The Sacramento City Council recently approved an allocation of $750,000 in funding from its American Rescue Plan dollars to expand United Way California Capital Region’s guaranteed basic income program. The additional funding will expand the number of families served from 100 to 180, providing 80 new families with $500 in unconditional guaranteed income every month for one year. United Way’s current program … Continue reading United Way Expands Guaranteed Income with City of Sacramento
West Sac’s Washington Unified School District Receives $200K to create Community Schools with United Way
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’s Women United to Celebrate 20 Years Helping Local Foster Youth
United Way California Capital Region’s Women United action group is inviting community members to its 20th anniversary luncheon on March 25 from 11am-1pm at the Croatian American Cultural Center in Sacramento, where influential professional women from across the state will gather to raise awareness and funds to support local foster youth. The event, which takes … Continue reading United Way’s Women United to Celebrate 20 Years Helping Local Foster Youth
File Taxes Online for Free with United Way, Earn Up to $8K in Credits
Local residents throughout the Sacramento region are eligible to file their taxes online for free through United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Prep program through April 18. Households that earned less than $65,000 in 2021 can file for free and receive up to $8,000 cash back from state and federal credits, including the federal … Continue reading File Taxes Online for Free with United Way, Earn Up to $8K in Credits
United Way Launches “United We Shine” Holiday Campaign
This holiday season, the local United Way is shining a light on its nonprofit partners working to end poverty in the Capital Region. Each day for 12 days starting Nov. 29, United Way’s United We Shine campaign will feature a different nonprofit partner that is working to build equity and end poverty in the region, … Continue reading United Way Launches “United We Shine” Holiday Campaign
United Way Seeks Free Tax Prep Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help local families file their taxes and apply for refunds as part of United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Prep program that will open again in early 2022. No experience is required, and training is provided through a combination of self-study and online live sessions to become an IRS-certified volunteer with the program. To … Continue reading United Way Seeks Free Tax Prep Volunteers
Local United Way Names New President and CEO
Dr. Dawnté Early has been named president and CEO of United Way California Capital Region. She will begin the position on Nov. 16, leading the local United Way chapter into its 100th anniversary year. “I am excited to lead this amazing organization of passionate regional leaders committed to reducing poverty and investing in the education … Continue reading Local United Way Names New President and CEO
Online Reading Volunteers Needed for United Way’s STARS
Volunteers are needed to help local kids learn to read through United Way California Capital Region’s STARS program that pairs volunteers and students up through sixth grade for online literacy tutoring so they can succeed in school. No prior tutoring knowledge is needed, as United Way provides training for its volunteers, all of whom commit to at least one hour … Continue reading Online Reading Volunteers Needed for United Way’s STARS
Tickets on Sale for United Way Brews and Brains Fundraiser
Local residents can enjoy independent craft brews and trivia in an urban Biergarten at United Way’s 7th annual Brews and Brains fundraiser on Oct. 14, hosted by United Way’s Young Leaders Society and sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Tickets are on sale for the outdoor event at SacYard Community Tap House that also will include a … Continue reading Tickets on Sale for United Way Brews and Brains Fundraiser
United Way Seeks School Supplies for Twin Rivers Public Housing Students
Local residents can help students in the Twin Rivers Public Housing Community, formerly known as Dos Rios, return to school this month equipped and empowered to succeed by purchasing school supplies from the Amazon wishlist set up by United Way California Capital Region and Urban Strategies, Inc. From scissors and calculators to paper and pens, … Continue reading United Way Seeks School Supplies for Twin Rivers Public Housing Students