Our next giving circle will be conducted virtually. Below you will find all of the information on this quarter's potential recipients. Please review and then look for the ballot email to cast your vote. Members will receive an email with an electronic ballot. Voting will remain open until 5pm on Tuesday, November 21st.
The recipient will be announced via email following the vote. Keep an eye on your inbox!
We have three great groups this quarter:
Each of these groups provided additional information on how they would use our collective donation if selected below. Please scroll down to learn more.
The recipient will be announced via email following the vote. Keep an eye on your inbox!
We have three great groups this quarter:
- Yolo Crisis Nursery, Inc. Yolo Crisis Nursery provides early intervention services that nurture healthy and resilient children, strengthen parents and preserve families.
- West Sac Play. West Sac Play's mission is to build and enhance creative play spaces, and produce family friendly events promoting local sponsors, all over West Sacramento.
- Yolo Basin Foundation. Yolo Basin Foundation is dedicated to the appreciation and stewardship of wetlands and wildlife in the Yolo Bypass through education and innovative partnerships.
Each of these groups provided additional information on how they would use our collective donation if selected below. Please scroll down to learn more.
Yolo Crisis Nursery, Inc.
Founded in 2001 as a child abuse prevention program, Yolo Crisis Nursery is one of only four crisis nurseries in California. We offer free trauma-focused services that prevent child abuse and stabilize families. Our goal is to help prevent and resolve crises, so families can remain intact and children avoid trauma as much as possible. Last year we provided 2,962 safe stays for children in crisis, distributed 5,212 care packages of basic needs items, and served 1,041 children across all programs.
Yolo Crisis Nursery exists because:
Let me share a story about Baby Sierra, who recently celebrated her one-month birthday while at the Yolo Crisis Nursery. Sierra’s mother found herself temporarily unable to care for her newborn at only two weeks old but had no one to turn to. Our loving and trained staff worked with mom to establish concrete goals so that mom would soon have the tools to take care
of Sierra. Today, Baby Sierra is thriving and mom is getting the help she needs to be the best mother she can be.
$10,000 will provide twenty 24-hour safe stays for vulnerable children or 65 motel vouchers for families fleeing violence.
Too often a story like Baby Sierra’s doesn’t have a happy ending. Parenting is hard, even under the best of circumstances, and for those among us without resources, or a support network, parenting can feel impossible. When this happens, the child can suffer the consequences. Yolo Crisis Nursery exists so that no child ever has to suffer.
Contact: Heather Sleuter, Executive Director, [email protected]
Yolo Crisis Nursery exists because:
- 1 in 7 children nationwide are abused (CDC)
- Children ages 0-5 are maltreated and abused at the highest rate of any age group (ChildWelfare.gov)
- Poverty itself is not abuse, but children in extreme poverty are more likely to be victims of maltreatment or abuse (NBER.org) and 14.8% of people in Yolo County live in poverty (Census QuickFacts)
Let me share a story about Baby Sierra, who recently celebrated her one-month birthday while at the Yolo Crisis Nursery. Sierra’s mother found herself temporarily unable to care for her newborn at only two weeks old but had no one to turn to. Our loving and trained staff worked with mom to establish concrete goals so that mom would soon have the tools to take care
of Sierra. Today, Baby Sierra is thriving and mom is getting the help she needs to be the best mother she can be.
$10,000 will provide twenty 24-hour safe stays for vulnerable children or 65 motel vouchers for families fleeing violence.
Too often a story like Baby Sierra’s doesn’t have a happy ending. Parenting is hard, even under the best of circumstances, and for those among us without resources, or a support network, parenting can feel impossible. When this happens, the child can suffer the consequences. Yolo Crisis Nursery exists so that no child ever has to suffer.
- Year Founded: Founded in 2001; incorporated as a 501(c)3 in 2014
- Revenues in most recent year: $5,204,731 (2021 990)
- Expenses in most recent year: $1,175,491 (2021 990)
- Assets: $5,802,772 (2021 990)
Contact: Heather Sleuter, Executive Director, [email protected]
West Sac Play
At West Sac Play, our mission is simple but profound: we're dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community. Our primary focus is on providing shade structures in local parks, offering a haven from the sun and creating inclusive outdoor spaces for all ages.
One unique aspect of our organization is that our board comprises dynamic women who are deeply committed to building a better community for West Sacramento. This perspective is a driving force behind our mission.
With your collective gift, we will continue our efforts to create shaded, safe, and welcoming parks in West Sacramento. These structures will serve as hubs for educational programs, community gatherings, and outdoor activities, fostering a sense of belonging and unity among residents.
The anticipated impact of your generous gift is transformative. The shade structures we work with the City of West Sacramento to build will not only enhance the aesthetics of our parks but also significantly improve the well-being of our community. We'll see children engaged in outdoor learning, families enjoying safe and affordable outdoor entertainment, and neighbors coming together to create lasting memories.
