United Way California Capital Region

We are heartbroken by the sudden passing of our Board Chair and beloved member of the United Way family Joaquin Razo.

For a decade, Joaquin poured his heart into United Way California Capital Region first as a member of our staff helping grow Women United and the Young Leaders Society and later as a dedicated board member and most recently Chair of our Board of Directors. His leadership was not just defined by titles, but by action, vision and a belief in what this community could become.

Joaquin loved Sacramento deeply. He believed in its people, its potential and its future and he showed that belief through everything he did. From championing our 100th Anniversary Campaign to helping shape our annual Gala to helping to expand our critical work in housing and guaranteed income, Joaquin was committed to building a region where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

He led with kindness, generosity and purpose. He showed up for this organization, for our partners and for the community time and time again because at his core Joaquin simply wanted to help people.

His legacy will live on in the work we continue and in the lives he touched. We are devastated by this loss, and our hearts are with Joaquin’s family, loved ones and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

United Way Kids Read brought the joy of storytelling to Washington Unified School District this Wednesday. 415 students received their own copy of The Environmental Crusader Could Be Me, and author Enrique Baeza joined us to read the book and inspire young minds.

Thank you to Washington Unified School District and Enrique Baeza for your partnership and commitment to helping build strong readers. Reading fuels confidence, sparks curiosity, and lays the foundation for lifelong learning and together, we’re giving students the tools to thrive.

May is Foster Youth Awareness Month, and we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible foster youth we support through Women United at United Way California Capital Region.
All month long, we’re celebrating their achievements the milestones they’ve reached, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the bright futures they’re building. Their resilience inspires our work every single day.

Women United walks alongside foster youth by providing mentorship, life‑skills support, academic guidance, and meaningful connections that help them thrive during and after their time in care.

And there’s a place for you in this work.
Whether you choose to mentor, volunteer, advocate, or support our programs, your involvement directly strengthens opportunities for foster youth across our region.

uwccr.org/womenunited

We’re so grateful for your generosity! 💛

Thanks to your support on Big Day of Giving we raised $13,785 to help children, families, and communities thrive across the Capital Region. Your kindness is making a real impact!

There's still time to donate! Visit uwccr.org/bdog to keep the momentum going.

We’ve reached the halfway mark for our Big Day of Giving goal!

Thanks to your generosity, we’re making real progress toward helping more children build a strong foundation for learning and supporting families across our region. There’s still time to make an impact! Every gift brings us closer to our goal and helps more kids start kindergarten ready to thrive. Donate now at uwccr.org/BDOG

Big Day of Giving is here! Your gift to United Way California Capital Region helps children build a strong foundation for learning while supporting families across our region. Give today and help ensure more kids start kindergarten ready to thrive.

Donate now at uwccr.org/BDOG

Tomorrow is Big Day of Giving. KinderCamp helps children enter kindergarten with the skills confidence and support they need to succeed.

When you give you invest in early learning and in the future of our region. Make your gift at uwccr.org/BDOG

We are just days away from Big Day of Giving on May 7. KinderCamp helps level the playing field for children who may not otherwise have access to early learning opportunities.

Your gift supports stronger outcomes for kids and families across our community. Donate now at uwccr.org/BDOG

Big Day of Giving week is here and your support for KinderCamp can make a real difference. Through guided learning and intentional play children gain early literacy skills confidence and a sense of belonging.

Whether you give early or on May 7 your gift helps more kids start school ready to succeed. Donate at uwccr.org/BDOG