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Brighten up the holidays for local kids
Three ways to give back
Every child should have a bright future. That’s why we are working to end poverty starting in school. Through the Square One Project, our local United Way is committed to helping more kids in our region graduate high school ready for college or career.
Will you join us in making a difference this holiday season?
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Ensure all kids have a bright future with a donation to support United Way’s Square One Project. |
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Donate a gift through our annual holiday drive for a local child in the Robla community, Woodland area or foster care. |
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Give the gift of your time at a United Way holiday market for local families in need in Woodland or Robla. |
Bringing the Play
Last week, we were joined by 20 of our friends from Principal for a volunteer activity at Bell Elementary School.
Holiday Gift Drive
Supporting local foster youth in our region and children in need in Woodland and Sacramento.
United Way California Capital Region is now accepting new and unwrapped gifts for local kids in need in the Woodland and Sacramento communities, and local foster youth in our region.
Donate a gift today and brighten up the holidays for local kids:
United Way’s Healthy Meals Fueling Kids Success
After school meals program expanded to 18 locations in Fall 2019
1 in 5 students in the Sacramento region is food insecure. United Way’s Healthy Meals program increases children’s access to well-balanced, nutritious and free meals which fuels their ability to learn and grow.
The Square One Philosophy
In 2016, United Way California Capital Region made a promise to children and families in this region that we would end poverty, starting at school. Behind this audacious goal is the philosophy that by bringing together funders, nonprofit organizations, government, and the business community, we can remove barriers to opportunity for low-income families. Since adopting this philosophy, we have not only served more individuals, but we have also seen promising outcomes.
United Way receives $10,000 Bayer Fund Grant For Woodland KinderCamp Program
Bayer Fund has awarded a $10,000 grant to Woodland United Way to support KinderCamp, a free summer program for incoming kindergarteners in Woodland who have not had the opportunity to attend preschool. Bayer Woodland employees nominated United Way for the grant from Bayer Fund, the philanthropic arm of Bayer that is focused on strengthening the communities where Bayer customers and employees live and work by providing funding for food and nutrition, education and community development projects.
United Way introduces Woodland Advisory Committee
July 2019
United Way California Capital Region’s board has established the Woodland Community Advisory Committee to help guide the merger transition.
The committee is chaired by Woodland resident, former Woodland United Way board member and longtime United Way California Capital Region board member Ruth Miller.
United Way California Capital Region Merges with Woodland United Way
Merger will increase community impact throughout the region
“Our organizations have a long history of collaboration and shared common goals. We approached United Way California Capital Region nearly a year ago to discuss a potential merger as a way to enhance our ability to serve our community,” said Mike Jansen, board chair, Woodland United Way. “Together, as one local United Way we are stronger and better equipped to improve the lives of residents throughout our region.”
“We are thrilled that our longtime partnership with Woodland United Way takes on an even stronger form today,” said Stephanie Bray, president and CEO, United Way California Capital Region. “This merger ensures we are using our resources wisely and efficiently as we work to increase the number of kids across our region who graduate from high school ready for success in college or career.”
$11.3M already claimed this year through United Way’s Free Tax Prep program
Free tax prep help available for late filers this summer through United Way
In 2019, United Way volunteers helped more than 9,000 local households with free tax preparation saving a total of $1.8 million in tax preparation fees. More than $11 million in credits have already been claimed across the Sacramento region.
