California’s housing crisis remains one of the state’s most pressing challenges, with more than 45,000 shovel-ready affordable units stalled due to funding gaps. These units remain in limbo due to a $1.79 billion shortfall in state subsidies and a $574 million deficit in available tax credits.

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. 

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.

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.

“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.

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.