Since 2004, Child Advocates has been a steadfast force in supporting foster youth and families within our community.

Since 1892, the Sacramento SPCA has been more than just a shelter
— it’s a heartbeat in our community, pulsing with compassion and possibility. While their sheltering services are vital, the SSPCA’s reach extends far beyond, weaving a network of care that touches both animals and people.

More than 160 years ago, the Sisters of Mercy arrived in Sacramento, stepping ashore following the chaos of the Gold Rush to a city rife with issues. Guided by the vision of their founder, Venerable Catherine McAuley, these women brought hope and healing to those who needed it most.

“Frankly, it took me a while to realize that while we were sponsoring kids at Cristo Rey High School, we were also reaping very big benefits from it,” says Dave Lucchetti, president and chief executive officer of Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc.

Since the building that houses Shriners Children’s Northern California is directly across the street from the UC Davis Medical Center on Stockton Boulevard, it may be tempting to believe that Shriners Children’s is a branch medical office. 

For four decades, Sacramento Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (SNHS) has transformed lives in the Sacramento region by working tirelessly to provide direct pathways to affordable housing, education and capital. SNHS has been an invaluable community treasure since its incorporation in 1986.

Since 1955, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Sacramento and Northern California has been serving the intellectual disability community and fostering a “Life Without Limits.”

Junior Achievement of Sacramento is more than an educational program — it’s a movement empowering the next generation to dream beyond their circumstances by creating pathways for youth to achieve independence and success.

Resilience, connection, transformation. At Hope Cooperative, these are not just values — they’re a promise. For more than four decades, this Sacramento-based nonprofit has helped individuals and families overcome homelessness, mental illness and substance use challenges by offering supportive housing and compassionate, trauma-informed services.

Meristem prepares young adults who are on the autism spectrum or neurodiverse to build a strong sense of self, develop enhanced social capacity and create lives of increased social and economic independence. Founded in 2015, the organization is celebrating 10 years of its innovative, life-changing work.