Every year, thousands of the most vulnerable women and children receive the support of food, safety and shelter from the American River Bank Foundation.

Small and microenterprise businesses are our communities’ mainstay, creating and saving jobs, and fostering economic growth and vitality through wealth and asset development in our neighborhoods. However, they’re struggling for survival during the COVID-19 pandemic. California Capital Financial Development Corporation is providing a lifeline for them.

Sacramento’s newest science center, the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, is one of the region’s most eagerly anticipated attractions. With years of planning now coming to fruition, construction is expected to be complete this December. The unveiling, followed by membership drive and launch of digital outreach programs, serves as a kickoff.

Established in 2012, the EDH Promise Foundation provides leadership, awareness, support and resources to the community. With a mission of maximizing recreational and health opportunities in El Dorado Hills, the foundation strives for all residents to have the ability to live and play in this great community.

Students have been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. School closures have created challenges, especially for low-income, first-in-family students. Campus closures, social distancing and stay-at-home orders have disconnected students from peers, educators, tutors and support services, which directly affect academic performance and educational opportunities.

Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern California is a center of highly specialized pediatric healthcare in Sacramento. Children with complex medical conditions benefit from care by multidisciplinary teams of specialists focused on the unique needs of every child. Experts at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern California treat cerebral palsy,

The newly expanded Eskaton Community Outreach Department highlights Eskaton’s nonprofit distinction and demonstrates its commitment to enhancing the quality of life of older adults. Eskaton offers free resources to the community, such as friendly phone conversations, peer support groups, educational tools and a vast array of service opportunities.

Meals on Wheels by ACC is adapting its services for the health and safety of participants, as well as staff and volunteers, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Partnerships and program changes enable MoW to continue delivering meals to seniors throughout Sacramento County.

The mission of Women’s Empowerment is to educate and empower women who are experiencing homelessness with the skills and confidence to get a job, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and regain a home for themselves and their children. With California’s homelessness crisis at an all-time high, compounded by a housing crisis, WE has committed to a groundbreaking project.

Established in 2006, Cristo Rey high school Sacramento helps prepare our region’s future workforce. Workforce development is a critical topic among companies, nonprofit organizations and government agencies, and Cristo Rey goes beyond theory to real practice by putting high school students into real jobs through its Work-Study program.