Impact Newsletter: Fall 2024

Discover the future of our community initiatives and learn how one local business started its successful corporate giving program.

As the seasons shift, I’m thrilled to bring you this fall newsletter, showcasing the many ways the Sacramento Region Community Foundation and people like you are making a difference. Our approach is twofold: helping individuals, families, and businesses maximize their charitable impact and leveraging partnerships and resources to address community-identified needs.

You’ll see these efforts reflected in this issue of Impact.

In This Issue
Notes from the Summit

Notes from the Summit

In her keynote at the Philanthropy Summit, Dr. Jane Wei-Skillern shared four principles that local philanthropists can follow to amplify their impact.
The Gift Fantastic

The Gift Fantastic

Gifts of all sizes can make a significant difference for small nonprofits, like Lavender Library.
La Familia's Quince-Ish Program Celebrates Rites of Passage

La Familia’s Quince-Ish Program Celebrates Rites of Passage

La Familia Counseling Center’s offered weekly workshops to engage youth in traditions that reflect their cultures and communities.

For example, just recently, we gathered for our Philanthropy Summit, a day filled with energizing education sessions, meaningful conversations, and inspiring celebrations of local giving. Looking ahead, our team is preparing for Big Day of Giving on May 1, 2025, working with hundreds of nonprofits to build connections and advance their missions. We’re also launching the scholarship season, ready to help students across the region achieve their dreams, and we’re deepening our partnerships with local changemakers to amplify the impact of local giving.

Please read on and see the difference we’re making together! As always, I thank you for your continued support.

Kerry Wood, CFRE
Chief Executive Officer

P.S. During this giving season, I encourage you to connect with the Philanthropy Team at the Foundation to facilitate your charitable giving and granting.