The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST), a registered nonprofit organization, is the State of California’s ultimate resource for accurate, unbiased science and technology research and findings.

Serving the Sacramento area since 1911, Volunteers of America (VOA) changes individual lives, instills hope, increases self-worth and facilitates independence through quality housing, employment and related supportive services. Today, the Sacramento-based affiliate serves nearly 4,000 individuals and families experiencing homelessness every day.

It was December 1954 when a group of volunteers and members of the Lions Club of America led the charge to establish a nonprofit that would provide services and programs for people who are blind or have low vision. Society for the Blind was formed. 

For more than 50 years, Seniors First of Placer County has provided invaluable services to seniors with programs and services that enhance and improve their health, safety, wellbeing, and quality of life. 

“Nadia” (name changed to maintain privacy), is a kind woman, radiant and in the happiest period of her life, thanks to The Salvation Army and its fierce dedication to meeting the needs of struggling families. 

From its humble beginnings more than 50 years ago, its headquarters then a modest, older bungalow nestled in downtown Sacramento, to its handsome, fully-licensed-and-accredited medical clinic today, the Sacramento Life Center has had a journey of love and life worthy of commendation. 

Vanessa Ryan brings her longtime banking experience and public sector banking expertise to Tri Counties Bank, stepping into the position of Senior Vice President, Lead Director of Public Sector Banking this past September.

Imagine a world, any world you want to create. Now imagine that somewhere in this city there is a place where you can bring all your wildest imaginings to life, from building robots to traveling to other planets, even 3D-printing your own mini cities.

Since 1986, the Sacramento LGBT Community Center has been a beacon of hope and a vital resource for the local LGBTQ+ community and their allies.

Over the last 157 years, the Sacramento Children’s Home (SCH) has acted as a cornerstone of support for vulnerable families in the region. With unwavering dedication, SCH has continued to expand its reach and services in South Sacramento, where many communities of color face significant hurdles in accessing vital resources.