Seasonal GreetingsCurated by Meg Birmingham — November 18, 2025
During the season of giving, we’re taking a moment to reflect on all that’s been accomplished and all the people who made it possible. Thank you for everything you have done to take care of our community this year! This year YDN and our Creciente program are supporting the Wellsprings Women’s Center and My Sisters House through a Toy […]
Words of WisdomCurated by Karen Cruz — November 3, 2025
Autumn is a gentle reminder that change can be beautiful.
Tips & ToolsCurated by Karen Cruz — November 3, 2025
Thanksgiving will be here in the blink of an eye. Make sure you shop for your mac and cheese ingredients in time and not a few days before. I’m sure just like past years, cavatappi pasta will sell out again. Check it out here.
Praise Our PeepsCurated by Karen Cruz — November 3, 2025
Shout out to the SJUSD WEB students who were part of our leadership training!
Ear CandyCurated by Karen Cruz — November 3, 2025
As the weather gets colder (even though it’s been very warm the last few days) and the leaves are falling, this feels like the perfect song to walk to — earbuds in, smell of freshly rained-on cement, feeling the gratitude of the season. Check it out!
Geeking-OutCurated by Karen Cruz — November 3, 2025
I absolutely love good coffee. My most recent favorite has been 18 Grams. I order an Iced Mocha Thai with Oatmilk and for breakfast, a bacon breakfast burrito with green salsa. As someone who only drinks about half of my drink, I will finish an Iced Mocha Thai completely. My current top coffee shops that […]
Words of WisdomCurated by Karen Cruz — October 18, 2025
You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection – Buddha
Tips & ToolsCurated by Karen Cruz — October 18, 2025
Don’t forget to mark your calendars on November 4th to vote. It is a Statewide Special Election, use your voice, set an example. Learn more here.
Praise Our PeepsCurated by Karen Cruz — October 18, 2025
Rosie Ramos, SACOG’s External Relations Team Lead, sits on the CALCenter Board and is a Creciente Latinx Leadership Fellow. She is one of many Latinas in the Sacramento region who exemplify a wonderful leader! I’ve had the pleasure of working with her and was always inspired by her passion for the work she does. To […]
Ear CandyCurated by Karen Cruz — October 18, 2025
As someone who absolutely loves ballads AND is a hopeless romantic, this was one of the first songs that drew me right into Junior H. I heard this song live in 2023 when Peso Pluma was on tour and I got to hear it live again this past weekend at Junior H’s concert. Watch the […]
Geeking-OutCurated by Karen Cruz — October 18, 2025
The Sad Sierreño subgenre of Mexican Regional Music is making its way up the charts! If you’re like me, you probably went to see Junior H in concert in Wheatland this past weekend. I had an amazing time singing my heart out! If you are not familiar with Sad Sierreño music, lyrics often focus on […]
Words of WisdomCurated by Adrian Ruiz — October 7, 2025
“You don’t have the same mentality as you did five years ago – even one year. People are always changing, and I believe that everyone deserves the space to change and for people to recognize their change.” – Bad Bunny