
Hooked on Fishing, Not on Violence
A reformed drug dealer mentors youth through fishing, music and willingness to listen
Poole takes boys and young men ages 5-24 from Sacramento out every Saturday morning not only to fish but to be mentored. He calls it “healing by the water.”
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Saint John’s Program for Real Change
HEALING WOMEN TO STRENGTHEN AND REUNIFY FAMILIES
Saint John’s Program for Real Change unleashes the potential of women and children in crisis to end the cycle of poverty and dependence, one family at a time. Since 1985, Saint John’s has supported more than 30,000 formerly homeless women and children, providing them with tools and knowledge to change their lives.
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Future Foundation of Sacramento
FUNDING THE FUTURE FOR FIRST-IN-FAMILY COLLEGE GRADUATES
The Future Foundation of Sacramento is a nonprofit that provides scholarships to high-achieving students from at-risk backgrounds who are first-in-family to attend college. Future Foundation awards five-year scholarships of $5,000 per year, totaling $25,000.
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SMUD – MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND CURIOSITY
Celebrating a Successful Year and Ensuring Access for All
The SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, known as MOSAC, opened to the public in November 2021 and now celebrates its one-year anniversary.
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Sacramento State College of Continuing Education
CROSSING THE FINISH LINE AND BUILDING THE WORKFORCE
Sacramento State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE) provides educational and professional programming that meets student and industry demands. “We pride ourselves on being experts on adult learners,” says Ben Fell, associate dean for academic and professional programs.
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Shriners Children’s Northern California
ESTATE GIVING UNDERWRITES ACCESS TO LIFE-SAVING CARE FOR EVERY CHILD
Shriners Children’s Northern California accepts every child based on medical need and provides the highest-quality specialty care regardless of income or insurance. “There are no financial barriers to care,” says Alan Anderson, director of development.
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Meals on Wheels
REOPENING, RE-ENGAGING AND COMING BACK BETTER THAN BEFORE
Since 2010, Meals on Wheels by ACC (MoW) has provided millions of nutritious meals to seniors aged 60 years or better throughout Sacramento County. As we emerge from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, MoW is reopening sites and making exciting changes.
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Gilbert CPAs
SUPPORTING NONPROFITS WITH PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE AND PHILANTHROPY
Gilbert CPAs provides professional services to hundreds of nonprofit organizations and also supports the nonprofit community philanthropically as a cornerstone of their company culture.
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Stanford Sierra Youth & Families
A HISTORY AND COMMITMENT TO PERMANENCY AND EMPOWERMENT
Originally founded in 1900, Stanford Sierra Youth & Families (SSYAF) has remained committed to helping vulnerable youth and families since inception.
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GOLDEN 1 CREDIT UNION
CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF SERVICE
Founded in Sacramento in 1933, Golden 1 Credit Union is member-owned and not-for-profit, with a “people helping people” philosophy.