With a heavy heart, Debra Celiz of Curtis Park decided not to go to her high school reunion several years ago when she started losing her vision. “I wanted to go and reconnect with friends because I knew I’d be coming back to the area, but I was so self-conscious,” she said. “I was terrified … Continue reading Society for the Blind: Meet Debra Celiz
Paul Gray started losing his vision at age 16, but that didn’t stop him from being named Junior Prom King. In fact, the born athlete remembers his whole football team getting into trouble together at the hospital as he was dealing with his diagnosis. He also remembers being the “fun blind guy at the party,” … Continue reading Society for the Blind: Meet Paul Gray
A thousand volunteers are needed to spend one day caring for the community on Sept. 11 by signing up for one of 37 volunteer projects happening across the region on United Way’s 3rd Annual Day of Caring, sponsored by Nationwide. The event, which kicks off the fall fundraising campaign, will start at 8 a.m. with … Continue reading 1,000 Volunteers Needed for United Way’s Day of Caring
More than 600 local residents will celebrate the Sacramento Life Center’s free medical care, counseling and education for pregnant women and teens at the organization’s annual Salute to Life Dinner and Auction on Nov. 14. The event, which is seeking sponsors, will begin at 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom in Sacramento and will … Continue reading Sponsors Needed for Sacramento Life Center Dinner
Bringing together hundreds of employees with dozens of local nonprofits and schools where they have volunteered, Intel held its annual celebration of its Intel Involved Matching Grant Program on Monday. Five hundred fifty Intel employees gathered with 24 local nonprofits and schools to celebrate the program that combines financial and volunteer support. When employees volunteer … Continue reading 24 Local Nonprofits and Schools Honored by Intel Folsom
Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society Alliance has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Sacramento Life Center to fill 100 baby baskets for low-income new moms in the Sacramento area. Baskets are filled with needed items including formula, diapers, newborn clothes, pacifiers and more, and are given to every Sacramento Life Center patient after her baby … Continue reading Local Medical Group Fills 100 Baby Baskets for New Moms
Aser Tolentino just collected his first ever paycheck. After years of law school and volunteer legal positions, he thought his first paycheck would be from a district attorney’s office, but when his vision became so bad he couldn’t read the computer, the Natomas resident knew it would be awhile before he would receive paid employment. … Continue reading Society for the Blind: Meet Aser Tolentino
Lynda Sekora knew she was losing some of her vision, but the night she realized she couldn’t read her insulin pump anymore, the Orland resident sank into a deep depression. “I cried all through dinner,” Lynda said. “I flat had a nervous breakdown and quit living. I spent my days watching stupid TV shows and … Continue reading Society for the Blind: Meet the Sekoras
Community members are invited to the 14th Annual Celebration of Independence Gala that benefits Women’s Empowerment, a local nonprofit job training and empowerment program for women who are homeless and their children. The event, which raises funds for the organization and honors the group’s 1,223 graduates, will take place 5:30-8:30 p.m. on May 14 at … Continue reading Tickets on sale for Women’s Empowerment’s annual Gala
The Joseph & Vera Long Foundation has donated $10,000 to help homeless women in Sacramento improve their health so they can find homes and jobs to support their families through Women’s Empowerment’s comprehensive program. “Breaking the cycle of homelessness requires more than a house or job, and Women’s Empowerment has recognized that from day one,” … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment receives $10K from Long Foundation
