United Way 100th Anniversary Gala Raises $640K to Help Kids Excel in School

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More than 450 community members came together to raise $640,000 to help local children succeed in school at United Way California Capital Region’s 100th anniversary gala on April 29. The event held on the eve of the organization’s 100th birthday at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium included dinner, keynote presentation by San Francisco 49er Arik Armstead who cofounded the Armstead Academic Project, fund a need, silent and … Continue reading United Way 100th Anniversary Gala Raises $640K to Help Kids Excel in School

West Sac’s Washington Unified School District Receives $200K to create Community Schools with United Way

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Washington Unified School District in West Sacramento has received a $200,000 grant through the California Community Schools Partnership Program to launch two full-service community schools as neighborhood hubs that provide access to a variety of services that support children, strengthen families and improve community health. The district will partner with United Way California Capital Region, which … Continue reading West Sac’s Washington Unified School District Receives $200K to create Community Schools with United Way

United Way Announces First Wave of Community Funding From MacKenzie Scott Donation

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United Way California Capital Region has approved a first wave of funding totaling $500,000 from the $10 million gift received in December from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The first wave of funding will help individuals and families in the region gain social and financial capital, support United Way’s digital equity work across the capital region, empower … Continue reading United Way Announces First Wave of Community Funding From MacKenzie Scott Donation

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Donates $10M to Our Local United Way

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MacKenzie Scott announced today that she has made a donation to United Way California Capital Region. The philanthropist chose the local United Way chapter to receive a $10 million gift because of the group’s work to fill basic needs while also addressing long-term systemic inequities that have deepened during the pandemic. “This is a game-changer … Continue reading Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Donates $10M to Our Local United Way

United Way Launches Shine Your Light Holiday Drive

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At the end of a year that has been dark for many communities across the country, United Way California Capital Region is asking residents across the region to join its Shine Your Light holiday campaign, which includes opportunities for community giving and safe volunteering during the holiday season. Visit YourLocalUnitedWay.org/Holiday-Giving. “This is a year no … Continue reading United Way Launches Shine Your Light Holiday Drive

United Way to Provide Free Healthy Meals Over Holiday Break

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Over holiday break, kids who rely on United Way’s Healthy Meals after-school supper program can still receive free meals at six locations across Sacramento through United Way’s partnership with Sacramento Public Library and Mack Road Partnership. “One in five kids in our region is food insecure,” said Stephanie Bray, president and CEO, United Way California … Continue reading United Way to Provide Free Healthy Meals Over Holiday Break

Chronic Absenteeism Down, Grade Level Reading Up in United Way’s Square One Project

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Three years after United Way California Capital Region launched its Square One Project, more students at its partner Robla School District are attending school consistently and improving their reading, according to United Way’s recently released annual report. These are key indicators of success toward the project’s 20-year goal to decrease poverty in the region by … Continue reading Chronic Absenteeism Down, Grade Level Reading Up in United Way’s Square One Project

United Way Announces Summer Meals, Launches Summer STARS

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Summer can bring food instability and learning loss for low-income students. This summer, United Way California Capital Region will help local kids fuel their summers with free healthy meals and fun educational activities to prevent the learning achievement gap known as “summer slide.” Starting in June, United Way will operate 16 summer meal sites throughout … Continue reading United Way Announces Summer Meals, Launches Summer STARS

United Way Brings Together 130 Leaders for Foster Youth Summit

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United Way California Capital Region gathered 130 foster youth and community leaders working on foster care issues for its inaugural Foster Youth Summit on April 5 at the Sacramento State Ballroom. Participants in the summit identified opportunities to increase the number of foster youth who graduate from high school and go on to complete post-secondary … Continue reading United Way Brings Together 130 Leaders for Foster Youth Summit

United Way Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Day of Caring

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Since United Way California Capital Region held its inaugural 2013 Day of Caring, 3,692 volunteers have spent one day caring for their community over the last five years. Volunteers donated 18,054 hours of service, valued at $366,572, for 182 projects with nonprofits, parks and schools across the region, including on United Way’s 2017 Day of … Continue reading United Way Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Day of Caring