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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.
Fuel Your Summer at these United Way sponsored sites
Free and nutritious meals for local kids
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 from June through August 2019. (Dates and hours may vary per location.)
Free meals will be provided to ALL children, without eligibility documentation, who are 18 years and younger.This partnership is also made possible with the support of 2-1-1 Sacramento.
Going Above and Beyond, When Campaigns Turn into Life Changing Work
How Principal and United Way turned a partnership into action
Together, united, we can make an impact, every day. Through United Way’s workplace giving campaigns, we connect over 1,000 local companies with local non-profits to make our community stronger. Our impact together extends beyond just connecting employees with local causes.
This is a story about how one local company help transform an old barn into a state-of-the-art career center for the foster youth.
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 2018 Program provided 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.
