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Funding An Array Of College Possibilities
Sponsored by Patrick K. Willis Company, Inc. for Future Sacramento
For students without family precedent, individual guidance and financial means, college can seem unattainable. Complex college applications and financial assistance paperwork complicate things further. Future Foundation of Sacramento identifies students who, despite these obstacles, show motivation and the ability to excel, and provides an array of resources to overcome the challenges.
The Foundation for UCP of Sacramento and Northern California: Humanitarian of the Year
The Foundation for UCP of Sacramento and Northern California honored Kevin Nagle, chairman and CEO of Sacramento Republic Football Club, as its Humanitarian of the Year at its annual fundraiser May 19 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Man & Woman of the Year Sacramento
The Greater Sacramento Area Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society held its 2019 Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale Gala on June 8 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. This annual black-tie event included the announcement of the Man & Woman of the Year winners and the Boy & Girl of the Year honorees.
Shriners Hospital ‘Garden Tour of Love’
Shriners Hospital “Garden Tour of Love” was held on June 9 and the Fair Oaks home of Jerry and Sharon Haleva. The event raised donations and awareness for the Shriners Hospital for Children Northern California. The event hosted more than 100 guests and featured a tour of the Haleva’s unique gardens, as well as live music and ceremonial dove release.
Sutter Health’s PACE Services Help Seniors Age In Place
When Clint Allison’s father had a stroke in 2010, he stepped in to provide the round-the-clock care his father, Bob, required. But not long into his father’s recovery, Allison realized he couldn’t do it alone, even with the help of his wife and children.
RedRover Helps Domestic Abuse Survivors Escape to Safety with Their Beloved Animals
For victims of domestic violence, planning to escape an abusive situation can be made much more difficult if there is a pet involved.
Seeing The Forest For The Trees
Sacramento Tree Foundation’s Urban Wood Rescue program gives new life to urban lumber
The Urban Wood Rescue project has allowed the foundation to repurpose landfill-bound wood — and in doing so, to eliminate carbon emissions, as well.
In Need of a Place to Belong
“There’s no place like home” is a familiar phrase, evoking images of a warm hearth and family. For most of us, home is a place of refuge, where we feel safe and can rest and recharge from a long day. It’s something I’ve thought on extensively while producing this month’s issue on housing.
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Family Bonding
WarmLine Family Resource Center strengthens families of children with special needs
For Jasmine Pena, having a sister with Down syndrome was not something she felt she could talk about with just anyone.
Acting Out
Grant funding allows local youth the opportunity to experience free community theater
Community theater, often known for supporting and encouraging aspiring young artists, has a new home in the greater Sacramento area. Thanks to a new Youth Theatre For All program, launched by the Natomas Arts and Education Foundation, more than 50 children ages 10-18 were afforded the opportunity to participate in a production of “Bye Bye Birdie” for free for three performances in July.