United Way California Capital Region

📚 United Way is  Empowering Young Readers in Yolo County! Our Director of Community Impact, Zelene Molina, M.A., is excited to share about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program. This initiative supports children aged 0-5 in Yolo County by creating a love for reading through the gift of one free book each month. We are actively seeking partners in Yolo County to help us ensure that every eligible child can benefit from this wonderful program. If you’re interested in supporting early literacy and making a difference in our community, visit uwccr.org/dpil to learn more. #CommunityImpact #EarlyLiteracy #FreeBooks #DollyParton #ImaginationLibrary #YoloCounty

We are thrilled to welcome Tyson Hubbard to our Board! With over a decade of experience in trust and estate litigation, Tyson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our United Way Board. His extensive background spans a wide range of legal matters, complemented by his personal experience as a trustee of a family trust. Tyson is dedicated to guiding clients through their trust and estate disputes with efficiency and effectiveness. We look forward to what Tyson will bring to our organization! Welcome Tyson!

A Big Thank You to Health Net! We are incredibly grateful to Healthnet for their amazing donation of 160 backpacks to our Backpack Giveback drive. Their generosity is making a huge difference for our students who have headed back to class. We are thankful to all our partners who continue to support the work that we in the community.

Our President and CEO, Dawnté Early, PhD, MS, has deep roots at the University of California, Davis, and is featured in UC Davis Magazine! Discover the experiences that have shaped her into the inspiring leader she is today. Read the full article below!

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Exciting Connection at the Western Regional Conference! Our President and CEO, Dawnté Early, PhD, MS, recently had the pleasure of connecting with Angela F. Williams, JD, M.Div, President and CEO of United Way. Curious about her favorite program? Check out the video below to discover the amazing initiatives United Way Worldwide is spearheading, including the Next Generation Leaders Program and their partnership with One Young World.

We are so happy that our President and CEO Dawnté Early, PhD, MS was able to not only attend the Western Regional Conference but also present on Guaranteed Income.

Join Our Free Tax Prep Program as a Volunteer! We’re excited to announce that we’re seeking volunteers to start training in October for our Free Tax Prep Program. As a volunteer, you’ll receive comprehensive training and certification to assist families with their taxes this upcoming season. Interested in making a difference? Learn more at uwccr.org/FTP

Thank You, Rep. Mike Thompson! We are grateful to Rep. Mike Thompson for visiting our Woodland office to discuss the impactful community programs and services provided in the 4th Congressional District. Last year within District 4, we've worked to help 2,779 kids excel in school and invested in 1,256 families.

Meet Kimberly Bleichner-Jones, Our Newest Board Member! Kimberly brings over two decades of dedicated service as the Associate Chief Operating Officer at UC Davis Health. Her visionary leadership and operational expertise have significantly enhanced healthcare delivery and patient outcomes at UC Davis Medical Center and we look forward to what she will bring to our board. Her commitment to making a positive impact in our community is truly inspiring. Welcome Kimberly!