June No Kings rally

Drawing on momentum from the first Yolo NO KINGS march and rally in June that gathered more than 4,000 participants, Indivisible Yolo and Davis Phoenix Coalition will host a second Yolo NO KINGS event Oct. 18 from 1:30-3:30pm at Civic Center Park at 6th and B streets in Davis. The event, themed “We the People,” … Continue reading Second Yolo No Kings March and Rally on Oct. 18

United Way & Women United Present Innovate & Ignite Oct. 9

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Local women leaders engage in an interactive fireside chat with guests at United Way’s Women United fall fundraiser last year.

Women across the greater Sacramento region are invited to “Innovate and Ignite,” United Way California Capital Region’s Women United fall fundraiser on Oct. 9 that will raise funds for the local United Way’s foster youth initiatives. The event will take place 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Cannery Place, 1601 Alhambra Blvd, Suite 200, in Sacramento, and … Continue reading United Way & Women United Present Innovate & Ignite Oct. 9

United Way Launches Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Sacramento County

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Dr. Dawnté Early of United Way California Capital Region announces the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Sacramento County at a press conference at the Sacramento Central Public Library

Sacramento County children from birth to age 5 now can receive one free book in the mail each month, regardless of family income, through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which launched in Sacramento today through a partnership between United Way California Capital Region, Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) and The Dollywood Foundation. Residents can sign … Continue reading United Way Launches Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Sacramento County

Tickets on Sale for Women’s Empowerment Gala

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Women’s Empowerment will hold its 24th Annual Gala on Sept. 19, where guests will gather to raise funds for the Sacramento nonprofit that is celebrating its 100th session educating, empowering and employing Sacramento women experiencing homelessness so they can support their families. The event will take place at 5:00pm at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, 500 … Continue reading Tickets on Sale for Women’s Empowerment Gala

Women’s Empowerment Receives $20K from SAFE Credit Union

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Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $20,000 from SAFE Credit Union to provide housing readiness training, transitional workforce housing and financial empowerment training to Sacramento women who have experienced homelessness. Women’s Empowerment’s comprehensive program helps women access safe homes they can afford now for their families while they secure jobs with upward mobility so … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $20K from SAFE Credit Union

United Way Wins Two Telly Awards

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Badge that says We Are Telly Winners 46th Annual Telly Awards

United Way California Capital Region has been honored with two Telly Awards for its brand launch commercial, “Future Forward.” The commercial earned a Silver People’s Telly Award in the General Local TV category and a Bronze Telly Award in the General Local TV Not-for-Profit category.  “Future Forward” debuted in October 2024 as part of United … Continue reading United Way Wins Two Telly Awards