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The Sacramento Rendering Company

Rendering: The Much Needed Secret Industry

Where do the animal byproducts from the agriculture and food processing industries go? The answer is they are recycled into products we use every day (like dog food and soap) through the ancient practice of rendering. Find out why rendering makes sense for the environment, health and safety and our economy.

Published January, 2016

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Santa Clara County Vector Control District

Fight the Bite and West Nile

The more you know about mosquitoes, the more you know why we need to reduce their numbers. Help Santa Clara County Vector Control District prevent the spread of harmful diseases, like West Nile virus, by reducing mosquito-breeding areas around your property.

Published January, 2016

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Sacramento Youth Homelessness

A Place for Me

Sacramento's homeless youth aren't much different from their housed counterparts. Learn about the systemic issues that drive youth homelessness and the hopes these young people have for their futures. Homeless youth are part of our community's fabric and future — they just long for a place to be. Here we meet several of them who have received help through Wind Youth Services.

Published December, 2015

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Northern Nevada Veterans Resource Center

A Home for the Brave

Veterans served our country with duty and purpose. But once they exit the military, they face a transition that can be challenging without support. Some veterans become homeless, and there are nearly 50,000 of them living on the streets of America on any given night. Northern Nevada Veterans Resource Center has a plan to address homelessness among veterans as well as prevent it.

Published December, 2015

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Golden Valley Charter Schools

A Vibrant Learning Community

Golden Valley Charter School are public, tuition-free charter schools that embrace the tenets of Waldorf education. This style imbues a sense of wonder and engagement in children that leads to a lifelong love of learning, sophisticated thinking skills and a responsibility for the world in which they live. Find out if your child belongs in this vibrant learning community.

Published December, 2015

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Twin Rivers Unified School District

Always Striving for Success!

Twin Rivers Unified School District is a learning organization — an organization that uses knowledge to improve itself. In this series of bimonthly newsletter publications, readers will learn how the district is becoming better and how that is translating into student success. The goal is to show parents that Twin Rivers schools offer a quality education and a safe environment for learning and to recruit top-notch teachers and encourage young teachers to start their education careers at Twin Rivers.

Published November, 2015

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Sacramento County Household Hazardous Waste

The Usual Suspects

Out of concern for the environment, California requires that all hazardous materials, such as pesticides, paints and batteries, be kept out of landfills. But what is a resident supposed to do with all that stuff? The answer is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Sacramento County residents can bring their HHW to four locations to dispose of these materials free of charge, or they can seek out any number of community disposal options. Lack of knowledge of how and where to dispose of certain items is leading to materials going into the landfill, where they could pose environmental problems. Many times, HHW involves reusing the material, closing the loop in the recycling process. This publication seeks to give residents a better understanding of how and why they should dispose of their HHW properly.

Published November, 2015

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GRID Alternatives

A Powerful Mission

GRID Alternatives' stated mission is to make renewable energy technology and job training accessible to underserved communities. Equal parts eco-evangelists and social impact warriors, GRID Alternatives makes green solar power accessible for income-qualifying homeowners, helps fight poverty by reducing energy costs for participating homeowners, offers no-cost job training in a growing industry to fight unemployment and promote upward mobility, and helps build greener communities.

Published November, 2015

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San Joaquin County

La salud mental es importante

Mental Illness affects everyone. But due to stigma and shame, many don’t want to talk about it or seek the help that could improve their lives. This publication will put a face on mental illness, helping readers to gain a better understanding of what living with mental illness is like. By showing that people from all walks of life can and do lead healthy, productive lives with mental illness, it will reduce stigma and help readers seek help for themselves or their loved ones. Include descriptions and symptoms of the source’s mental illness and reach out to referring contact for background/treatment info.

Published November, 2015

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Sacramento Area Council of Governments

Sacramento Region Blueprint

In 2004, the Sacramento region developed a roadmap for smart growth and improving the quality of life for all residents. It’s called the Sacramento Region Blueprint Transportation/Land Use Plan and it has helped point our region in the right direction. With a wealth of participation from ordinary people, elected representatives and planning professionals, Blueprint was a bottom-up response to how we wanted to see the Sacramento region grow.

Published November, 2015

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Butte County Veterans Services Office

Here to Serve

Veterans know they have many services and benefits available to them through Butte County Veterans Service Office. But many veterans don’t know what they qualify for or what they need to do to file a claim. Some don’t even know what the VSO is and think it is the same as the federal VA. This publication will educate veterans on the specific criteria needed for certain common benefits (disability compensation, education and Agent Orange presumptive disability) and prepare veterans for what they need to bring to their appointment with Butte County Veterans Service Office.

Published November, 2015

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Yolo County CalFresh

Взгляните еще раз на CalFresh

It’s time to rethink CalFresh. Think it’s hard to apply? Think you have to fumble with stamps at the checkout line? Think you have to report your income every three months? Think again. The new CalFresh makes it easier to sign up and renew, easier to qualify and easier to use. That means even more people can get access to this vital resource to supplement their household food budget. Everyone deserves to eat, and the people who need CalFresh are our neighbors, co-workers and friends (Russian).

Published October, 2015

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Sacramento City Unified School District

Where Great Things Happen Every Day

Discover Sacramento's best-kept secret: Excellence in K-12 education available right in your neighborhood. SCUSD understands there's no one-size-fits-all solution in education. That's why the district offers a vast variety of programs, from rigorous, traditional neighborhood schools at every grade level to innovative, interest-based programs housed on small campuses and within larger comprehensive schools.

Published October, 2015

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Kings County Behavioral Health

Whatever It Takes

Mental health is important to everyone in the community, and Kings County Behavioral Health is here to help. Kings County Behavioral Health is helping people in the community in need of mental health services. This publication helps reduce the stigma of seeking help for mental health issues and introduces readers to some of what Kings County Behavioral Health has to offer.

Published October, 2015

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Yolo County CalFresh

Vuelva a echar un vistazo a CalFresh

It’s time to rethink CalFresh. Think it’s hard to apply? Think you have to fumble with stamps at the checkout line? Think you have to report your income every three months? Think again. The new CalFresh makes it easier to sign up and renew, easier to qualify and easier to use. This publication will help eliminate the stigma associated with seeking nutrition assistance by sharing real stories of people who use CalFresh (Spanish edition).

Published October, 2015

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Goodwill

Because of Goodwill

When you come to Goodwill, the person sorting donations and selling items is there because of you. Your donations create jobs and support training that make people more employable in our community.

Published October, 2015

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