Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento

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Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento Funding community college and university scholarships to support LGBTQ+ students. DONATE HERE:
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In late 2015, the board of directors of the Stonewall Democratic Club of Greater Sacramento began deliberations on creating a nonprofit corporation committed to a shared overarching goal - ”to advance equal rights for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.” The Stonewall Club has long been successful in its mission to support and elect LGBTQ individuals to office so our community has a voice in governance. However, it was time to pursue broader objectives by employing independent advocacy and educational mechanisms best undertaken by a separate public benefit organization. The new nonprofit was envisioned to expand our common cause and work in alliance to advance civil rights of LGBTQ individuals and their families. At the urging of founder Sam Catalano, the Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento, a 501c3 corporation, was established in late 2016 and moved quickly to fund its first and foremost objective, a university scholarship aimed at students working to increase LGBTQ equity and representation in civic affairs. Short and longer term undertakings aim to empower our LGBTQ community and its allies. Development of Foundation resources will serve to educate and advocate for the political, social and economic contributions of LGBTQ individuals, as well as focus on leadership in the public arena to achieve our goals.

We're here at Folsom Family Pride! Stop by!
10/11/2026

We're here at Folsom Family Pride! Stop by!

Excited to sponsor this year's Folsom Family Pride!Please join us Sunday for a day of Pride, Family, and Community. And ...
10/06/2026

Excited to sponsor this year's Folsom Family Pride!

Please join us Sunday for a day of Pride, Family, and Community. And be sure to stop by and say hello!

Happy PRIDE Week!! Thanks for the invite Sac State PRIDE Center 🌈🐝 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
10/06/2026

Happy PRIDE Week!! Thanks for the invite Sac State PRIDE Center 🌈🐝 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

We’re proud to celebrate Alexandra Edith and Hansen Wang, this year’s recipients of the Sam Catalano Scholarship.Alexand...
10/02/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Alexandra Edith and Hansen Wang, this year’s recipients of the Sam Catalano Scholarship.

Alexandra is completing a third and final year at American River College, majoring in Philosophy, before transferring to Sacramento State. She hopes to eventually pursue a doctoral degree in philosophy focused on ethics and use her work to advocate for the rights of the trans community.

Hansen is continuing his studies in sociology as he prepares to transfer to UC Berkeley as a spring admit. The scholarship has helped cover tuition for two sociology courses this semester, giving him the opportunity to deepen his understanding of the challenges facing underserved communities.

We’re proud to support Alexandra and Hansen as they continue their education, pursue their goals, and give back to their communities.

The Sam Catalano Scholarship will be offered again in 2027. Details coming soon!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ryan A. Cheperka to the Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento Board of Directors! D...
09/23/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ryan A. Cheperka to the Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento Board of Directors!

Dr. Cheperka is a licensed psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience supporting LGBTQ+ communities through mental health care in both the Midwest and Sacramento.

In addition to her private practice, she serves as a clinical supervisor and adjunct professor at Alliant University and has provided clinical supervision at both the Sacramento LGBT Community Center and Gender Health Center.

Outside of her work, Dr. Cheperka recently earned her 200-hour yoga teacher certification and enjoys yoga, gardening, and taking walks with her wife and their dogs.

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Cheperka to the board and grateful to have her experience, perspective, and commitment to LGBTQ+ well-being helping guide our work.

We’re proud to celebrate three of this year’s San Juan Unified School District award recipients: Ava Dwyer, recipient of...
09/16/2026

We’re proud to celebrate three of this year’s San Juan Unified School District award recipients: Ava Dwyer, recipient of the Charlene Jones Advocacy Award, and Zoe Corder and Jacob Pacia, recipients of the Prism Award.

For Ava, the Charlene Jones Advocacy Award is encouragement to continue a commitment to advocacy and service as she begins her college journey. Ava shared her gratitude for being recognized through an award that continues Charlene Jones’s legacy of identifying community needs and working to create meaningful change.

Zoe is beginning her college journey at Washington State University and said receiving the Prism Award has helped make pursuing her goals possible.

For Jacob, the Prism Award is further motivation to continue advocating for change.

Congratulations, Ava, Zoe and Jacob! We’re proud to support young people who are already making an impact in their communities.

The Charlene Jones Advocacy Award and Prism Awards will be offered again in 2027. Details coming soon!

We are heartbroken and outraged by the violent attack against Stonewall Foundation board member Joseph Sais and his frie...
09/02/2026

We are heartbroken and outraged by the violent attack against Stonewall Foundation board member Joseph Sais and his friend in Lavender Heights this weekend.

No one should be attacked because of who they are, how they express themselves, or whom they love. The reported use of anti-LGBTQ+ and racist slurs makes this act of violence even more disturbing, especially in a neighborhood that has long been a place of community, celebration, and belonging for LGBTQ+ people in Sacramento.

We stand with Joseph and his friend as they recover, and we are grateful to those who stepped in to help. We will continue to look out for one another, stand against violence and harassment, and fight for a Sacramento where LGBTQ+ people can live openly, joyfully, and without fear.

Anyone with information regarding the attack, or who has experienced or witnessed hate, bias, harassment, or violence in our community, is encouraged to report it through community resources like the Sacramento LGBT Community Center’s Hate and Bias Incident Reporting Form, or reporting to the Sacramento Police Department.

Stop by our booth at Sac Pride! 🌈🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
06/13/2026

Stop by our booth at Sac Pride! 🌈🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️March with the Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈We are marching in the Sacramento Pride Par...
06/05/2026

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️March with the Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

We are marching in the Sacramento Pride Parade on June 14, and we'd love for you to join us!

Whether you're a longtime supporter, community partner, donor, friend, or simply someone who believes in a more inclusive future, we invite you to walk alongside us as we celebrate Pride, visibility, and the strength of our LGBTQ+ community.

Bring your friends and family, too! Pride is about showing up together. Spots in our contingent are limited, so everyone planning to march should RSVP in advance using the link in bio!

📍 Southside Park (8th & T Streets)
📅 June 14, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM

Let's march together! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

RSVP at the link in our bio by Thursday, June 11th!

Pride is more than a celebration. It is a reminder of what our community has fought for, what we continue to protect, an...
06/02/2026

Pride is more than a celebration. It is a reminder of what our community has fought for, what we continue to protect, and what we are building for the next generation.

At the Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento, we believe in a future where LGBTQ+ youth and young adults have the support, resources, education, and leadership opportunities they deserve.

This Pride Month, we honor the activists, elders, organizers, artists, students, and everyday community members who make Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ community stronger, braver, and more connected.

Pride belongs to all of us and so does the work.
Happy Pride from the Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento.

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