Community

Salvation Army

What It Takes to Save Lives

What does it take to save lives? For 125 years, the Salvation Army has been a life-changing resource for communities, offering hope and empowerment through a diverse range of programs.

Published May, 2010

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Colusa County Community Advocates for Parents & Children

It Takes a Village

Child abuse can have life-long effects. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, survivors face an increased risk of addiction and mental health struggles, delayed brain and social-emotional development, limited employment opportunities and a lower lifetime earning potential. In 2018, nearly 1,770 abused or neglected children in the United States did not survive. The best solution to this deadly problem is prevention. No one has to go it alone. Find out how Colusa County Community Advocates for Parents & Children (CAPC) can help your family thrive.

Published January, 2022

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County of San Diego Department of Public Works

Reducing Food Waste

Throwing food away creates a myriad of problems--diverting it has a wealth of benefits. And now a new California law--SB 1383--is mandating residents and businesses reduce the amount of food that goes to landfills by 75% and divert 20% more still-edible food to feed hungry Californians. Learn how San Diego County Department of Public Works is addressing these changes, as well as how to do it, who it helps and why it matters.

Published December, 2021

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San Benito First 5

A Path Forward

Investing in healthy children and families is an investment in healthier communities. Studies have shown physically and emotionally healthy children do better in school, leading to greater success in adulthood. For communities, this means more skilled workers with greater incomes, a generational effect that creates long-term benefits for everyone. As its name suggests, First 5 San Benito provides resources and programs that support basic needs, healthy development and parental support for families with children who are 0-5 years old. In order to meet the needs of the larger community, the Family Impact Center opened to expand access through partnerships with other community agencies and organizations.

Published November, 2021

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Pioneer Community Energy

Our Power, Our Choice

Pioneer Community Energy offers local control of electrical service in Placer and El Dorado counties, giving those communities power over their choice of power.

Published October, 2021

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Rape Crisis Center

We See Possibilities Not Limitations

Rape Crisis Intervention of North Central California has been supporting sexual assault survivors for 47 years. Learn why that is important for the entire Tri-County region. If you have experienced any sexual assault at any age, reach out today.

Published April, 2021

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The Center at Sierra Health Foundation

¡Todos cuentan!

El censo de 2020 casi ha terminado. Por qué el censo es importante para los condados de Kern y Tulare.

Published September, 2020

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CNC Education Fund

El tiempo se acaba

Se acaba el tiempo para completar el censo de 2020. Los socios comunitarios comparten lo que está en juego para las comunidades del Valle Central en la gran cuenta.

Published September, 2020

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CNC Education Fund

Census: Representation matters

The 2020 Census marks the first time that the Census will recognize same sex marriage and the LGBTQ community. Why that matters to so many people.

Published August, 2020

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CNC Education Fund

Census: Let your voices be heard

An Air Force veteran tells how and why the Census impacts veterans and their services — and why all veterans should stand up and be counted.

Published August, 2020

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Del Paso Boulevard Partnership

We're Open for Business

Del Paso Boulevard Partnership celebrates the reopening of local businesses after the COVID-19 shutdown.

Published July, 2020

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United Way of Northern California

Here to Stay

8 page special insert to Chico News & Review about United Way of Northern California and the aftermath of the Camp Fire.

Published March, 2020

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Washoe County Health District

Building a Better Tomorrow

The lack of housing that is affordable in the rapidly growing Northern Washoe County has created a public health crisis, with more and more residents priced out or rent-burdened, and few financial reserves to pay for food and medicine. Find out how a variety of creative stakeholders are working together to solve this problem.

Published March, 2020

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Mono County

Keeping Rural County Beautiful

Recycling in rural communities looks different than in urban areas. But Mono County has innovative, creative ways for people to recycle glass, aluminum, plastic and cardboard, as well as fishing line, mattresses and paint.

Published March, 2020

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Butte County Fire Safe Council

Path to a Safer Forest

With over 33 million acres of forest and woodlands in California, it is imperative that Californians adopt policies and practices that help prevent the catastrophic fires seen throughout the state in recent years. With the help of Butte County Fire Safe Council, discover various methods for restoring and maintaining forest health, and subsequently everyone and everything that calls California home.

Published November, 2019

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Habitat for Humanity

A Movement of Hope

In 2016, Habitat for Humanity's Build for Unity project brought various religious communities in the greater Sacramento area together to build two homes in an act of solidarity. Several cities across the United States followed with build projects of their own and Sacramento began another build in 2019! Learn more about the the impact of Build for Unity and ways to contribute.

Published October, 2019

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