In a span of three months, United Way California Capital Region’s COVID-19 Local Relief Fund raised $572,000 to provide 1,145 families in need across the region with a one-time $500 distribution to help offset costs of rent, bills and other basic needs. United Way worked with 11 nonprofit partners in Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento … Continue reading United Way COVID Relief Fund Helps 1,145 Local Families
United Way Offering Virtual Free Tax Help
With the tax deadline extended to July 15, households throughout the Sacramento region are still eligible for free virtual help preparing taxes and claiming credits this year, saving an average of $200 in preparer fees and earning up to $6,500 in credits. United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Prep program is partnering with GetYourRefund.org … Continue reading United Way Offering Virtual Free Tax Help
United Way Finds Innovative Way to Help Foster Youth Through COVID-19
Citing the profound needs of local foster youth during the COVID-19 crisis, United Way California Capital Region has created a way for the 400 women who were supposed to gather for today’s Women United Luncheon to instead support local foster youth through United Way’s social media channels. From videos of local leaders and former foster … Continue reading United Way Finds Innovative Way to Help Foster Youth Through COVID-19
United Way Offers Free Tax Prep Starting Jan. 21
Households throughout the Sacramento region are eligible for free help preparing taxes and claiming credits this year, saving an average of $200 in preparer fees and earning up to $6,500 in credits. United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Prep program will begin taking appointments on Jan. 21. Participating households must have earned $60,000 or less in 2019. Free Tax Prep community events will occur … Continue reading United Way Offers Free Tax Prep Starting Jan. 21
United Way to Provide Free Healthy Meals Over Holiday Break
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
United Way Seeks Holiday Gifts for Low-Income Families and Foster Youth
This holiday season, Sacramento-area residents can donate and volunteer with United Way California Capital Region to make sure all families in their community have the support they need for kids to have a bright future. The local United Way is seeking gifts for its upcoming holiday markets for families in need, as well as local … Continue reading United Way Seeks Holiday Gifts for Low-Income Families and Foster Youth
Get Your Tickets to United Way’s Brews & Brains Trivia Night Fundraiser
Sacramento-area residents can show off their trivial knowledge and enjoy local brews at United Way’s Young Leaders Society’s annual Brews & Brains trivia night on Oct. 18 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Sacramento Masonic Temple, 1123 J Street. Funds raised will benefit United Way’s Square One Project that is helping kids graduate from high school … Continue reading Get Your Tickets to United Way’s Brews & Brains Trivia Night Fundraiser
United Way Needs Seniors to Help Kids Read
Local residents age 50 and up are needed this fall to help kids in kindergarten through third grade improve their reading through AARP Experience Corps, managed locally by United Way California Capital Region. To learn more and sign up to volunteer, visit YourLocalUnitedWay.org/Experience-Corps-Literacy-Program. “Kids who are not reading at grade level by fourth grade are … Continue reading United Way Needs Seniors to Help Kids Read
Chronic Absenteeism Down, Grade Level Reading Up in United Way’s Square One Project
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
Free Tax Help Still Available This Summer for Late Filers
Households that missed the April 15 tax deadline can still receive free help filing their 2018 taxes this summer at several locations across the Sacramento region, thanks to United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Prep program, supported by Citi. IRS-certified volunteers will provide free basic tax return preparation with electronic filing and help guests claim the maximum tax credits for which they … Continue reading Free Tax Help Still Available This Summer for Late Filers