We do some pretty cool work out in Fresno and the young people there do some amazingly cool works of their own. This month Fresno held its first Latinx graduation ceremony, an event advocated for and organized by local high school students. Some of their goals were to highlight higher education amongst Latinx/Chicanx families and […]
As we embrace the month of May, let us come together to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. It is a time to honor and appreciate the rich diversity, contributions, and achievements of the AAPI community. In celebrating AAPI Heritage Month, let us stand united against discrimination, prejudice, and hate. This past […]
Labor Day family camp and summer camp registration are open for 2023. Sierra Nevada Journeys, a longtime YDN partner, turns summer camp into a powerful, enriching experience as campers are immersed into the outdoors.
It’s easy to make a difference in the Sacramento region during Big Day of Giving. Donations as small as $15 add up to make a big impact, and can be boosted by prizes and match funds. You can use this website to support the causes you already love and find new nonprofits working on issues […]
The long playoff drought is over for the Sacramento Kings. Now it’s time to see if they got what it takes to bring home the Championship. It’s not going to be easy for the young upstart Kings as they have to battle in round one against the defending champions from the bay, The Golden State […]
Finding stable housing is a daunting challenge for students who have spent time in prison. Sac State’s Project Rebound soon will welcome eight formerly incarcerated students into two newly purchased homes. To read more about Project Rebound’s latest accomplishment, read here!
Fourteen fellows have begun their engagement in the Nueva Epoca Program. A program whose time has come. We congratulate and welcome Cohort IV – Class of 2023.
Join Sacramento Public Library as they honor Black History Month by exploring the lists of books and participate in events that celebrate the past, present and future of Black lives. To learn more about the lists of books and local events, click here!
Sacramento State University will host the 2023 Homeless World Cup street soccer tournament July 8th-15th, 2023. The coaches and players of this tournament are playing with more than just a trophy in mind. They are playing to spread awareness to the global issue of homelessness and how homelessness has affected them in some shape or […]
At the halfway mark of this years NBA season one thing is clear… the Sacramento Kings can hoop it up with the best of them. Do you think they have what it takes to venture deep into the playoffs? Check out what Chris Biderman from the Sacramento Bee thinks bout this years Kings and join […]
Nueva Epoca Fellows – Cohort III(July 2021- February 2022) Our third cohort of 14 amazing Fellows – graduated in August 2022 and serve on the noted nonprofit boards and government commissions Yessenia Anderson – Dignity HealthState Structural Pest Control Board; B Street Theatre Doris Romero Baccala – Placer Community FoundationCalSWEC; Placer County Food Bank Josue […]
A big shout out to RISE, Inc.! The past week I got a chance to chat with local schools and community partners in Esparto. Many shared about how much they appreciate and value the resources that RISE, Inc. has to offer to the community. Services they offer are Resources & Referrals, Youth Employment, Senior Programs, Youth Programs, Child Development Center, […]