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West Sacramento Provides Meals and Socialization for Seniors

On July 31, Meals on Wheels Yolo County launched Café Yolo, a social dining experience for seniors age 60+ to meet and socialize every Wednesday at the West Sacramento Community Center.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Scholarship Awarded for Black Nurses in Sacramento

Sierra Donor Services, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation, is proud to announce the inaugural Sierra Donor Services Lifesaver Nursing Scholarship for the Capitol City Black Nurses Association (CCBNA). Sierra Donor …

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Volunteer for Yolo Reads This Family Literacy Month

The Yolo County Library’s Adult & Family Literacy program, Yolo Reads, is seeking tutors for English-speaking adult learners in need. Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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United Way Seeks Volunteers for Initiatives to End Poverty for Families in the Sacramento Region

Volunteers needed for Free Tax Prep and literacy tutoring programsOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Yolo Community Foundation Announces 2024 Yolo Philanthropy Awards Honorees

The Yolo Community Foundation is pleased to announce the honorees for the annual Yolo Philanthropy Awards, recognizing the extraordinary individuals and organizations making a significant impact in Yolo County.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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100+ Women Who Care Yolo County Hosts Giving Circle

100+ Women Who Care Yolo County is a group of women making direct and positive impacts through collective giving. We meet, learn, vote, give, and repeat. 100 women x $100 x 1 hour = $10K Local Impact!Original article published at …

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Mercy General Hospital Guild Back Open to Volunteers

The Mercy General Hospital Guild is back open to any and all volunteers since the pandemic years. Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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How to Join the Odd Fellows in 5 Steps

By: Dave Rosenberg, for Davis Odd Fellows

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Yolo Food Bank Executive Director Honored With AmeriCorps Lifetime of Service Award

Karen Baker, Executive Director of Yolo Food Bank, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime of Service Award through the 2024 Excellence in AmeriCorps Awards, a testament to her more than 30 years of dedicated public service. Original article published at …

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International House Davis Celebrates 40 Years With Ifest@ihouse

International House Davis is celebrating 40 years at 10 College Park Davis with the International Festival 2024 on October 5th and 6th.

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West Sacramento Repair Café Opens New Location

The West Sacramento Repair Café has a new location at Holy Cross Parish: 1321 Anna St., West Sacramento.

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Moving Yolo Youth Forward

The nonprofit organization they created, Make It Happen for Yolo County, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, serving under-resourced transition-age youth (approximately ages 16 to 24) who are aging out of the child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice …

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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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Make It Happen for Yolo County Partners With King High to Provide Bicycles for Youth

Grant Will Help 20 Underserved Transition Age Youth in Yolo County Receive BicyclesOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Make It Happen for Yolo County Receives $25,000

Grant of $25,000 from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Community Fund Ensures Local Under-Resourced Transition Age Foster Youth Can Become Successful First-Time RentersOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Yolo Food Bank's Annual Golf Tournament June 22

Wildhorse Golf Club to Host Golf Tournament to Benefit Food Insecure Families and Individuals in Yolo CountyOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Big Day of Giving Big Deal

Local Nonprofit Organizations Were Big Winners in the May 7 Big Day of GivingOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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25 AAPI Leaders From California

California has been home to many Asian American and Pacific Islanders who have transcended barriers and reshaped society, from education to advocacy, art to sports, politics, and beyond.

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Philanthropist Maria Manetti Shrem Pledges More Than $20 Million to Fund Arts Programs at UC Davis

Largest-Ever Gift to Campus Arts Provides Comprehensive Support for Faculty, Students and Programming 

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