A Call to Service Summons Young Americans to Sacramento
How a decades-old federal program strengthens local communities
AmeriCorps, the federal program that recruits Americans
ages 18-26 for a 10-month commitment to national service, turns
30 this year. What do members learn about life in America during
their tenure, and what is their impact on Sacramento?
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Reinvent Stockton Foundation
IMPROVING STOCKTON THROUGH SERVICE
Reinvent Stockton Foundation expands opportunity and builds hope by attracting resources to Stockton and investing in the city’s people. One of its flagship programs, Stockton Service Corps (SSC), is a pillar of that mission.
Perspective: The Ever-Growing Sacramento Homeless Crisis
The closure of a 20-year-long homeless services program left a hole in our chain of homeless services, writes Sherman Haggerty in a guest column for Comstock’s. The local shift to housing first and the elimination of transitional housing have contributed to the rapid growth of our homeless population, he argues.
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Action Through Architecture for Homeless Housing
Maria Ogrydziak Architecture
With a creative vision, architect Maria Ogrydziak has lent
her skill and talent to Paul’s Place, an innovative project
tackling one of today’s biggest humanitarian crises —
homelessness. “I knew that architecture could help make great
strides toward a solution to homelessness in the city of Davis,”
she says. 
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Caring for the Folsom community for over 40 years
Dignity Health
Dignity Health’s Mercy Hospital of Folsom is dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and is an avid supporter of the local community.
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Celebrating 100 years of outstanding, compassionate pediatric care
Shriners Children’s Northern California
Shriner’s Childrens is committed to offering unique, patient-centered care for children around the world. Since opening their first hospital in 1922, the nonprofit has provided specialty medical care for children and their families regardless of insurance status or the ability to pay.
Harnessing the Power of Sports
Sacramento’s sports teams, big and small, invest in community programs to impact and educate local youth
Sports organizations like the Sacramento Kings and Sacramento Republic FC are linking with nonprofits to launch community sports programs that empower youth with life skills and STEM education.
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Helping Meet Greater Sacramento’s Business and Community Needs
Bank of Marin
Bank of Marin has called the Greater Sacramento region home for a year, but its connection to the community is rooted in a rich, nearly 40-year history.
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Building Toward a Diverse, Inclusive and Equitable Culture by Supporting Students
City Year
The lack of access to learning opportunities and resources in our communities has become more apparent as our economy continues to experience uncertainty. Unfortunately, these issues have been long-standing, but organizations like SchoolsFirst FCU are taking an active role in improving access to educational programs. An example of this is SchoolsFirst FCU’s grant recipient, City Year.
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Benefiting Students and Businesses
Sacramento State Center for Small Business
Sacramento State’s Center for Small Business (CSB) is an instrumental link between the university and the local business community, benefiting both businesses and the students who serve them.