About
About
United Way starts at Square One.
At United Way California Capital Region, we believe creating
stronger, healthier, more compassionate communities starts at
Square One: Helping every family succeed so their community can
too. Families know what they need to thrive. We are their
partners on that path, connecting them with resources
to achieve their goals.
Our path forward.
United Way California Capital Region is now working on an even
larger scale to help families heal and meet our 20-year promise
to significantly reduce poverty in the Capital Region. We are
laying solid steppingstones on our path to help every family
thrive and build a healthy community.
Building stronger, healthier and more compassionate communities.
A legacy of convening.
For nearly 100 years, United Way California Capital Region has
brought local people together to make community change happen.
Serving Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties,
the local United Way is working to meet its 20-year commitment to
significantly reduce poverty in the region by helping kids excel
in school, investing in families, creating meaningful
partnerships and organizing to lift impacted families.
Areas We Serve
United Way California Capital Region serves the counties of Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo. We are committed to helping families succeed, so their communities can too.
California Capital Region Foundation
The California Capital Region Foundation invests and distributes funds solely for the benefit of the United Way California Capital Region.
The Foundation is led by a dedicated volunteer Board of Trustees and is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
The Board of Trustees meets regularly to monitor investments and to determine distributions to support the United Way California Capital Region’s mission and purpose in our community.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
United Way California Capital Region is committed to playing a significant role in the reduction of poverty, educational inequity and any disparity that may prevent individuals and families from reaching their highest educational or economic potential.
To achieve this goal, United Way’s vision, mission, principles, policies and practices must be inclusive, and equitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get to know United Way California Capital Region. Have more questions? Contact us today.
Press
We actively share information with the local media. If you are a reporter and have additional questions, contact Kristin Thébaud Communications at (530) 204-7266 or kthebaud@comcast.net.
Annual Report & Financials
United Way is committed to providing current and accurate financial information to ensure all donations are being used effectively and efficiently.
Careers
At United Way, you can join a team of passionate people united in one goal: to end poverty in the greater Sacramento region. Here, you can earn a good living while helping people in your community do the same.
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