Towels, toiletries, luggage needed for foster youth United Way’s Women in Philanthropy will be holding their annual Spring collection event to aid the foster youth in the community. The group will be collecting luggage, toiletries, and towel sets which will go towards the Sacramento County Emancipation Basket program. This program provides necessities to foster children who are aging out of the foster care system. United Way is making it pretty easy to donate. Anyone who wants to can do so directly through the United Way Women in Philanthropy wish list (link). The group will also be accepting donations at the event on May 16th. The Spring collection event for the Sacramento County Eman

One hundred twelve women donated 147 stockings and 132 gifts through United Way’s Women in Philanthropy so 197 local foster youth would have holiday wishes fulfilled. Fifty foster youth in Sacramento County’s Gifts From The Heart program received the holiday gifts they requested. United Way’s Women in Philanthropy and community members also filled stockings for 147 foster youth with United Way’s $en$e-Ability project funded partners: Amador-Tuolumne Community Resources, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Sacramento, Koinonia Family Services and New Morning Youth and Family Services. “Some of these kids are scared, suddenly removed from their homes during what is supposed to be the happiest

As foster youth in the Sacramento area spend the holidays away from home, local residents can ensure they still have stockings and presents to open, thanks to United Way’s Women in Philanthropy and Sacramento County’s Gifts From The Heart program. “I cannot imagine how lonely it must feel to be removed from your home, especially during the holidays,” said Lisa Watts, chair of United Way’s Women in Philanthropy. “This is a fantastic way to give back during the holiday season and know that your gift will brighten the holidays for a hurting child.” Visit www.yourlocalunitedway.org to sign up to bring specific gifts for children in Sacramento County’s Child Protective Services. Holiday gifts

Two hundred twenty-five people helped foster youth blossom at United Way’s 11th Annual Women in Philanthropy Luncheon on Oct. 15 at the Crocker Art Museum. The flower-themed event included a fashion show, gourmet lunch, discussion panel with two foster youth, and a book signing and presentation by Vanessa Diffenbaugh, author of “The Language of Flowers.” United Way’s Women in Philanthropy members also discussed their work supporting financial literacy courses and a matched savings program for foster youth, and guests donated $100 to have foster youth participating in the fashion show keep their ensembles. “I was so proud to be surrounded by foster youth and the women who care so much abou

Local residents can help foster youth blossom at United Way’s 11th Annual Women in Philanthropy Luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the Crocker Art Museum. The flower-themed event will include a fashion show, gourmet lunch and book signing and presentation by Vanessa Diffenbaugh, author of “The Language of Flowers.” United Way’s Women in Philanthropy members also will discuss their work supporting financial literacy courses and a matched savings program for foster youth. Tickets are $100. Guests also can donate $100 to have a foster youth participating in the fashion show keep her ensemble. To purchase tickets, visit www.yourlocalunitedway.org/wiplunch. “Books, art, fashion

Fashion, food and philanthropy made for a great event at Arden Fair Mall Thursday evening as over 200 dynamic  businesswomen, homemakers and community leaders, (and men were welcome too!) came together to enjoy food and wine sampling and a fashion show as part of their focus to help foster youth rise above their circumstances and succeed. (More information at bottom below pictures.) Lorrie Wilson, a member of Women in Philanthropy working temporarily with United Way, explains that "Women in Philanthropy is an organization with United Way that helps our foster youth transition from foster care into independent living." She further explains they do life-skills workshops where we take re

Ninety-six women donated 133 stockings and 150 gifts through United Way’s Women in Philanthropy so 183 local foster youth, and those emancipated, would have holiday wishes fulfilled. Fifty foster youth in Sacramento County’s Gifts From The Heart program received the holiday gifts they requested. United Way’s Women in Philanthropy and community members also filled stockings for 133 current and emancipated foster youth with United Way’s $en$e-Ability project funded partners: Amador-Tuolumne Community Resources, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Sacramento, Koinonia Family Services and New Morning Youth and Family Services. “Some of these kids are scared, suddenly removed from their homes du

SACRAMENTO – As foster youth in the Sacramento area spend the holidays away from home, local residents can ensure they still have stockings and presents to open, thanks to United Way’s Women in Philanthropy and Sacramento County’s Gifts From The Heart program. “I cannot imagine how lonely it must feel to be removed from your home, especially during the holidays,” said Lisa Watts, chair of United Way’s Women in Philanthropy. “This is a fantastic way to give back during the holiday season and know that your gift will brighten the holidays for a hurting child.” Visit www.yourlocalunitedway.org to sign up to bring specific gifts for children in Sacramento County’s Child Protective Services o

Yellow flowers, silver ribbons, and shopping bags line the white linen covered tables in the Macy's courtyard of the Downtown Plaza Mall in preparation for a 10th Anniversary benefit fashion show for United Way's Women in Philanthropy. More than 230 women attended the luncheon to honor the group that brings women together to foster youths towards adulthood. Honorees walked the runway with great reason to celebrate being that the day marks a milestone. Reaching $1 million in funds for programs, 1,223 towel sets, 75 luggage, 904 holiday gifts, and 34 life skills workshops given to foster youths aging out of the system. This year, the group shares a new idea, $en$e –ability, individual deve