Sacramento Region Community Foundation

We are proud to have recently supported CLTRE's First-time Home Buyer program! The cohort of 20 individuals participated in a 6-week intensive program, including literacy education and down payment assistance with support from U.S. Bank. "The program is a shining example of philanthropy, community, and the public and private sector working at its best," our Chief Impact & Strategy Officer Niva Flor shared. "It impacts more than just the individual in the program. Several graduates brought their families, their kids, their moms and dads on the stage when they received their certificates. Purchasing a home means a better life and greater opportunity for their entire family."

Notes from the field: Over the weekend, we celebrated the completion of our second cohort of our CLTRE Keeper First Time Homebuyer program. Words can’t express the feeling seeing the smiles on the families faces as they come up and take a picture with their check. Huge shout out to our community partners that are helping us shift the cultural landscape in Sacramento: U.S. Bank Sacramento Region Community Foundation Tri Counties Bank City of Sacramento Capitol Area Development Authority (CADA) Sierra Service Project S/O to our youth photographer Sammy Jimenez for capturing the moment.

Congrats to all of tonight’s 40 under 40 honorees, especially Vasey Coman. She shapes the communications at Sacramento Region Community Foundation, lifts up everyone she encounters, challenges us all to do better, and always knocks it out of the park with fashion. I’m so honored to serve alongside of you at the Foundation. #40Under40 Sacramento Business Journal

The Philanthropy Summit lasted for a day, but our work started way before that! Many thanks to our stellar staff and our amazing community partners who helped us prepare for our inaugural event. Here are just a few glimpses into our world leading up to the Philanthropy Summit: ✨ Fatima from the Del Paso Heights Growers' Alliance packaged and delivered all of the honey favors and seedles we gave to our guests! ✨ All Foundation staff joined in on stuffing and organizing name badges for the event. Many hands make light work! ✨ Our fearless leader, Kelly Siefkin, CFRE, walking staff through logistics, roles, and training before the event!

Last week, our Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, Anthony Taula-Lieras, and our Program Assistant, Alondra Correa, attended Neighborhood Wellness Foundation's Empower & Transform Meeting! "The event was fantastic, bringing together community partners – including education, law enforcement, philanthropy, nonprofit, healthcare, and government leaders," Anthony shared. We thank the Neighborhood Wellness Foundation for having us! ✨

More photos from an incredible day. What were your favorite insights from the Philanthropy Summit? We give special thanks to our sponsors, including River City Bank and Nugget Market, Inc., and our cohosts, the Planned Giving Forum of Greater Sacramento, the Association of Fundraising Professionals California Capital Chapter, and Sacramento Venture Philanthropy (SVP). 📸 Tia Gemmell

This week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week! Founded in 2008 and observed every year during the third full week of October, it’s a reminder that we all need to prepare our resources to ensure that our legacy lives beyond us when we pass. National Estate Planning Awareness Week is about drawing up an estate plan that protects your interests and your loved ones. It’s never too early to give yourself peace of mind by ensuring a thoughtful estate plan is in place. An estate plan can include a will or a trust, or both. It can detail beneficiary designations, like those you created for your bank account, retirement account, or life insurance. And it should include powers of attorney for your finances and your healthcare decisions, in the event you become incapacitated. An estate plan is also a smart way to shape your legacy and support the causes you love beyond your lifetime. Our expert Philanthropy Team can help you get started with a Legacy Fund. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/geCnpsKh

Our Chief Philanthropy Officer Kelly Siefkin, CFRE spoke at the Rotary Club of Folsom last week! We thank the Rotary Club of Folsom for having us. 🩷

We thank the Yolo Food Bank for having us at its recent Global Rice Fest! 🍚 Learn more about Yolo Food Bank on its GivingEdge profile: https://lnkd.in/gT3D4zpN

Huge thanks to all those who joined us for our first Philanthropy Summit last week. It was definitely one for the books! 🧡🥳✨ We give special thanks to our sponsors, including River City Bank and Nugget Market, Inc.; our speakers who shared indispensable knowledge with our attendees; the team at The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre for their excellent assistance leading up to and throughout the day; and our cohosts, the Planned Giving Forum of Greater Sacramento, the Association of Fundraising Professionals California Capital Chapter, and Sacramento Venture Philanthropy (SVP). 📸 Tia Gemmell