United Way California Capital Region is excited to host the 5th
annual LIVE UNITED Toilet Paper Drive! In effort to create
awareness of the growing demand for services faced by many local
nonprofits, we are cutting their toilet paper costs. On Thursday,
June 13 we will be at Cal Expo collecting toilet paper from
7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Choose your roll to help us hit our
goal!
DONATE toilet paper, toilet paper, and
more toilet paper. Roll this news out to your friends, family,
co-workers and get them to donate toilet paper. It’s fun and a
simple way to give back. You
can also donate online!
VOLUNTEER to work a three-hour shift at
Cal Expo the day of the drive. There’s truly something for
everyone and all ages are welcome! Simply submit the volunteer
form.
I’ve been lying to myself for years. I always thought that
I was much more interesting than I actually am.
Fortunately, my child has rid me of that hair-brained assumption
—he is at the truthful, critical age of 11, and doesn’t really
try to sugar-coat his observations. It’s possible that he’s
right—he thinks I spend too much time thinking about “boring”
things. Upon reflection, I get it—I do talk about money a
lot. How much does that cost? Where’s the cheapest
gas? What’s on sale? Where’s the change I left in my car?
They want how much? Is it worth it? When do I get
paid? Those shoes cost $150, really? Have we saved
enough for vacation? Have I maximized my 403b
account? What’s my liquid asset situation? What’s my
credit score? Shopping at Goodwill is chic now, right? Not
exactly stimulating conversation topics. And, when I’m not
talking about money, I’m talking about my weight, getting older,
what I’m going to make for dinner for my family, what’s growing
in my garden, and how I’m going to hang out with friends this
weekend; maybe a little more interesting, but barely.
You know what I’m talking about, right? They say two things
in life are for sure—death and taxes. I know that I’ll
eventually have to pay the reaper and the IRS, so what can I do
to prepare me to make those things less painful?
Well, I try really hard to practice what I preach—and if you know
me, I do preach! I am the Program Officer for two of our
three focus areas: Health and Income. I work toward a healthy lifestyle,
try to work in exercise and make healthy meals, my husband and I
work together on a realistic budget, save for retirement and our
son has had his own savings account since he’s been 5. When I
slip, I have resources to help me get back on track, the fitness
pro at the gym, my mom, or our financial advisor.
Thank goodness I have those resources (especially Mom!) But what
if I didn’t know who to ask? Or worse, what if I didn’t know what
to ask or have the confidence or understanding that I can have my
health and be financially sound, even if I have too much month
left at the end of the money? That’s where my life intersects
with my work.
Volunteers from Target Rancho Cordova recently worked with staff
at United Way certified partner Wellspring Women’s
Center to serve breakfast to women and children in the Oak
Park community.
This Father’s Day, celebrate the man in your life by giving the
gift that keeps on building. Donate a tool for Sacramento Habitat
for Humanity in your dad’s name. Help fill Sacramento Habitat’s
toolbox, so they can build more homes for families in need.
Tanya Arambula (left) LIVES UNITED by focusing on God and being
my brother’s keeper and Mary Beth Pilon LIVES UNITED by helping
to improve and enrich the lives of children who have lost a loved
one by supporting them in their everyday lives
Alisha Jensen LIVES UNITED by volunteering to help launch the
LIVE UNITED lifestyle in Sacramento as well as participating in
Intel community service events.
Mark S. Allen LIVES UNITED by trying to do something that makes
the world a better place every day. No matter how small or large
the jesture, he works to make a positive impact in any way
possible.
Doug Kim LIVES UNITED by picking people up when they are down and
providing for people who can’t provide for themselves — he makes
a difference by giving.
Rick Jennings LIVES UNITED by teaching boys manhood development
principles, by teaching men to be responsible, loving and caring
fathers and husbands as well as being an overall positive role
model in the community.
Jim McDaniel LIVES UNITED by volunteering on United Way’s Impact
Council, leading the United Way campaign at Allied and making
financial contributions to other nonprofits that make a
difference in the lives of people in our community.
Genevieve Shiroma LIVES UNITED by donating through United Way to
help those in need, volunteering on the Capital Unity Council to
reduce violence in schools and supporting health care for those
who otherwise have none by supporting Planned Parenthood.
Dana Howard LIVES UNITED by helping close the achievement gap in
the lives of local school children, reducing homelessness for
women and children and making killer brownies.
News & Events
Target Rancho Cordova Volunteers serve breakfast at Wellspring Women’s Center
Volunteers from Target Rancho Cordova recently worked with staff at United Way certified partner Wellspring Women’s Center to serve breakfast to women and children in the Oak Park community.
How to help Oklahoma tornado victims
Contribute to the United Way of Central Oklahoma Disaster Relief Fund at http://www.unitedwayokc.org.
We send our hearts and thoughts to those devastated by the tornado.
Sacramento Habitat for Humanity Tool Drive
This Father’s Day, celebrate the man in your life by giving the gift that keeps on building. Donate a tool for Sacramento Habitat for Humanity in your dad’s name. Help fill Sacramento Habitat’s toolbox, so they can build more homes for families in need.