Across Northern California, the Salvation Army’s workforce development programs are quietly transforming lives one apron tied, one tool lifted, one skill learned at a time. In training kitchens and construction workshops, participants begin again — gaining not just job skills, but a second chance.

On any given day in California, federal Indian law can shape something as personal as a student’s graduation or as foundational as a tribe’s sovereignty.

UCP of Sacramento and Northern California provides programs and services that improve independence, productivity and quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Teach For America California Capital Valley (TFA CCV) collaborates with community partners, schools and mission-aligned organizations to develop innovative programs that enhance student outcomes and foster educator leadership.

Shriners Children’s Northern California in Sacramento is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized care for patients requiring treatment for a broad range of orthopedic and neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.

When a community organization thrives for four decades, evolution becomes part of its legacy. This year, Sacramento Neighborhood Housing Services marks that moment with a return: after years of operating as NeighborWorks Sacramento, the organization is reclaiming its full legal name.

“We provide excellent college prep education and substantive corporate work study experience and have thrived for 20 years because of our community-driven mission,” says Father Christopher Calderón, president of Cristo Rey High School Sacramento.

Established in New York City on March 8, 1896, Volunteers of America (VOA) is now celebrating its 130th anniversary. Founders Ballington and Maud Booth envisioned a movement dedicated to reaching and uplifting the American people. 

Shriners Children’s Northern California welcomes Wendi Thomas, RN, MSN, as the director of patient care services/nurse executive. In her new role since December, Thomas says, “I was drawn to Shriners Children’s for its exceptional care focused on children, education and research. It’s been a heart-fulfilling couple of months so far.”