Yolo County Community Service & Support Articles

By: Ashley Arax for The Dirt

Empower Yolo is proud to announce the renaming of its shelter to the Starkweather Family Shelter in honor of the Starkweather family’s extraordinary generosity and commitment to the organization’s mission.

West Sacramento is a vibrant community. It’s host to a wide range of amenities and businesses, including the A’s and River Cats, Raley’s corporate headquarters, California Highway Patrol Academy, the scenic Sacramento River front and River Fox Train, and a …

This funding will be distributed as microgrants through the city’s nonprofit partner, Breathe California Sacramento Region, to support youth-led climate initiatives.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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.

By: Dave Rosenberg, Davis Odd Fellows

By: Johanna Abasto, International House Davis

The Yolo Community Foundation (YCF) has announced two new scholarship opportunities for Yolo County students, The Kathleen Barsotti Scholarship for Sustainable Agriculture and the Creative Arts and Science Scholarship.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

The Yolo County Community Services Action Board (CSAB) is looking for community input during a public hearing to better address the needs of low-income individuals and families residing in Yolo County. Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

By: Sakai Jones, YoloCares

By: Soroptimist International of Davis

Davis Media Access partners with nationally recognized Impact ArchitectsFirm will develop framework for Yolo Local assessment phase

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.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

By: Mark Berman, Rotary Club of Davis

by: Jessica Hsiang Ng, Girls on the Run

Thriving Pink invites Yolo County breast cancer survivors to apply for its Granting Pink Program, offering financial aid for essential needs like medical care, rent, groceries, treatments and prescriptions.

Yolo County Supervisor Angel Barajas, in collaboration with the Dunnigan Fire Association, successfully hosted the fourth annual Christmas Toy Distribution in the tight-knit community of Dunnigan.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

The Yolo Community Foundation (YCF) applications are now open for the 2025 scholarship season. Yolo County students are invited to apply for a range of scholarships designed to support those pursuing higher education, vocational training or community service projects. Original …

Gift will help local transition age youth live independentlyOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

By: Liliana Agredano, Davis Food Co-op