Closing the Gap

05/09/2026

Thank you to the 29,000 donors who gave during yesterday's Big Day of Giving!

Thanks to your generosity, 886 nonprofits received 62,000 donations, raising a record-breaking $15.4 million. We can't thank you enough!

Check out some of the numbers behind yesterday's Big Day of Giving at BigDayofGiving.org.

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Our team at the Sacramento Region Community Foundation is so proud to organize this community-wide event each year. We want to thank our partners who made possible!

💚 Lead Sponsor 💚
Western Health Advantage

💛 Gold Sponsors 💛
The Athletics
CapRadio
Nugget Markets

🩶 Silver Sponsors 🩶
Golden 1 Credit Union
The James and Susan McClatchy Fund
Keller Family Pathway Fund
PBS KVIE

🧡 Bronze Sponsors 🧡
Bay Alarm Company
Better Business Bureau Serving Sacramento & Northeast California
Boutin Jones Inc.
Comcast
The Nonprofit Podcast Network
SMUD
Sacramento Venture Philanthropy

05/09/2026

Thanks to all who participated in the Big Day of Giving it was once again a wonderful experience learning about all the organizations out there doing good works and thank you Sacramento Region Community Foundation for bringing us all together, Golden 1 Credit Union for the support and all the donors who inspire us to keep going!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! From all of us at the Sacramento Region Community Foundation: We are so grateful. We can't say it enough!

Because of you, 886 area nonprofits raised a record $15.4 million AND we reached raised over $132 million since 2013...all to keep the Sacramento region healthy and strong. This would be impossible without the support of our region's generous donors and nonprofit champions, and all of our sponsors!

Within that, 62 donors gave $22,312 to the Foundation. We are so grateful for your support!

Learn more at www.BigDayofGiving.org. ❤️❤️❤️

05/07/2026

Making an impact has never been easier! Donate today with your Golden 1 debit or credit card for Big Day of Giving, and we will help match your generosity. 💛💙

For more information, go here: https://g1cu.com/4jZdXL5

05/07/2026

It’s finally here—the Sacramento Region Community Foundation's annual Big Day of Giving has officially begun! Give at www.BigDayofGiving.org before midnight and support the nonprofits making a difference in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo county communities.

Thank you to our sponsors, who make Big Day of Giving possible!
💚 Lead Sponsor 💚
Western Health Advantage

💛 Gold Sponsors 💛
Athletics
CapRadio
Nugget Markets

🩶 Silver Sponsors 🩶
Golden 1 Credit Union
The James and Susan McClatchy Fund
Keller Family Pathway Fund
PBS KVIE

🧡 Bronze Sponsors 🧡
Bay Alarm Company
Better Business Bureau Serving Sacramento and Northeastern California
Boutin Jones
Comcast
The Nonprofit Podcast Network
SMUD
Sacramento Venture Philanthropy Sacramento

And, most of all, thank you to all our donors who are showing up for local nonprofits RIGHT NOW! From the bottom of our hearts — thank you!

05/07/2026

Its time to put your money where your heart is please! And if you use Golden 1 Credit Union card they will provide a match!

05/07/2026

begins at midnight!!!!

✨ Big Day of Giving 2026 is tomorrow! 🥳

Over 900 local nonprofits are participating in our region's annual giving day. That's more than 900 causes to support, 900 reasons to give, and 900 ways you can make a difference in your community. You can give now and any time before midnight on May 7. 🫶

https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/

Big Day of Giving is hosted by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation and made possible by our sponsors:

💚 Lead Sponsor 💚
Western Health Advantage

💛 Gold Sponsors 💛
The Athletics
CapRadio
Nugget Markets

🩶 Silver Sponsors 🩶
Golden 1 Credit Union
The James and Susan McClatchy Fund
Keller Family Pathway Fund
PBS KVIE

🧡 Bronze Sponsors 🧡
Bay Alarm
Better Business Bureau Serving Sacramento & Northeast California
Boutin Jones Inc.
Comcast
The Nonprofit Podcast Network
SMUD
Sacramento Venture Philanthropy

05/06/2026

CTG's visit to Keep Going Sis (KGS) reminded us why intentional mentorship matters. KGS is a community-based organization committed to empowering women and girls of color through programs that address the root causes of academic and personal setbacks — from low self-confidence to chronic absenteeism, to lack of access to resources.
Through their Confidence to Success program, participants receive structured mentorship, mental health support, and skill building workshops that help them grow academically, emotionally, and personally.
During our visit, Closing the Gap saw these tools in action. Mentors shared real stories about overcoming stress and finding balance. Participants engaged in thoughtful discussions and activities that encouraged self reflection and emotional expression. Younger girls even used creative art prompts to explore their feelings in a safe, supportive environment.
KGS is more than motivation. It’s a community that inspires confidence, nurtures resilience, and equips girls and women of color to thrive. CTG is honored to support this powerful work.
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04/27/2026

What a season for Team 3257! From early competitions to the Northern California State Championships, these students pushed themselves harder than ever — and delivered the strongest performance of any previous team in 17 years.
They became the 3rd seeded team, and captain of the 3rd seed alliance, and battled all the way to the finals. Their hard work earned them a place at the State Championships, where they competed with heart, skill, and determination.
Along the way, they learned powerful lessons:
• The work is never done — excellence requires constant investment.
• Success brings pride, and setbacks bring humility.
• Growth happens when a team trusts each other and keeps moving forward.
Closing the Gap is so proud of their journey and the character they showed every step of the way. To our donors thank you for investing in young people. Your belief in them creates opportunities that last long after the competitions end.
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04/25/2026

We had the joy of visiting Keep Going Sis (KGS) — a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and girls of color through transformative education, mentorship, and leadership development. From the moment we arrived, the room was filled with warmth, openness, and genuine connection.

KGS’s flagship program, Confidence to Success, is designed to build self-esteem, academic resilience, and future readiness for girls of color facing systemic barriers. During our visit, we saw this mission in action. Mentors didn’t just offer advice — they helped participants understand themselves, find balance, and navigate stress with confidence and clarity.

The interactive activities brought everyone into the conversation. Girls and women shared openly, reflected deeply, and supported one another in ways that felt safe, uplifting, and inspiring.

Closing the Gap is proud to support a community that is creating real pathways to confidence, healing, and success.
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04/24/2026

Team 3257 didn’t just build a robot this season — they built resilience, discipline, and a mindset that will carry them far beyond high school. One of the core lessons they learned: the robot is never finished. There’s always room to improve, refine, and push further.

Between Half Moon Bay and Sacramento, the team put in serious work — and it showed. They became the 3rd seeded team, captained their alliance, and fought their way all the way to the finals, earning a spot at the Northern California State Championships — the highest level of competition outside Worlds.
Even when they didn’t qualify for Worlds, they walked away with something just as valuable: humility, pride in how far they’ve come, and a clear understanding that growth never stops.

Closing the Gap is incredibly proud of their grit, teamwork, and the life lessons they’re carrying forward.

Thank you to our donors for helping make this journey possible.
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