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17th Annual Women United Luncheon
When women come together for a collective purpose, powerful things happen.
Join United Way for an afternoon of inspiration at the 17th Annual Women United Luncheon on March 21. The luncheon will feature an entertaining and heartfelt program with personal stories from foster youth, successes from United Way’s programs, and the much-anticipated fashion show with local foster youth!
FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
September Hargrove
Vice President of Global Philanthropy and Corporate Responsibility at JPMorgan Chase & Co. will share her personal story.
United Way’s Women United is focused on making a positive impact in the lives of local foster youth. This event is one of the most unique opportunities in our region, offering the chance to network with other caring philanthropists, and hear first-hand about the issues faced by foster youth and what United Way and its partners are doing to make an impact.
Proceeds from the event will benefit programs that support local foster youth.
Event Details:
Thursday, March 21 
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sheraton Grand Downtown
1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Tickets:
Individual: $95
Fashion Show Sponsor: $150
Read about last year’s luncheon and see photos.
Questions? Please contact events@uwccr.org.
2019 Brews & Brains Trivia Night
Young Leaders Society Winter Social - Feb 8
Event Details
Friday, February 8 | 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Sacramento Masonic Temple
1123 J St, Sacramento
Must be 21 years old to attend.
Camp Fire
Wildfire Relief Fund
United Way of Northern California has setup a relief fund to help those impacted by the Camp Fire in Chico County. Please support their efforts today. Please select “Camp Fire Relief” as part of your donation.
Donations to the Camp Fire fund may also be made by texting BUTTEFIRE to 91999.
The Power of Partnerships
Back-to-school time was always bittersweet for me. My daughters are in college now, but I remember how it felt to drop them off on the first day of school. Each new school year was an opportunity for them to learn and grow. Central to their academic achievement was, and still is, the commitment that schools make to provide all kids with the quality education they need to reach and even exceed milestones on the path to high school graduation and beyond. However, for far too many from low-income families, success in school is a struggle.
More Than Just Free Meals
Nurse Scholars teach kids about nutrition and wellness at free summer meal program sites.
United Way’s Summer Meals Program provides free and nutritious meals for children who may otherwise not have access during the summer months when they are out of school. This year, we have continued a partnership with Samuel Merritt University and their Nurse Scholars for a second summer. This partnership is also made possible with the support of UC Cooperative Extension and 2-1-1 Sacramento.
Its Never too Early to Start Saving
Setting the expectation to achieve higher education starting as early as kindergarten
Say hello to the future graduating class of 2030! These kids pictured here from Robla, Taylor Street, and Bell Avenue Elementary Schools just opened college savings accounts through K2C.
A salute to our Young Leaders
Defying the millenial misconception
A recent study of Millennials by Campbell Rinker, a market research firm, told us what we at United Way have known for some time: that those born from 1982 to 2000, are more engaged in philanthropy than anyone believed.
A Retiree’s Guide to Giving Back
Bill Kessler is an AARP Experience Corp volunteer through United Way California Capital Region. After volunteering with the group for two years, he has been recognized as the first Volunteer of the Month. He grins, eyes lighting up, excited to begin, and he warns me that once he starts, he just can’t stop. While he had a full head of silver hair, something about him reminds me of a kid that was about to make a new friend on the playground.
Learn more about the AARP Experience Corps Program
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Learn about becoming a volunteer literacy tutor and see how you can help kids succeed in school. We are looking for volunteers age 50+ to help local schools turn their struggling students into successful, confident readers. With approximately 2 days per week, 2-3 hours per day, you can make a lasting impact in a child’s life.
To learn more about how you can get involved in the Experience Corps program, click here.
Students from the Robla District thank United Way for their support
Hear how your donations and time have a postive impact
To learn more about the Square One Project and to see how you can get involved, click here.
