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Meristem
Empowering Adults With Autism To Find Independence And Success
Meristem prepares young adults who are on the autism spectrum or neurodiverse to build a strong sense of self, develop enhanced social capacity and create lives of increased social and economic independence. Founded in 2015, the organization is celebrating 10 years of its innovative, life-changing work.
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Junior Achievement of Sacramento
Financial Education For All: Junior Achievement Leads The Way!
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.
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Tri Counties Bank
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.
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Cristo Rey High School
Helping Kids Become “Whole Persons”
“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.
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Gilbert CPAs
Partnering with Sacramento SPCA
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.
The Way We Work: Lisa Cardoza
A glimpse into the daily life of the president of American River College
Helping students is in Cardoza’s bones. She calls her philosophy “Students first,” and this informs everything she does at ARC, which serves over 30,000 students, making it the sixth largest public two-year college in the nation.
California Students Are Now Required to Take a Money Course; Some Are Already Taking It to Great Success
Despite polls showing overwhelming public support for teaching financial literacy skills to school students, prior to the passage of McCarty’s bill California had no statewide requirements around financial literacy courses in the schools. As a result, the infrastructure that does exist around this has largely been developed through the initiatives of a few banks and some forward-looking schools.
Women in Leadership 2025: Cassandra Jennings
Our annual salute to the women who lead the Capital Region
At St. HOPE, Jennings oversees a collection of nonprofit entities — including a charter high school, a development company and an endowment — aimed at revitalizing the Oak Park neighborhood. She is, and has always been, a community builder.
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ROBERT CRAIG FILMS
JENNIFER STOLO IS NOW GRANTING BIG-SCREEN WISHES
While Jennifer Stolo made her mark in Sacramento as the longtime head of the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s regional chapter, she shifted her wish-fulfillment talents to the big screen nearly three years ago, becoming CEO of Robert Craig Films.
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CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
Rancho Cordova, California, is experiencing a period of dynamic change, thanks to the leadership of Mayor Siri Pulipati and Councilmember Linda Budge, along with their three councilmember colleagues.