Sacramento Region Community Foundation has been the trusted steward of charitable assets, a community catalyst for meaningful change and the advocate for shaping vital impact through philanthropy since 1983. As the center of philanthropy in the Sacramento Region, the Foundation's mission is to lead, serve, and inspire enduring philanthropy for a just and vibrant Sacramento region.
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955 University Avenue, Suite A,
US，CA，Sacramento，95825
Check out this update from our CEO, Kerry Wood and CPO Kelly Siefkin, CFRE!
Sacramento Region Community Foundation kept busy this fall. From the #PhilanthropySummit to recently opened #scholarships, there's lots going on. Kerry Wood offers three easy ways you can get engaged before the end of 2024. * Spread the word about open scholarships * Make a gift to your favorite nonprofit * Learn from our keynote speaker Jane Wei-Skillern about our collective role in philanthropy
What a treat to see our former Board Chair, Henry Wirz, profiled in the latest issue of Comstock's Magazine. As the piece makes clear — and as everyone who knows him will attest — Henry is truly committed to supporting and strengthening local nonprofits in our community. In fact, though he’s no longer on our Board of Directors, he remains a strong ambassador for the power of local philanthropy and community foundations. Thanks for your kind words and continued partnership, Henry!
We are proud to have supported the Lavender Library's great work in our community! An anonymous donor who has a charitable fund at the Foundation recently granted $1,500 to the Lavender Library. ??
We are proud to announce the 2024-2025 Cultivate Cohort! ? Denita Pickens-Jones, P.U.R.E. Youth Group | Dedicated to inspiring youths to maximize their potential. ? Emily Sanders, Connect2Change | Supporting commercially exploited women by connecting them to essential services that break the cycle. ? Fatima T. Malik, Del Paso Heights Growers' Alliance | Going beyond addressing hunger and malnutrition to transform our community's relationship with food and the environment. ? Jai Asfall, Birdhouse Fly Away | Supporting individuals up to the age of 26 facing housing and employment obstacles. ? James Jackson, iSOUND Performing Arts | Providing musical and performance activities to deter negative thinking, gang violence, and bullying. ? Justine Villanueva, Sawaga River Press | Curating cycle-breaking storytellers, talented independent artists, and passionate community partners to promote literacy, self-determination, and connections with each other, our ancestors, and our homelands. ? Paulette Wylie, BISHOP GALLEGOS MATERNITY HOME | Providing shelter and support for homeless pregnant women in crises. ? Rabiia Ali, ABD, LMFT, South Sacramento Mental Health Collaborative | Providing health education workshops on issues affecting the Black community, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high infant mortality rates, and trauma Cultivate is our program to nourish connection and collaboration among leaders of color at local nonprofits and close pervasive fundraising gaps that affect them, their organizations, and the communities they serve. This year's cohort will participate in personalized coaching, monthly check-ins, and presentations covering topics aimed at advancing their organizations' goals. Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/g9bnDMjf
Our Associate Director of Programs, Monica Haulman, recently visited SHORT TERM EMERGENCY AID COMMITTEE (STEAC)'s Davis food pantry! Here's what Monica shared about the experience: "STEAC works hard to make sure that the food that they distribute is nutritious and caters to the needs of the recipients, which includes children, seniors, unhoused neighbors, or families with different cultural and religious dietary needs. While I mostly only saw their food work, there is so much more that they do." In addition to its work in providing nutritious food to the community, STEAC provides rental assistance to local families, bus passes, clothing, and assistance in retrieving legal documents. STEAC is currently preparing for their holiday program where they provide gifts and food to low-income families and individuals in need. Thanks for having us, STEAC!
We had a blast at Sacramento Venture Philanthropy (SVP)'s 2024 Fast Pitch Event last week! Congratulations to this year's cohort and to Messiah Millares at the Sacramento Literacy Foundation for winning the big prize. ??
We’re proud to be one of hundreds of community foundations across the country creating social change hand in hand with nonprofits and area donors. Join us in celebrating #CommunityFoundationWeek to recognize the powerful impact of local philanthropy. ??
GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists Named for a former Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, the Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists supports young performing artists from high-promise backgrounds in the Sacramento region, ensuring they enjoy increased access to performing arts education and training. The cause is a personal one for Dennis; he recalled the barriers he encountered as a young man who loved the performing arts but whose family was unable to afford the costs of private art instruction. The Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists aims to ensure that all students who love to perform have opportunities to pursue their passions. Apply by Friday, November 15 on our website: