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Yolo Community Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Opportunities

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 …

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Make It Happen for Yolo County Receives $9,500 From Giving Program

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

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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Yolo Community Foundation Celebrates Philanthropy Honorees

The Yolo Community Foundation celebrated the honorees for the annual Yolo Philanthropy Awards, recognizing the extraordinary individuals and organizations who made a significant impact in Yolo County.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Computers4Kids to Host Donation Drive

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Computer4Kids will host a computer donation drive event at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library. The event is scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Yolo County Children’s Alliance Hosts 19th Annual Community Giveaway Day

Yolo County Children’s Alliance (YCCA) is proud to announce the 19th annual Community Giveaway Day, an event aimed at supporting local families in need during the holiday season. Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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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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Doing Good: Soroptimist International

Making a better world for women and preparing women to make a better world.

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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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