LIVE UNITED Street Teams a Wild Success!

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June 10, 2010 -- LIVE UNITED Street Teams took Roseville and Sacramento by storm spreading the word about the 2nd Annual Toilet Paper Drive. Loads of volunteers participated by holding signs on street corners, handing out fliers to passerby's and waving toilet paper in the air.

Sacramento Business Journal Honors UCP of Greater Sacramento with Nonprofit CFO of the year Award

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June 15, 2010 -- United Way California Capital Region certified nonprofit partner UCP of Greater Sacramento has a lot to be proud of! Dainna McArthur has been named Nonprofit CFO of the Year by the Sacramento Business Journal. She is CFO of UCP of Greater Sacramento, which empowers people with developmental disabilities to live life without limits.

2nd Annual United Way Toilet Paper Drive

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United Way Toilet Paper Drive
Friday, June 18

Creating a Positive Change for Families

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June 14, 2010 -- United Way California Capital Region certified nonprofit partner Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA) has been learning a new and innovative therapeutic technique over the past year. The UC Davis Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) training team has been working closely with the therapists at ATCAA to bring PCIT to the families of Amador County.

When the Paycheck Stops

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A manual designed to help cope with unemployment by providing resources for Working Families in the Sacramento Valley.

Women's Empowerment Honoring Graduates Honoring Dads with Necktie Drive

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June 11, 2010 -- United Way California Capital Region certified nonprofit partner Women's Empowerment will be honoring local dads with a necktie drive. Local dads can make a difference in the lives of homeless women by donating neckties to Women’s Empowerment.

Doing their ROLL!

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June 9, 2010 -- The excitment is mounting, and with that, toilet paper collections are mounting! As pictured, Campbell's Soup has quite a stack. What does your collection look like? Send your pictures to Kaila Ricci and kricci@uwccr.org.

United Way California Capital Region to be Honored at Special Lighting Ceremony

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June 8, 2010 -- United Way California Capital Region certified agency EMQ FamiliesFirst is hosting a special Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, June 9. United Way California Capital Region will be honored at this event and we are deLIGHTed to be a part of it. The Lighting Ceremony is symbolic of how our support has brightened the lives of the children we serve.

Yolo Wayfarer Center: A Beacon of Hope for the Homeless of Yolo County

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June 7, 2010 -- When Leona Jull says that the mission of the Yolo Wayfarer Center is to “inspire hope and courage,” she doesn’t take those words lightly. As Executive Director, Leona knows that sometimes hope and courage are all that prevent a homeless person from getting back on the path toward a healthy and happy life.

2nd Annual Italian Dinner to Benefit Kiwanis Family House

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June 7, 2010 -- United Way California Capital Region certified agency Kiwanis Family House invites you to their 2nd Annual Italian Dinner on Saturday, June 12 at the California Auto Museum. The cost of admission is $40 and it includes a delicious Italian meal, socializing, raffle, auction, entertainment and a tour of the Auto Museum. The doors open at 5 p.m.