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Twin Lakes Food Bank provides food and support to individuals and families experiencing food scarcity.

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Community Volunteer Program Helping Reach Zero Recidivism Among Parolees in California

12/26/2024

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ARE proving that they play a vital role when it comes to public safety in California. The California Reentry Institute, directed by Collette Carroll to help potential parolees, has graduated more than 230 incarcerated individuals in San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.

Sacramento County CARE Court Program Begins

12/09/2024

A week after Sacramento County initiate its CARE Court, petitions have been filed for the first three people to be considered under the new program. Read on to learn more about the CARE Court system.

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Rancho Cordova Food Locker Breaks Ground on New Food Hub

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

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Donate Formalwear to Library’s Annual Prom Drive

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.

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Folsom Rotarians Rally to Aid Southern California Fire Victims

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 …

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Soroptimists Give Holiday Joy to Veterans

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

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Folsom National Charity League Seeks New Mother-Daughter Members

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 …

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United Way Unveils New Brand to Reflect Transformative Approach

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 …

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Transient Occupancy Tax Grant Program Opens for Sac County Jan. 13

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 …

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Folsom Moose Lodge Presents Bikes to Those Need for Christmas

It was cold and rainy Saturday, but at the Folsom Moose Lodge, excitement was shining bright for the organization’s annual Christmas bike giveaway. Braving the weather, families gathered that the lodge on Scott Street,where there were many young faces were …

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Hope Cooperative CEO April Ludwig on Continued Advocacy for Housing Policies and Wraparound Services in Sacramento

By Lisa Thibodeau April Ludwig is the CEO of Hope Cooperative, a nonprofit that provides supportive housing and mental health services in Sacramento County. A...

Image caption: Founded as a business organization in 1915, the Kiwanis Club now serves millions of children worldwide.
Doing Good: Kiwanis International

Founded as a business organization in 1915, the Kiwanis Club now serves millions of children worldwide.

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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.
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