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$225,000 available for Sacramento nonprofits helping residents in need
The City of Sacramento is accepting applications from local nonprofit organizations for $225,000 in grant funding through the Ann Land and Bertha Henschel Memorial Fund. The fund provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations serving people in need within the city of…

Folsom Fire joins region in Sacramento 110-story climb to honor the fallen of 9/11
Folsom firefighters were among first responders from across the Sacramento region who climbed 110 stories Friday in remembrance of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks with a physically demanding tribute to the first…

Applications open for final round of Stockton Boulevard project grants
The City of Sacramento is accepting applications for approximately $80,000 in grants to support community-led projects along Stockton Boulevard that align with the priorities outlined in the Stockton Blvd Plan. This is the third and final funding round for the Stockton Blvd Plan…

Free webinar offers information on accessible housing and home repair resources
Sacramento residents can register for a free webinar on Sept. 17 to learn about accessible housing options, home repair programs and resources that support independent living and aging in place. The City of Sacramento, AARP California and Rebuilding Together Sacramento will host…
Tips to protect pets during hot weather
Front Street Animal Shelter is sharing simple precautions pet owners can take to protect animals from heat-related illness during hot weather. Dogs and cats can overheat quickly because they do not cool themselves as efficiently as people. Pets primarily regulate their body…
Here are places to cool off in Sacramento as temperatures rise
With hot weather in the forecast, the City of Sacramento is reminding residents to take precautions and take advantage of free and low-cost places to stay cool, including pools, spray parks, community centers and libraries. “Extreme heat can become dangerous very quickly,…
City partnership helps bridge digital divide for Sacramento families
Families in Sacramento’s Marina Vista and Alder Grove affordable housing communities are heading into the school year with new technology thanks to a partnership between the City of Sacramento and the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA). The City’s Information…
Front Street waives dog adoption fees through June 21
Front Street Animal Shelter is at critical capacity, and all adult dog adoption fees will be waived through Sunday, June 21 to help increase adoptions and create kennel space for incoming stray animals. As the City of Sacramento’s municipal shelter, Front Street takes in multiple…
Front Street Animal Shelter provides free vaccines to more than 13,000 pets since 2022
At Front Street Animal Shelter, keeping pets healthy and with the families who love them extends far beyond the shelter walls. Through a partnership with Petco Love, Front Street provides free monthly community vaccine clinics that are making a lifesaving impact across…
Give a dog a loving home during Front Street’s free adoption weekend
Front Street Animal Shelter is at critical capacity, and in an effort to place more dogs into loving homes and create urgently needed kennel space, all dog adoption fees are waived now through Sunday, May 17. As the City of Sacramento’s municipal shelter, Front Street receives…
Volunteer events offer hands-on opportunities to support Sacramento parks this weekend
Two volunteer events this Saturday will give community members a chance to improve local parks while learning new skills and spending time outdoors. The Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) is hosting a cleanup at Jacinto Creek Dog Park and a hands-on…
Earth Month events draw dedicated volunteers across Sacramento
Hundreds of volunteers took part in Earth Month events across Sacramento over the past two weekends to invest in community parks, trails and waterways in celebration of Earth Day. The Climate Action & Sustainability Team organized 10 events that brought together 270 volunteers to…