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Celebrating KinderCamp Graduates

Join us in applauding our recent KinderCamp graduates at the Yolo Family Festival in Woodland and the inaugural West Sacramento KinderCamp event. Our KinderCamp program, dedicated to preparing children for kindergarten success, has marked another summer of growth and we couldn’t be more proud of our young learners. Special Thanks To Our Partners:YMCA Superior CaliforniaTeichert FoundationU.S. BankFirst 5 Yolo Extended Gratitude…
Backpack Give Back Drive A Success

Our Backpack Give Back Drive, in collaboration with Good Day Sacramento, was a huge success, raising over $55,000 for United Way California Capital Region, United Way of Stanislaus County and United Way of San Joaquin County to support local students! And a very special thanks to a fantastic partnership with Phoong Law for the generous donation of school supplies, scantrons, and parking passes to some…
United Way Houses 100th Family

United Way’s Housing Navigation program utilizes your Medi-Cal membership (through California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal or CalAIM) to assist families and individuals with housing instability, deposit assistance and sustainability services. Learn more about the program by clicking here.
United Way Launches Guaranteed Income Program for Former Foster Youth Attending College

Ten, former foster youth students from the greater Sacramento region who are current Sacramento State students will be participating in United Way’s newest program, the Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program, which gives each student $500 a month of guaranteed income for 12 months that began May 2. The new program was announced at United Way’s United…
Paving the Way to Economic Equity with Sierra Health Foundation

We’re pleased to announce that we have been awarded a $150,000 grant from Sierra Health Foundation’s Community Economic Mobilization Initiative (CEMI). This grant is a significant step toward creating accessible green job opportunities, addressing housing needs, and fostering economic equity within our region. In addition to boosting green job initiatives, this grant will support our…
Cemex: November Corporate Community Champion

We are delighted to announce that our November 2023 Corporate Community Champion is Cemex. Cemex’s Foundation has a noble goal – to support the social and economic development of the surrounding communities. They have truly gone above and beyond, exemplifying their mission and values on a national scale. This includes providing vital COVID-19 relief funds…
Delta Print Group: December Corporate Community Champion

As the year comes to a close we are proud to shine a spotlight on our December 2023 Corporate Community Champion, Delta Print Group, who have been incredible partners for over a decade in our efforts to end poverty in the Capital Region. Delta Print Group stands out as our dedicated Print Sponsor for pivotal…
Guaranteed Income 3.0 Applications Now Available

We are excited to announce that Sacramento County Supervisors Phil Serna (District 1) and Patrick Kennedy, Vice Chair (District 2) have awarded an additional $500,000 each in funding from its American Rescue Plan dollars for the program, totaling $1,000,000. This, in addition to a generous donation from Sierra Health Foundation, will provide 130 new households…
Tax Prep Volunteers Needed

Help your community save money by becoming a Free Tax Preparation volunteer! Last year, the Free Tax Prep program helped 6,000+ families receive $8.8+ million in tax refunds. With your help, we will grow that number. Click here to learn more & sign up now!