Volunteers Needed to Help Local Families File Taxes Through United Way’s Free Tax Prep Program
Sacramento (October 2022) – Volunteers are needed to help families across the region file their taxes and apply for tax credits as part of United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Prep program. No experience is needed, as participants receive training to become IRS-certified volunteers. The training includes five full-day sessions and an open-book test […]
Read More »Volunteers Needed to Help Kids Read This Fall Through United Way’s STARS Program
Sacramento (October 2022) – Volunteers are needed in person at schools in Woodland and Sacramento, as well as virtually, to help children improve their reading through United Way California Capital Region’s STARS program. No prior tutoring knowledge is needed, as United Way provides training for volunteers, all of whom commit to at least one hour […]
Read More »California’s Our Promise Announces Leadership, Launch Date
Sacramento (September 2022) – Our Promise: California Employees Giving at Work announced today its selection of two co-chairs and a vice chair for its annual fundraising campaign, set to launch on October 1, 2022. This year’s co-chairs for the campaign are Josh Fryday, Chief Service Officer, California Volunteers, Office of the Governor and Amy Tong, […]
Read More »United Way and Partners Help 50 Sacramento and Yolo Kids Avoid “Summer Slide” with STARS Reading Program
Sacramento (September 2022) – Fifty local children have headed back to school this summer with more confidence in their reading skills, thanks to United Way California Capital Region’s Summer STARS program that took place at seven CHOC affordable housing sites throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties. Through the program, AmeriCorps Summer Vista volunteers worked with participants […]
Read More »Two West Sacramento Residents Named To United Way Board Of Directors
Sacramento (July 2022) – West Sacramento residents Dr. Beverly “Babs” Sandeen and Tahira Cunningham have joined the board of directors for United Way California Capital Region. They will help lead the local nonprofit that is working to end poverty for local families, starting in school. Sandeen, who served as West Sacramento mayor pro tem in 2016 […]
Read More »Roseville Resident Named To United Way Board Of Directors
Sacramento (July 2022) – Roseville resident Eric Grabin has joined the board of directors for United Way California Capital Region. He will help lead the local nonprofit that is working to end poverty for local families, starting in school. “I joined United Way to make an impact in our backyard and hope to pave the way […]
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