Sacramento County Local News: Community Service & Support

Ten local families are one step closer to homeownership with a new low-income housing project in the Historic Folsom neighborhood.

Each year, as citrus trees across the region reach their peak, many homeowners find themselves with an abundance of fruit they can’t use. Rather than letting these backyard harvests go to waste, dozens of Folsom and El Dorado Hills residents have stepped up to donate their excess produce to Twin Lakes Food Bank, helping to provide fresh, nutritious food for those in need.

Residents throughout the Sacramento region are eligible to file their taxes online or in person for free through United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Preparation program that runs through April 15.

Tracy Furze, an integral part of Helping Hands OV – Orangevale-Fair Oaks since 2020, has been a cornerstone of this community service organization.

Crumbling pieces of concrete and stucco fell to the ground as former state assemblyman Ken Cooley finished his swing. The next person to wield the sledgehammer was Rancho Cordova Mayor Siri Pulipati. The blows were symbolic – the start of renovation on a sizable project that’s meant to “Smash Out Hunger.”

Two high school students have found a way to give back to young patients and their families at Shriners Hospital this Valentine’s Day. NorCal Gift From the Heart Foundation’s second annual Valentine’s Day Drive is underway, preparing to shower patients and their families with handmade Valentines and hundreds of toys and teen items on Feb. 14.

KCRA 3, KQCA My58 and the California Gold Country Region Chapter of the American Red Cross partnered on a disaster relief drive that raised more than $940,000 to support people impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

A record 152 attendees gathered for the first luncheon of the year hosted by the Cordova Community Council and the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 24.

This past week, leaders with the City of Folsom joined volunteers, Habitat for Humanity staff, and future homeowners to raise the walls of the first homes in a new affordable housing community in Folsom’s Historic District. The event marks a significant milestone for the project, which is transforming dreams of homeownership into reality for ten hardworking families.

The Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) proudly supports the Folsom Cordova Unified School District's (FCUSD) Families in Transition (FIT) Services program with a heartfelt donation of $1,465 in Target and Dollar Tree gift cards.

SAFE Credit Union will grant $20,000 to a Sacramento-region nonprofit offering financial literacy programs to help people gain the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to build solid financial futures.

In another act of unity, the Rotary Club of Historic Folsom, Folsom Lake Rotary, and the Rotary Club of Folsom are coming together to collect essential supplies for victims of the devastating wildfires in Southern California. The clubs are aiming to fill a moving truck with critical items to provide relief for displaced residents.

The Rancho Cordova Food Locker marked a new chapter in its mission to fight food insecurity with a heartful groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 10 for its first of its kind Community Food Hub. Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

Ready to retire formal wear collecting dust in your closet? Give your glam a new home. Starting Jan. 21, Sacramento Public Library will accept donations of jackets, ties, dresses, shoes and accessories for its annual Prom Drive.

In a show of community spirit, members from all three Rotary Clubs of Folsom joined forces to provide critical support for victims of the devastating Southern California wildfires. Over a whirlwind 48 hours, these Rotarians organized, collected, and delivered essential supplies to evacuees and firefighters in the affected areas.

Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River recently completed its annual “mission” to fill and deliver holiday stockings to 120 female veterans receiving treatment at the VA Northern California Healthcare System (NCHCS). Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

Back in August, the Folsom Chapter of National Charity league Inc. (NCL)  held their annual Fall Kick Off Meeting.  The local chapter of the national mother-daughter volunteer organization had over 200 members in attendance.  The group is composed of mothers and their daughters, grades 7 to 12, from the surrounding communities and they are taking applications now for more members.

United Way California Capital Region has joined United Way Worldwide in announcing a refreshed brand to reflect the organization’s reach and impact in communities as one of the world’s largest and oldest privately funded charities that helps more than 48 million people annually, including more than 12,000 in the greater Sacramento region.

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has announced plans to allocate $1 million through the TransientOccupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program in the 2025-26 fiscal year to support nonprofit organizations. This funding initiative, which has been in place since 2017, aims to bolster community-based programs in economic and workforce development, arts and culture, community development, and health and human services.