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Welcome to the Sacramento Promise Zone’s August e-newsletter! In this issue you will discover amazing stories of partnership, like how Public Health Institute's Healthy Retail Program works with local business owners to provide nutrition education and promote healthy foods at an affordable price for low-income individuals and families. Learn about funding opportunities covering areas from local support for youth living in the Twin Rivers Community to economic growth for under-served populations.
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The Promise Zone Needs YOU!
Help us better meet our partners' needs by letting us know what works and what could work better. This confidential 8 minute survey will provide crucial information needed to better support the great work of Promise Zone partners.
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The Sacramento Promise Zone is a cross-sector initiative to revitalize 22 square miles of Sacramento’s highest poverty communities through collaboration in five core areas: Health, Education, Jobs, Economic Development, and Sustainably Built Communities. Promise Zone partners are connected to a network of private businesses, engaged residents, community-based organizations, and all levels of government agencies, which works to coordinate resources, build capacity, and drive revitalization.
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Since the beginning of the Sacramento Promise Zone in 2015, more than $110 million in financial support has been invested in Sacramento’s most disconnected neighborhoods. As our Promise Zone designation came with no funding attached, this amount has been reached solely through the collaborative efforts of our partners; this partnership now includes more than 150 private, nonprofit, and public sector organizations.
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Young Men Build Resilience
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Always Knocking, Inc. provides wrap-around services that redirect youth from violence and gangs to education and employment opportunities. Read more . . . |
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Promise Zone June Health Fair Fourteen health-related organizations participated to provide Promise Zone residents a variety of health related services and resources. Resources provided include over 600-lbs of donated fresh, healthy foods. Read more . . .
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Public Health Institute Works with Stores to Expand Healthy Food Options The Healthy Retail Program implements strategies in grocery stores, corner markets and food distribution sites that empower and support low-income County residents to choose healthy food and beverages.
Read more . . .
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Local Investment Powers Community Revitalization As a result of RAILS funding, 14 organizations will bring projects focused on clean technology and sustainability, mobility, workforce development, social innovation and more to the Promise Zone. Read more . . .
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Alchemist CDC's Alchemy Kitchen Read all about Alchemist's shared-use commercial kitchen and food business incubator project, recipient of the Promise Zone's 2018 Financial Institution Partnership Opportunity (FIPO) award of $135,000, and more on page 110 of the July 2018 issue of Comstock's Magazine.
Read here . . .
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Community Spotlight
Chanel Huell
Family Self-Sufficiency program participant expands skills and overcomes challenges
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Cities, counties and housing authorities throughout the Sacramento Valley are collaborating on a regional housing and economic opportunity study.
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Help us find solutions to challenges and make a difference in the community by taking and sharing this survey. You can also take the survey in Español, 中文, 한국어, Tiếng Việt, and Русский by changing the language on the first page.
Make sure your community's voices are heard by sharing today! https://www.research.net/r/sacramentoAI
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Funding Opportunities
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2018-2019 Financial Institution Partnership Opportunity (FIPO) RFP
$50K - $150K
Due - 10/05/18
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To learn more about how to gain our support, such as on preference points for Federal grants, click here.
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Community Opportunties
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Tri County Job Fair - An excellent opportunity for job seekers with positions available in Sacramento, Placer, and El Dorado Counties.
- When: Thursday, August 23
- Where: Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Dr., Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
- Time: 9AM-1PM
- How: Click here
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916 Ink’s 2nd Annual Hot Literary Nights - Hear a youth author read one of their published pieces and enjoy live art, music and more.
- When: Saturday, September 15
- Where: 916 Ink, 3301 37th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95824
- Time: 7-10PM
- How: Click here
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Summer Meals - FREE healthy meals to all children and teens,10 years and younger.
- Text food to 877-877 or call 2-1-1 for a location near you.
- View all locations in Sacramento County here.
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Score Your Dream - This FREE program helps entrepreneurs who have new, innovative, consumer products pitch their products directly to Home Shopping Network executives. The program is sponsored by SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Read more here . . .
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To share your events and opportunities through our network email us at sacpromisezone@shra.org.
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Partnership Opportunities
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Sacramento CBO FIPO Forum - Come learn about the Financial Institution Parnership Opportunity (FIPO) and speak with past receipients and participating banks about how to craft the winning application!
- When: Monday, August 27
- Where: Shriners Hospital (2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817)
- Time: 9AM-12PM
- How: Click here to RSVP
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WHY (We Help Youth) Sac Network Meeting - Connect to a community network of agencies working to create a safety net for ALL vulnerable youth in Sacramento. This is a reoccurring opportunity for the 4th Tuesday of every month.
- When: Tuesday, August 28
- Where: Kiwanis Family House (2875 50th St., Sacramento, CA 95817)
- Time: 10-11:30AM
- How: Click here
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Opportunity Zones: The Latest Insights from Across the Nation - A webinar update on Opportunity Zones including strategy on creating a platform of funds and how regions are planning for investment and engagement.
- When: Tuesday, August 28
- Where: Online
- Time: 10-11:30AM
- How: Click here
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The Yoga Seed Collective - The Yoga Seed Collective offers yoga and mindfulness services to marginalized populations that have experienced trauma, so that they can live a happier more fulfilled life.To start a program or learn more click here or contact Jen Durkee, Executive Director, at jen@theyogaseed.org.
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Homeless Assistance Resource Teams - Sacramento Self-Help Housing (SSHH) is expanding its network of Homeless Assistance Resource Teams (HART) to combat homelessness at the local level.To learn more and take action click here.
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Block by Block-Creating Community Through Art - Block by Block is a community initiative which engages residents through the arts. If your organization would like the Crocker Art Museum at your event click here.
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If you would like help reaching out to potential partners click here.
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