At our recent Women United event, United Way gathered together to host our very first podcast featuring Viviana Paez from Univision Sacramento Channel 19, Anh Phoong from Phoong Law, Shawna Chrisman from Destination Aesthetics, Deja and Jaliyah who are participants in United Way’s Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program and our own president & CEO, Dr. Dawnté Early.

We discussed women in philanthropy and how the future of philanthropy will be impacted by women while also delving into personal backgrounds and stories about how zip codes affect opportunities you are afforded and some of the adversity facing former foster youth who look to pursue degrees at university.

Inspired by what you hear? Consider becoming a member of Women United! With memberships as low as $500/year, the money raised through memberships and by the incredible women of this affinity group will support former foster youth in the Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program.

Thank you again to our sponsors, Univision Sacramento Channel 19 and UC Davis Health!

The Our Promise: California State Employees Charitable Campaign is an annual United Way Campaign that allows state employees across California to support the nonprofit causes they are passionate about through payroll giving or one-time donations.

Last year, $4.2 million was raised to support 2,500 nonprofits nationwide and with the campaign in full swing until the end of December, now’s the time for state employees and retirees to make their pledge.

If you are, or know a state employee, here’s how you can give!

Are you a retired state employee or soon to be retired? Well first off…congratulations and thank you for your service!

Second, if you were enrolled in an Our Promise gift while working through the state, once you retire it WILL NOT roll over.

Thanks to our partnership with CalPers, you can continue to contribute to the nonprofit of your choice via payroll deduction through your retirement check! It’s an easy way to continue your monthly donations to nonprofits that rely on your support.

If you’re a retiree, click here to setup your monthly gift.

Still have questions? Learn more about Our Promise by clicking here, or contact our Donor Services Hotline at (888) 863-6466 or email [email protected].

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Green Ambitions program, a collaborative initiative by United Way California Capital Region, The Center at Sierra Health Foundation, My Brother’s Keeper Sacramento, and Green Tech Education. This groundbreaking program aims to provide youth of color from the Sacramento region with invaluable access to green jobs and infrastructure.

Program Highlights

One of the standout features of the Green Ambitions program is the construction of an electric vehicle charging station in South Sacramento. This project not only promotes sustainable transportation but also provides hands-on experience in green technology for the participating youth.

Funding and Support

The Green Ambitions program is made possible through Community Project Funding secured by Congresswoman Doris Matsui and a generous grant from the NBA Foundation. The program will be managed by United Way and The Center, with implementation by Green Tech and The Center’s My Brother’s Keeper program.

Get Involved

Applications for the Green Ambitions program are now open and will be accepted through Thursday, September 19. If you or someone you know is interested in this incredible opportunity, please visit uwccr.org/greenambitionsapp to apply.

Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders in green technology and infrastructure. Together, we can build a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Join us in applauding our recent KinderCamp graduates at the Yolo Family Festival in Woodland and the inaugural West Sacramento KinderCamp event. Our KinderCamp program, dedicated to preparing children for kindergarten success, has marked another summer of growth and we couldn’t be more proud of our young learners. 

Special Thanks To Our Partners:
YMCA Superior California
Teichert Foundation
U.S. Bank
First 5 Yolo

Extended Gratitude To Our Esteemed Guests:
Garth Lewis, Superintendent, Yolo County Office of Education
Maria Arvizu-Espinoza, Associate Superintendent, Yolo County Office of Education
Vicky Fernandez, Council Member, Woodland City Council
Tom Stallard, Council Member, Woodland City Council
Elodia Ortega-Lampkin, Superintendent, Woodland Joint Unified School District
Ruth Miller, Board of Directors, United Way California Capital Region

Our Backpack Give Back Drive, in collaboration with Good Day Sacramento, was a huge success, raising over $55,000 for United Way California Capital Region, United Way of Stanislaus County and United Way of San Joaquin County to support local students!

And a very special thanks to a fantastic partnership with Phoong Law for the generous donation of school supplies, scantrons, and parking passes to some amazing students from the Sacramento State Guardian Scholars Program.

United Way’s Housing Navigation program utilizes your Medi-Cal membership (through California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal or CalAIM) to assist families and individuals with housing instability, deposit assistance and sustainability services.

Learn more about the program by clicking here.

We are excited to announce that Sacramento County Supervisors Phil Serna (District 1) and Patrick Kennedy, Vice Chair (District 2) have awarded an additional $500,000 each in funding from its American Rescue Plan dollars for the program, totaling $1,000,000. This, in addition to a generous donation from Sierra Health Foundation, will provide 130 new households with $500 in unconditional guaranteed income every month for one year.

Click here to learn more & submit your application for Guaranteed income 3.0! Applications can be submitted through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31. Payments will begin on January 1, 2024.

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is now accepting applications! Sign up today to receive FREE books every month for your child until they turn 5-years-old. Click here to learn more.

The Free Tax Preparation program helps thousands of families receive close to $10 million in refunds – money that goes directly back into United Way’s five-county service region.

Utilize this FREE service available to any household in the Capital Region earning less than $66,000! Click here to learn more.

Every year Inspire Giving, an endowment fund administered by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, provides a $10,000 grant and in-kind services to help fund a specific project for a local nonprofit. People in the Capital Region contribute individual donations to collectively give a donation larger than they could give on their own.

This year, we applied for the grant for our STARS program as Inspire Giving’s Priority Giving Area is Education and Educational Attainment. Click here to read our full letter of intent & click here to vote for us as the 2023 Inspire Giving grant recipient!