Events
United Way Events
United Way hosts signature events every year that encourage positive change and improve the community.
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Free Tax Prep Volunteer Positions: What Training Do I Need?
All positions require volunteers to complete at least one certification exam. Exams are completed online at https://www.linklearncertification.com. Each position description includes the certification exam/s required.
Training can be completed through face-to-face instruction or through self-directed instruction online. To complete training online you can find resources at https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/ or FTB’s webinars, or Prosperity Now’s webinars.
Women United Luncheon
This event is one of the most unique opportunities in our region, offering the chance to network with other caring philanthropists and explore the benefits of becoming involved. Most importantly, this event thrives on cultivating lasting change in the lives of foster youth in our region.
United Way’s Holiday Gift Drive
Sponsor a child, purchase a stocking, volunteer!
You can help brighten the holiday season for foster youth and children in Sacramento County Child Protective Services by purchasing gifts, a stocking, or by volunteering to get everything wrapped and ready.
Young Leaders Society Brews & Brains
Annually United Way’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) members come together for the winter social, Brews & Brains. Brews & Brains is an annual FUNdraiser benefiting the YLS focus project.
YLS supports Sacramento’s Kindergarden 2 College Saving Program – a program created to help our community give local kindergarten kids a leg-up to reach college.