UNITED WAY LAUNCHES COLLEGIATE GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM AT SACRAMENTO STATE FOR FORMER FOSTER YOUTH
SACRAMENTO – Ten students from the greater Sacramento region who are participating in Sacramento State’s Guardian Scholars Program for former foster youth will receive $500 a month of guaranteed income for 12 months beginning in May through United Way California Capital Region’s new Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program. The new program was announced at United Way’s […]
Read More »United Way Receives $150k from Sierra Health Foundation to Create New Job and Housing Opportunities for Greater Sacramento
Sacramento (December 2023) – United Way California Capital Region has received a grant of $150,000 from the Sierra Health Foundation’s Community Economic Mobilization Initiative to ensure future green job opportunities and training in the region are attainable and accessible for all communities, and to create a strategic housing fund. “Historically, vital opportunities have passed by […]
Read More »PNC TEAMS WITH UNITED WAY TO EXPAND EARLY CHILDHOOD BOOK PROGRAM IN YOLO COUNTY
For Immediate Release: November 14, 2023 SACRAMENTO – One thousand more Yolo County children will receive a free book every month from birth through age 5 from United Way California Capital Region, which manages the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Yolo County. The expansion is thanks to United Way’s corporate partner PNC and a $95,000 […]
Read More »LOCAL UNITED WAY OPENS THIRD ROUND OF GUARANTEED INCOME FOR ELIGIBLE SAC COUNTY RESIDENTS
SACRAMENTO – Local residents can apply for a third round of funding through United Way California Capital Region’s Guaranteed Income program, which will provide an additional 130 eligible households with $500 of unconditional guaranteed income each month for a year. Eligible applicants must live in Districts 1 or 2 in the County of Sacramento and […]
Read More »El Dorado Hills Resident Named Chief Of Strategic Partnerships At United Way
Sacramento (November 2022) – Shahnaz Van Deventer of El Dorado Hills has been named chief of strategic partnerships at United Way California Capital Region. In her role, she will develop relationships across government, philanthropic and private sectors to position the local United Way as a leading hub for resources, knowledge, data and equity-centered decision-making for […]
Read More »United Way’s Young Leaders Society Presents Motivational Entertainer Kevin Bracy at Free Networking Event
Sacramento (November 2022) – Local residents are invited to a free professional development and networking event featuring motivational entertainer Kevin Bracy on Nov. 10. The event is hosted by United Way California Capital Region’s Young Leaders Society and will include light appetizers, beer and wine, and the opportunity to network with local leaders and professionals. […]
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