
UNITED IN PURPOSE GALA 2026
An unforgettable night at the United in Purpose Gala! Take a look at the moments that made it special.
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Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Dawnté Early, President and CEO of United Way California Capital Region
Each February, we take time to honor the achievements and leadership of Black community members who have shaped our history and continue to strengthen our region. This month, we are proud to spotlight our President and CEO, Dr. Dawnté Early, whose work reflects our mission to improve opportunities for local children and families. KCRA 3…
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Belief, Stability, and Community: Jeneses’s Journey Through the Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program
Only 3% of foster youth earn a four-year college degree. Many navigate college without financial stability or a consistent support network. United Way California Capital Region’s Collegiate Guaranteed Income program helps remove those barriers by providing monthly financial support and connection to a caring community. One of the students moving this statistic forward is Jeneses,…
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United Way CEO Featured on The Nonprofit Podcast Network: A Conversation About Ending Poverty
United Way CEO Featured on The Nonprofit Podcast Network: A Conversation About Ending Poverty We’re excited to share that our President & CEO, Dr. Dawnté Early, was recently featured on The Nonprofit Podcast Network for a powerful conversation about our mission and the evolving role of United Way in today’s world. For more than a…


Company Partnerships
Local businesses and their employees can join United Way in our mission to help everyone in our community thrive. Whether it’s through volunteer service projects, employee giving campaigns, sharing a grant opportunity and more, United Way can help you meet your company’s goals to get involved and give back.