
Courage Found
Locals fuel recovery for victims of Sacramento sex trafficking
I don’t remember life without sexual abuse and torment. It was my reality. Believing in anything else was foolish.

Along for the Ride
Second chances for needy horses
Alyssah Schafer was born with a congenital heart defect and has never been able to run or compete in sports. Over time, her friends drifted away, and the girl became depressed. But then she met a mustang named Montana at All About Equine, a horse rescue and rehabilitation organization in El Dorado Hills.

A Good Alternative
Offering help and options during pregnancy
Claudette was single and pregnant. She felt hurt, angry and confused, so she made an appointment at Sacramento’s Alternatives Pregnancy Center.

Looking Up
Men of character guiding fatherless youth
Bill Coibion’s commitment to transforming lives in his Del Paso Heights neighborhood began in the mid-1990s when he launched the nonprofit Shoulder to Shoulder. He had just become a Christian and felt called to encourage men to be “servant-leaders” at home, in church and in their communities.

New Money
The Capital Region’s next generation of philanthropists
In a region that can boast names like Teichert, Friedman and Tsakopoulos, some citizens think the call to give charitably rests outside their circle of responsibility. Not so for Sacramento’s newest philanthropists.

A Cut Above
Empowering women with salon skills
The Trade is making a difference in the lives of impoverished and abused women, one haircut at a time.

Living With Intention
New Opportunities for a life of sobriety
John Lewis Sullivan was addicted to drugs at age 13, stealing to support his habit and generally making mischief of varying degrees. He’s since spent 18 of his 42 years in jail or in California’s prison system.
The Giving Divide
Why is the Capital Region so stingy?
Earlier this year, most locals couldn’t help but overhear buzz about the launch of local eateries like The Red Rabbit and Pour House. Imagine that same tenor about contributing to local charities.

Sister, Mother, Mentor
In 2001, a group of local businesswomen put their heads and dollars together, hoping to make an impact on the lives of Sacramento foster youth.

Fostering Hope
Nonprofits and community support provide struggling youth with opportunity
Samantha Smith was 13 when she first left home for the streets of Folsom. Living in and out of foster care, she was driven from homes by conflict and turbulence and returned only when in need of food or clothing.