Sacramento County Community Service & Support Articles

By Russell Nichols  In wildfire country, every home needs a buffer zone: a landscaped perimeter created to keep blazes from encroaching on neighborhoods. “It’s called...

By channeling funds to a number of nonprofits working on various issues in a given region, community foundations help solve big problems throughout California.

Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River presented $3,650 in Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women to help six local woman improve their economic situation.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

Despite overcast skies, a perfect spring evening set the stage Thursday as Folsom’s historic district came alive with music, artistry, and the inviting aromas of local flavors, welcoming guests to Folsom History’s “Making History: Eat. Create. Celebrate.” fundraiser at The …

Members of Folsom’s VFW Post 6604 will roll up their sleeves and take to the trails on Saturday, May 3, to clean and restore a section of the city's popular bike and pedestrian path system. The local effort is part …

American Legion Post 383 is hosting a dinner and dance open to the public on May 3.

Spring has sprung and so have all the trees, weeds, and bushes on Folsom’s parkways. The Friends of Folsom Parkways need volunteers willing to roll up their sleeves and help remove hazardous fuel ladder buildups. Fuel ladders include dead branches, …

The second annual Spring Service Day is set for Saturday, May 17 and the city is calling on the community to come together in celebration of volunteerism and civic engagement.

A brisk nine holes in iffy weather did not chill enthusiasm at the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce’s charity golf tournament last week.

Twenty-one local nonprofit organizations will benefit from more than $532,000 in funding from SMUD’s annual Shine program.

"Reels for Recovery" event planned by Vista del Lago Hands4Hope Club will take place April 11 at Mangini Ranch School

Rancho Cordova Mayor Siri Pulipati presented the Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River Club with a proclamation honoring Women’s History Month during the March 17 City Council meeting.

The 25th annual Community Volunteer Roundup, hosted by the Cordova Community Council, brought together residents to honor those who have selflessly dedicated their time and efforts to improving the Rancho Cordova community.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

The Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) is honored to support the Rancho Cordova Food Locker with a generous staff-led donation drive, gathering 866 food items to aid in the fight against hunger.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) is working to preserve housing for vulnerable residents in our community.

Exciting news! The Big Day of Service is coming to Citrus Heights for the first time in its eight-year history!

On March 12, Governor Gavin Newsom and Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday announced California is seeking 10,000 people to join the California Service Corps.

Seattle Stairclimb is one of the most physically demanding firefighter fundraisers in the country

During the March 3 Rancho Cordova City Council meeting, council and residents celebrated the 65th anniversary of the Cordova Community Council with reflections on the group’s standing commitment to fostering community collaboration and service.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent