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
Twenty former foster youth studying at Sacramento State and University of California, Davis, received their first payments today from United Way California Capital Region’s Collegiate Guaranteed Income program that will provide them with $500 a month for one year. Some of the checks were distributed at a joint press conference with the two universities where … Continue reading United Way Expands College Guaranteed Income Program
Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $100,000 from the Kelly Foundation for their work to empower women experiencing homelessness to find jobs with upward mobility and a home they can afford now until they can secure permanent housing during the ongoing housing crisis in Sacramento. “The Kelly Foundation has been a long-time partner … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $100K from Kelly Foundation
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
Local residents are invited to experience an afternoon of painting led by local artist Joanne Andresen on April 27 at Paint for a Purpose, the second annual fundraiser benefiting Make It Happen for Yolo County. The local nonprofit works with under-resourced transition age youth ages 18-24 across Yolo County, many of whom have been in … Continue reading Paint for a Purpose to Benefit Make It Happen
Local residents throughout the Sacramento region are eligible to file their taxes online or in person for free through United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Preparation program that runs through April 15. Households that earned less than $67,000 in 2024 can file for free, and trained tax volunteers will help maximize cash back from … Continue reading United Way Launches Free Tax Prep Program Across Sac Region
United Way California Capital Region has joined United Way Worldwide in announcing a refreshed brand to reflect the organization’s reach and impact in communities as one of the world’s largest and oldest privately funded charities that helps more than 48 million people annually, including more than 12,000 in the greater Sacramento region. The brand refresh … Continue reading United is the Way: United Way Unveils New Brand
The Union Pacific Railroad Community Ties Giving Program has granted $9,500 to local nonprofit Make It Happen for Yolo County to provide underserved youth in Yolo County who are transitioning into independent living with furniture, household goods and resources to furnish their first apartment or home. “Union Pacific has become one of our most steadfast … Continue reading Make It Happen Receives $9.5K from Union Pacific
Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $50,000 from Anthem Blue Cross Foundation to provide substance use recovery and mental health support to unhoused women in Sacramento so they can find safe homes and employment. “We have a deep understanding of the complex issues that lead to homelessness, including substance use and mental health, … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $50K from Anthem Blue Cross
Society for the Blind recently launched its $1 million Vision Forward Initiative at its 70th Anniversary Celebration. The three-year initiative will increase the nonprofit’s capacity to meet growing demand for services, create a resource and learning center on the second floor of the group’s building in Midtown Sacramento, and build Society for the Blind’s endowment … Continue reading Society for the Blind Launches $1M Vision Forward Initiative
