2020 KickOff
2020 Campaign Kick-Off
Daily updates from our virtual events
Philippine National Day Association – Lahi Arts – Virtual Nonprofit Fair
Celebrating Filipino American History Month through the arts
October is Filipino American History Month. Did you know that Filipino Americans are the largest Asian American group in California and the third-largest ethnic group in California?
Philippine National Day Association (PNDA) builds an empowered Filipino American community by organizing its youth, developing leaders, and providing educational, cultural, artistic, and wellness programs that promote social and economic justice and equity.
Resources for Independent Living – Virtual Nonprofit Fair
Providing peer-support for people with disabilities since 1976
Resources for Independent Living (RIL) has been serving Sacramento and Yolo counties for over 40 years. During this pandemic, RIL continues to keep its mission to support the socio-economic independence of persons with disabilities. They do so by providing peer-supported, consumer-directed independent living services and advocacy.
La Familia Counseling Center – Virtual Nonprofit Fair
More than just mental health - a vital community resource since 1974
La Familia Counseling Center has been serving the Sacramento community for over 47 years. As its name implies, they provide mental and behavioral health resources for youth ages 0 to 21, but did you know that they also serve as:
Loaves & Fishes – Virtual Nonprofit Fair
Providing food, warmth, and a path home for men, women, and children experiencing homelessness.
Loaves & Fishes is a non-profit organization providing service in a spirit of love, hospitality and generosity to all those who come for assistance. In an environment of welcome, hospitality, safety, and cleanliness we seek to provide an oasis for homeless men, women, and children seeking survival services.
To learn more, please visit: Sacramento Loaves & Fishes website
Green Technical Education and Employment – Virtual Nonprofit Fair
Connecting disadvantaged youth to STEM education that supports the environment
Green Tech Education, or Green Technical Education and Employment, is a community-based, non-profit that provides youth and young adults with providing quality workforce skills, education, and health strategies to maintain sustainable communities.
If you’re passionate about the environment, STEM education, and supporting youth and young people from economically disadvantaged communities, learn more: https://www.greentechedu.org/
Certified Nonprofit Partner: Tax ID # 27-0595012 | OP Code # 29534
Sacramento SPCA – Virtual Nonprofit Fair
Keeping animals safe and healthy during a pandemic
Sacramento SPCA is working with limited staff through COVID to remain an open admission animal shelter, which means they accept animals that are surrendered to us regardless of health, age, breed or behavior. Learn more: https://www.sspca.org/
Certified Nonprofit Partner: Tax ID # 94-1312343 | OP Code # 12946
Providing lifesaving services since 1894; benefiting companion animals and people, caring for homeless animals in need, preventing animal cruelty, and providing public humane education.
Meals on Wheels – Virtual Nonprofit Fair
Providing meals and support to our older adults
Through the pandemic, Meals on Wheels by ACC is making sure to provide healthy meals, resources, and friendly check-ins to older adults age 60 or “better” to help them stay independent. Learn more: https://www.mowsac.org/
Certified Nonprofit Partner: Tax ID # 30-0610870 | OP Code # 12596
We provide cafe and home-delivered meals to older adults 60 years or better throughout Sacramento County with nutrition education, referrals, status checks, and socialization.
Habitat for Humanity – Virtual Nonprofit Fair
Building homes full of hope
Habitat for Humanity is still helping families build and improve places to call home. We learned about how affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities in our chat with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento
Certified Nonprofit Partner: Tax ID # 68-0085804 | OP Code # 3047
916 Ink – Virtual Nonprofit Fair
Empowering youth through creative writing
How does 916 Ink empower youth through creative writing during a global pandemic? Through community partnerships with United Way and support from the #OurPromiseCA donors!
Certified Nonprofit Partner: Tax ID # 46-0705510 | OP Code # 29525
Transforming children and youth into confident writers and published authors.
Happy Tails – Virtual Nonprofit Fair
Supporting animals and our community
Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary is an animal rescue group dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of homeless and abused animals throughout the Sacramento area. Needy animals are rescued, nurtured, and provided shelter and medical care (including spaying and neutering) before being placed in safe, loving, permanent homes.
More about Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary: https://www.happytails.org/
Nonprofit: EIN/Tax ID # 68-0317260
Sacramento LGBT Center – Virtual Nonprofit Fair
Supporting a diverse community during a pandemic
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is adapting to meet the changing needs of its diverse community during these challenging times. They know they can always count on the ongoing payroll donations from State Employees through Our Promise to help ensure that programs continue when traditional fundraising efforts are thwarted by a pandemic.
More about Sacramento LGBT Community Center: saccenter.org
Shriner’s Hospital – Virtual Nonprofit Fair
Supporting children and families
We chatted with Alan of Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern California about some of the unforeseen challenges of 2020 and how they affect families that have children with injuries and other medical conditions.
Certified Nonprofit Partner: Tax ID # 36-2193608 | OP Code # 16052
WEAVE – Virtual Nonprofit Fair
Supporting domestic violence resources through Our Promise
WEAVE, Inc.is a Sacramento based nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking during this pandemic.
More about WEAVE: weaveinc.org
Certified Nonprofit Partner: Tax ID # 94-2493158OP Code # 3065
Virtual Kickoff with Josh Fryday
Meet the Our Promise Chair
We are thrilled to kickoff our Virtual Fair with Campaign Chair Josh Fryday, Chief Service Officer at California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Hear about his involvement and how you can get contribute to this year’s campaign.
Nonprofit Fair Goes LIVE!
Join us all week from Sept. 14-18
This year, Our Promise is kicking off the 2020 campaign online!
Join us on Facebook as we go LIVE daily from September 14-18.