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KIDSFIRST
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES FOR LASTING CHANGE
For over three decades, KidsFirst has stood as a cornerstone of support for children and families in Placer County. As the region’s designated child abuse prevention and family resource agency, our mission is clear: to empower and strengthen families through compassionate care, early intervention and community collaboration.
There’s Free Food Every Weeknight at This Davis Park
How the Davis Night Market offers mutual aid on a ‘shoestring of a shoestring’ budget
You’ll find them standing in a corner of Davis’ Central Park every weeknight after dark, barely lit by a nearby streetlight, surrounded by cardboard boxes and plastic bags. This is the Davis Night Market, a grassroots organization that has been operating under the radar for over half a decade.
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County of Sacramento
SACRAMENTO COUNTY WELCOMES NEW LEADERS FOR THE FUTURE
“As Sacramento County celebrates our 175th anniversary this year, we’re pleased to welcome four dynamic new directors to our organization,” says David Villanueva, County Executive. “These accomplished professionals bring years of experience and deep expertise to their new roles, helping to position the county for ongoing excellence.”
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MCGUIRE’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL
OLD SIZZLER FINDS NEW LIFE IN OWNER'S THIRD ACT
Thirteen years after founding Innovations Health Systems (IHS) with his friend Dan Niccum, CEO and Placer County resident Ken McGuire has found happiness in giving back to the community he loves.
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California American Water
EVERY DROP COUNTS: DELIVERING ON QUALITY AND COMMUNITY
It’s easy to take for granted the simple act of turning on the tap and pouring a glass of clean, healthy water — especially in a state as sprawling and diverse as California. We expect it to be there, every time, and rarely stop to think about the skilled professionals, the miles of pipes and the layers of regulations that make it possible.
Opinion: Donating Funds is Critical, Donating Time is Priceless
While dollar donations are mission critical and help to keep the
figurative lights on at many nonprofits, hands-on volunteers are
also valuable — and the most in-demand type of volunteer role
needed is board service.
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Republic Services
COMMITTED TO SERVING THE ELK GROVE COMMUNITY
Republic Services has been the exclusive residential solid waste hauler for the City of Elk Grove since 2004. Over the past 20-plus years, Republic has successfully partnered with the city through continued expansion, economic growth and waste-related regulatory changes.
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City of Elk Grove
CELEBRATING ELK GROVE’S SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF CITYHOOD
Elk Grove is celebrating 25 years of cityhood. From a vision for incorporation to becoming Sacramento County’s second-largest city, Elk Grove is now a vibrant home for residents and businesses alike.
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CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE: EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY ACROSS THE GOLDEN STATE
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.
This Time, Donations May Not Be Enough
This time will be different. Nonprofits tend to survive recessions, albeit with considerable tenacity. Today, however, a lot of them directly or indirectly receive government funding for their services. Many of their donors work in public service and companies that support it. As funding for USAID and other large public programs is being cut, nonprofits are losing revenue that donations alone cannot easily replace.