Merger
Woodland United Way & United Way California Capital Region Merger
After months of exploration and community meetings, Woodland United Way and United Way California Capital Region (UWCCR) announced in December 2018 their intent to merge in July 2019. The new organization will operate under the United Way California Capital Region name.
Woodland United Way and United Way California Capital region officially merge - KFBK
Woodland United Way merges with regional group - Woodland Daily Democrat
United Way chapters in Woodland, Sacramento complete merger -Sacramento Business Journal
Woodland United Way merger with California Capital Region - Woodland Daily Democrat
Woodland Kids Read & Dream Goes Online
Although Woodland schools have converted to distance learning, United Way remains committed to supporting literacy.
Young children who are introduced to early language, books, and literacy experiences tend to read sooner and excel in school. Woodland Kids Read & Dream supports early childhood literacy by making reading fun for young kids.
United Together
Celebrating the merging of our two local United Ways
On October 3, we had the honor of celebrating our merger as one United Way California Capital Region and were joined by many friends, neighbors, and local dignitaries. That’s really the beauty of the work we do, we get to bring so many people together into the same room united in service to our community
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 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.”
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.