By supporting West Sac Play, you're not just contributing to shade structures; you're investing in the health, education, and happiness of our local community. Together, we can build a brighter future for West Sacramento.
We're immensely grateful for the opportunity to present our mission to you, and we're excited about the positive impact we can create together. Thank you for considering West Sac Play as a beneficiary of your collective gift.
Contact: Haley Orr, West Sac Play President, [email protected], (619) 618-5444
One unique aspect of our organization is that our board comprises dynamic women who are deeply committed to building a better community for West Sacramento. This perspective is a driving force behind our mission.
With your collective gift, we will continue our efforts to create shaded, safe, and welcoming parks in West Sacramento. These structures will serve as hubs for educational programs, community gatherings, and outdoor activities, fostering a sense of belonging and unity among residents.
The anticipated impact of your generous gift is transformative. The shade structures we work with the City of West Sacramento to build will not only enhance the aesthetics of our parks but also significantly improve the well-being of our community. We'll see children engaged in outdoor learning, families enjoying safe and affordable outdoor entertainment, and neighbors coming together to create lasting memories.
By supporting West Sac Play, you're not just contributing to shade structures; you're investing in the health, education, and happiness of our local community. Together, we can build a brighter future for West Sacramento.
We're immensely grateful for the opportunity to present our mission to you, and we're excited about the positive impact we can create together. Thank you for considering West Sac Play as a beneficiary of your collective gift.
- Year Founded: 2014
- Revenues in most recent year: $64,000
- Expenses in most recent year: $41,500
- Assets: $52,000 cash
Contact: Haley Orr, West Sac Play President, [email protected], (619) 618-5444
Yolo Basin Foundation
Connecting Young People and our Community with Nature
“My favorite part is when I went in the pond. I learned that people are trying to save the wetlands. I had the most fun I ever had in my life!” exclaimed Leonoka, a local third grader, as she climbed onto the school bus after her field trip with Yolo Basin Foundation (YBF).
Leonoka was one of over 3,000 students who participated in YBF’s Discover the Flyway outdoor education program last year. After a morning of outdoor science, mathematics and social studies activities, students practice using binoculars then head to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (YBWA) to explore the wetlands and wildlife that lie beneath the “Yolo Causeway.” For many, this is the first time they experience nature. The trips’ teachers are often amazed that the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area is open to the public and important to wildlife, farming and flood control.
A sixth-grade teacher who brings her students on Discover the Flyway field trips summarized the impact of the trip on her students: “I see the bigger picture of what this space means for our local ecosystem. There is a relationship between the land, the people that work it, and the wildlife that live in the area. It’s important for my students to understand our place in the environment and how their actions impact it. It shows them places they can bring their families, pass on what they've learned and they always have a good time.”
The gift from 100 Women Who Care will fund 2023-24 field trips and ensure this experience remains accessible to students, especially those from Title 1 schools.
Yolo Basin Foundation’s mission is to expand the public’s appreciation and stewardship of wetlands and wildlife in the Yolo Basin through education and innovative partnerships.
Pam Emery, YBF Development Coordinator, 530-574-1785, [email protected])
“My favorite part is when I went in the pond. I learned that people are trying to save the wetlands. I had the most fun I ever had in my life!” exclaimed Leonoka, a local third grader, as she climbed onto the school bus after her field trip with Yolo Basin Foundation (YBF).
Leonoka was one of over 3,000 students who participated in YBF’s Discover the Flyway outdoor education program last year. After a morning of outdoor science, mathematics and social studies activities, students practice using binoculars then head to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (YBWA) to explore the wetlands and wildlife that lie beneath the “Yolo Causeway.” For many, this is the first time they experience nature. The trips’ teachers are often amazed that the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area is open to the public and important to wildlife, farming and flood control.
A sixth-grade teacher who brings her students on Discover the Flyway field trips summarized the impact of the trip on her students: “I see the bigger picture of what this space means for our local ecosystem. There is a relationship between the land, the people that work it, and the wildlife that live in the area. It’s important for my students to understand our place in the environment and how their actions impact it. It shows them places they can bring their families, pass on what they've learned and they always have a good time.”
The gift from 100 Women Who Care will fund 2023-24 field trips and ensure this experience remains accessible to students, especially those from Title 1 schools.
Yolo Basin Foundation’s mission is to expand the public’s appreciation and stewardship of wetlands and wildlife in the Yolo Basin through education and innovative partnerships.
- Year Founded: 1990
- Revenue - Most Recent Year: 2022-23: $470,000
- Expenses - Most Recent Year: 2022-23: $430,000
- Assets: June 30, 2023 - $636,890
Pam Emery, YBF Development Coordinator, 530-574-1785, [email protected])