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11/08/2025

Applications open for $200,000 in City grants supporting Stockton Boulevard projects - Sacramento City Express
https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2025/11/07/applications-open-for-200000-in-city-grants-supporting-stockton-boulevard-projects/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN7c2hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe4Yc4nhoyzdF9stbvPnW2xq8HjMhxBjlOLHc-ilp0-YtGMf0juT2IKhH6P9E_aem_IlNYhmAtsoOsVQ0UfhU9LA

The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications for $200,000 in grant funding available to support community-led projects along Stockton Boulevard that align with the priorities outlined in the Stockton Blvd Plan. Grants will range from $5,000 to $25,000. Businesses, nonprofits, community-based...

10/03/2025

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10/03/2025

The Oak Park Black Film Festival is a celebration of African-American stories and history through cinema showcasing independent features, documentaries and short films by African-American filmmakers.

Tickets: https://filmfreeway.com/OakParkBlackFilmFest?mc_cid=780d8f1d69&mc_eid=1a96e57d84

10/01/2025

Build Your Future in Construction - 10/6/25

The Sacramento Sierra Building Trades and People Working Together are hosting an MC3 Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Info Session on Monday, October 6th.

Choose a session: 10:00 AM or 5:00 PM

This program is a proven pathway into union construction careers—designed for minorities, veterans, formerly incarcerated individuals, women and those formerly in the foster care system.

Gain Iindustry-recognized certifications, and take your first steps toward a well-paid career.

Spots are limited—RSVP now at
tinyurl.com/InfoOct2025

State of California Department of Industrial Relations

09/11/2025

Dear Community Leaders and Friends,

I want to bring this to the top of your emails and extend a special invitation to you to the Sac Blk Lit Book Fest. The flyer and the details are attached.

We are so excited to have our own Chancellor May and President Wood in Conversation AND Victoria Rowell, acclaimed author and actress on the program. Mayor Kevin Johnson will also be moderating.

To show our appreciation for you and your guests, please accept this $5 discount code: BLKLIT.

Hope to see you on Saturday, Sept 13th.

Cassandra
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Cassandra H. B. Jennings | President & CEO
www.sthope.org

07/02/2025

WALK WALK WALK WALK OAK PARK
Have you ever seen all 18 Blocks of the most diverse neighborhood in Sacramento neighborhood? Let's explore together and drop some good cheer on our neighbors at the same time! We'll walk the neighborhood in groups to take pics and see all of the historic architecture, landmarks, new construction... that help make Oak Park so great. While we're out, we'll also drop some flyers to let everyone know about the huge Summer Family Events coming up in July and August! Start at OP Farmers Market (McClatchy Park) at 9AM and branch out together from there. Get your steps with neighbors and friends!
Questions - Call Michael Blair 916-208-5123
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05/21/2025

Wanna be a Construction Worker? People Working Together - PWT is in direct partnership with the Sacramento Building Trades to bring this powerful program. Our Workforce Development program trains and exposes you to all 28 trade unions. This program is free and offers multiple certifications and introduction to the construction industry! We provide supportive services and job placement guidance. The program is open to all and prioritizes people who face employment barriers (Women, Formerly Incarcerated, Veterans, Former Foster Care,...). If interested, you MUST rsvp at the link on the flyer for a mandatory info session to learn all the benefits and program expectations. Info Session (in-Person): Monday June 9th at 10am OR 6pm.

12/12/2024

CITY GRANT REVIVES STARTUPSAC FASTTRAC® PROGRAM

Entrepreneurs, the City of Sac has a program to support you in your journey. The program includes something specifically for underrepresented neighborhoods too.

Learn more here:

https://startupsac.com/city-grant-revives-startupsac-fasttrac-program/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR203QRyo_jBDMHIcDcQLAzgrxMsP7KDOHLBt6GpX8Lod56YKN87fo_QAVk_aem_Rmqm70S7aNHKGQEo0J0CLg

StartupSac Receives Grant to Expand FastTrac® Entrepreneurial Training Program StartupSac is excited to announce new funding from the City of Sacramento’s “Innovation Incubator and Accelerator Grants.” This grant will allow us to bring back FastTrac® in 2025. The program will help aspiring e...

10/20/2024

This Black-led Sacramento history museum may shut down. Here’s why

DONATE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-sojourner-truth-museum-open

The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum, which showcases African American art and history, is at risk of closing its doors after not receiving grant funding last year. Located in Florin, the Black-led museum has existed in Sacramento for 28 years and primarily relies on grants, sponsorship and donations to operate, said William McDaniels, the museum’s chairman. To save the museum, leadership have begun asking the public for donations. TOP VIDEOS “We’re just trying to get people to help, support and come out to keep the doors open,” McDaniels said. As of mid-October, the petition has raised around $2,000, with a final goal of $100,000. It’s been difficult being chosen for a grant recipient spot, McDaniels said. With hundreds, if not thousands of other nonprofits competing, chances of being selected have gotten slimmer. The museum has struggled to keep up with the cost of grant writers, staff and rent for its space in Florin, said McDaniels. The museum has cut back on operating hours because of financial restraints, he added. Now, staff are mostly volunteers. The museum is open Thursday through Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. Visitation on Wednesday is by appointment only, the website states. What is the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum? The museum teaches African American history that isn’t taught in public school, McDaniels said. There are currently exhibits on topics like Black cowboys, Black inventors and the Harlem Renaissance. Exhibits like these are beneficial for Black youth, he said — to see themselves in history. “When you know your past, then you can know and build from where you’re going to be in the future,” McDaniels said. But the museum has served other communities across Sacramento and beyond, he explained. Not just on site, but through classes. The museum has taught at schools in the area. “It’s not just Black people who come. We get a lot of our tours come from all over,” McDaniels said. “It’s just multicultural and the classes come from Lodi, Woodland, Roseville, Chico, Vacaville, and they’re all impacted when they’re in there.” The museum has served as a community hub for youth as well. Staff will host pop ups at the museum, where youth can take art classes and participate in various education and development programs. McDaniels considers the obstacles the museum faces to be indicative of struggles many Black-owned nonprofits face in Sacramento. The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum is one of 50 Black-owned businesses in the Florin Business Art Complex on 2251 Florin Road. He said he sees it as a “constant fight,” to get support. While the nonprofit is cutting back on hours, McDaniels encouraged Sacramento residents, and those in Northern California, to visit the museum. “If people come, it steps for itself,” McDaniels said. “They can come and take a tour to see how the museum is amazing.”

Read more at: https://www.sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/representation/article294068599.html =cpy

DONATE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-sojourner-truth-museum-open

The Sojourner Truth Museum has been providing services in the Sacramento community f… Shonna McDaniels needs your support for Keep Sojourner Truth Museum Open

10/11/2024

Receive a FREE Health and Dental screening next Saturday, October 19 at Healthy Community Day!

Join us at the Fruitridge Community Collaborative where we will offer an abundance of FREE services including fruits and vegetables, health and dental screenings, flu shots and updated COVID-19 boosters, and much more. Free for everyone!

Health and wellness sponsored by Health Net, LLC, SMUD and Quorum Technologies, Inc..

Healthy Community Day is in partnership with Sacramento BHC and presented by Dignity Health, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health and UC Davis Health.

Pre-register to skip the line! Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio.