United Way Recognizes AmeriCorps VISTA Members During National AmeriCorps Week

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From leading the business arm of a local nonprofit to serving summer meals to kids, 40 AmeriCorps VISTA members will dedicate a year or a summer to serving the Sacramento region as part of the AmeriCorps VISTA program led locally by United Way California Capital Region. United Way is celebrating these 40 individuals this week … Continue reading United Way Recognizes AmeriCorps VISTA Members During National AmeriCorps Week

Volunteer for United Way’s Week of Caring Oct. 3-8

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More than 1,500 local residents are needed to spend a day caring for the community Oct. 3-8 by signing up for one of dozens of volunteer projects happening at nonprofits, schools and community parks across the region during United Way’s Week of Caring. The week, sponsored by Nationwide, will begin with a kickoff breakfast and … Continue reading Volunteer for United Way’s Week of Caring Oct. 3-8

Volunteers Age 50+ Needed to Read to Kids Through United Way

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Local residents ages 50 and up are needed by September to help kids read, as part of United Way California Capital Region’s partnership with AARP Foundation’s Experience Corps. Volunteers will be placed in Sacramento-area schools and will partner with small groups of students in kindergarten through third grade to help them improve their reading. For … Continue reading Volunteers Age 50+ Needed to Read to Kids Through United Way

United Way Helps Sacramento Claim $5 Million This Tax Season

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VITA volunteer helps a local resident file her taxes through United Way-led programs

Nearly 5,000 households in the Sacramento area took advantage of United Way-led free tax programs this year, resulting in more than $5 million in money claimed and saved through the Earned Income Tax Credit, other credits and refunds, and lack of tax preparation fees. The in-person Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, led by United … Continue reading United Way Helps Sacramento Claim $5 Million This Tax Season

United Way Receives AARP Grant to Help Kids Read

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AARP Experience Corps volunteer helps kids learn to read

AARP Foundation, a grantee of the Social Innovation Fund (SIF), has awarded a generous four-year grant to United Way California Capital Region to help grow Experience Corps, the evidence based AARP Foundation literacy program that improves the reading skills of children, enriches the lives of volunteer tutors, and strengthens schools in local communities. Almost 70 … Continue reading United Way Receives AARP Grant to Help Kids Read

United Way Unveils Hydration Stations at Sacramento Schools

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Students at Taylor Street Elementary School in Sacramento celebrate their new water bottles and installation of a hydration station

United Way’s Young Leaders Society raised $25,000 to fund the purchase and recent installation of five hydration stations at all five schools in Robla School District in Sacramento. The stations, which provide drinking water and encourage kids to choose water over sugary drinks, were unveiled at each school on Feb. 5. United Way’s Young Leaders … Continue reading United Way Unveils Hydration Stations at Sacramento Schools

United Way Honors Seven Local Donors and Volunteers

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United Way honors local donors

Seven of United Way California Capital Region’s donors and volunteers recently were honored by the local nonprofit for their commitment to making a collective impact on the Sacramento region’s education, health and financial stability. Honorees included Richard Bojé and Stirling Price of Carmichael, Ruth Miller of Woodland, Lorrie Wilson of Granite Bay, Lindsey Smith of … Continue reading United Way Honors Seven Local Donors and Volunteers

United Way to lead local AmeriCorps VISTA program

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The local AmeriCorps VISTA program is now under the umbrella of United Way California Capital Region’s services that are helping local nonprofits build capacity. Seventeen AmeriCorps VISTA members will spread out among Sacramento-area nonprofits, providing services worth more than $381,000 for the community. The program was formerly managed by Community Link. “VISTA members are some … Continue reading United Way to lead local AmeriCorps VISTA program

Free Tax Help Available for Sacramento Families

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Local households that earned $54,000 or less in 2015 can receive free tax help in person through the Sacramento Coalition for Working Families, the local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance effort led by United Way. The program will kick off with a Super Saturday event from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Jan. 30 at Grant Union High … Continue reading Free Tax Help Available for Sacramento Families

Holiday volunteer opportunities abound on United Way website

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Volunteers stuff holiday stockings at United Way

Looking for holiday donation and volunteer opportunities? Visit United Way California Capital Region’s online Volunteer Center at www.yourlocalunitedway.org to find more than a dozen needs in one place. Holiday volunteers and donors are encouraged to post photos of their work on social media using #happy2help. “We are grateful to all of the community members who … Continue reading Holiday volunteer opportunities abound on United Way website