UNITED WAY LAUNCHES NEW GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM
FOR FORMER FOSTER YOUTH PURSUING THEIR DEGREES

10 former Foster Youth attending Sacramento State have joined a new pilot program
that sees United Way California Capital Region providing $500 per month to help these kids excel in school.

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    Ten, former foster youth students from the greater Sacramento region who are current Sacramento State students will be participating in United Way’s newest program, the Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program, which gives each student $500 a month of guaranteed income for 12 months that began May 2. The new program was announced at United Way’s United…

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    We’re pleased to announce that we have been awarded a $150,000 grant from Sierra Health Foundation’s Community Economic Mobilization Initiative (CEMI). This grant is a significant step toward creating accessible green job opportunities, addressing housing needs, and fostering economic equity within our region. In addition to boosting green job initiatives, this grant will support our…

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