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.

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.

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

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.

Over the last 50 years, Tri Counties Bank has become a cornerstone behind thriving communities across California. From the Oregon border through the Central Valley, Tri Counties Bank doesn’t just serve its customers — it uplifts them.

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. 

“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.

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.

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.