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Folsom Teen Council Earns Community Achievement Award

The Folsom Teen Council has been honored with the Sacramento County District 4 Community Achievement Award for its exceptional contributions during the 2023-24 school year. The group of dedicated teens collectively volunteered more than 1,610 hours, supporting a wide range …

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15 Years Empowering Women and Girls

Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River (SIRCGR) marked a milestone as it celebrated 15 years of dedicated community service at the Mills Arts & Culture Center. Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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Countdown to Caring: Folsom’s Community Service Day Now Boasts Over 65 Projects

It’s the final countdown to the day the community of Folsom will come together as one to make their city a little bit better, brighter, cleaner and safer, to name just a few of the many things that will get …

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Night Out Raises $60,000 for Parks

The Carmichael Parks Foundation’s “Dinner in the Park” fundraiser garnered more than $60,000 for youth scholarships and park improvement.

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Folsom Food Bank Hopes Community Service Day Can Fill Empty Shelves

On Sept. 21, Folsom’s largest day of volunteerism returns, bringing together residents of all ages to complete projects throughout the city aimed at making a lasting, positive impact. Organized by the City of Folsom, local businesses, and community organizations, Community …

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Nature Savers Reel in Line

A volunteer team has taken on a mission to clear miles of abandoned fishing line from local rivers and waterways

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Ode to Earth Festival Honors Winners of Sacramento Youth Writing Competition

By Khivi Singh, Irie Garrett  During 350 Sacramento’s Ode to Earth festival on Aug. 18, winners of a writing competition put on in partnership with...

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A New Room for Eva: Folsom Charity, Rotarians Bring Joy to Ill Child

At just 10 years old, local resident Eva has long suffered from juvenile dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease that attacks the muscles, causes inflammation in the blood vessels, and results in a great deal of pain.

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Twin Lakes Food Bank Announces Gala Date to Benefit Folsom’s Hungry

Folsom’s Twin Lakes Food Bank has announced it ill host its annual night of food, fun, and a live auction to benefit hungry families in our community on Nov. 8 this year The food bank hopes to raise $300,000 to …

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California for the Arts CEO Julie Baker Weighs in on Budget Challenges Facing Sacramento’s Creative Sector

By Marie-Elena Schembri Despite Sacramento’s vibrant creative and cultural ecosystem, the creative sector faces challenges to its growth. Recent legislative budget cuts coupled with the...

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Soroptimists Receive Proclamation, Celebrate 15 Years

Rancho Cordova Mayor David Sander presented the Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova/Gold River Club with a proclamation honoring their 15-year anniversary and service to the Rancho Cordova area at the Aug. 5 City Council meetingOriginal article published at Rancho Cordova …

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Home Depot Revamps Veterans Home

In a heartfelt display of community spirit, Home Depot has completed a significant renovation project for David Marcucci, a local veteran whose home in Carmichael was in dire need of repair

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Hundreds Prep Food Drive Bags for Community Service Day

Preparations are already well underway for the upcoming community food drive that will take place as part of the 11th annual Folsom Community Service Day next month.

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Writing Our Future: 300 Books, 5,000 Published Authors … and an Octopus

By Donna Apidone The large, framed sign just inside the front door tells a story: “A writer is someone who writes.” At the 916 Ink...

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Building Community Resilience in North Tahoe

The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation develops partnerships to prepare and respond to emergencies with its COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster).

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The Black Youth Leadership Project in Elk Grove Advances Educational Advocacy

By Keyshawn Davis In 1999, Black staff working in California’s Capitol developed a program to make Black elected officials and staff more accessible to the...

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Volunteer Sign-Ups Open for Folsom’s Community Service Day Friday

Folsom’s 11th annual Community Service Day is on the approach days and volunteer sign-ups will open this Friday online for residents to volunteer in one of the many projects across the city on Saturday, Sept. 21. Whether it’s helping on …

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Business Expo Supports Residents

The 13th annual Rancho Cordova Business Expo & Job Fair on June 20 was all about supporting community members

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Stand Down events provide veterans with valuable resources including housing assistance, medical care, and a solid community of support.
Veterans in Need ‘Stand Down’
At hundreds of Stand Down events throughout California, veterans agencies and organizations come together to deliver life’s necessities.
Celebrating Veterans Every Day
These organizations are dedicated to serving the needs of those who served America.
There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained
Areas that the county overlooks can form their own local governments.
Kerry Wood, CEO of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, says the organization researches areas of need to help donors direct their contributions.
What Is a Community Foundation?
By channeling funds to a number of nonprofits working on various issues in a given region, community foundations help solve big problems throughout California.