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Holiday Donations Make A Difference
When I ask people what they like about UCP many are quick to mention the number of families we help each month, and I must agree, it’s an impressive number. We currently serve 1,940 families per month.You understand the importance of a healthy...
read moreWhat Happens When You Donate to UCP
Having the ability to give to a cause can be empowering. By donating to something you believe in, you can positively impact the lives of others. Let’s be honest – it’s a great feeling to know you’ve helped someone in need. But sometimes, when you...
read moreMeet Arlen Orchard
Meet Arlen OrchardChief Executive Officer and General Manager, SMUDUCP's 2020 Humanitarian of the YearArlen Orchard, who previously served as SMUD’s General Counsel, was named Chief Executive Officer and General Manager in April, 2014. He reports to...
read more#GiveMomABreak on Giving Tuesday
“We do all the same things that other parents do, but everything is just a little tweaked, a little bigger, a little more thinking ten steps down the road… The Respite has been so helpful for us because let’s be honest, there’s a high divorce rate...
read moreRacing To Success
“This is John. He just ran the Boston Marathon.”That’s how Vanessa Bieker, mother of John Almeda and founder of Fly Brave, prefers to introduce her son. “Yes, John has nonverbal autism, but that’s not all that he is. John is first and foremost a...
read moreFuture Humanitarian in the Making
Meet a teenager who works to better the lives of people with cerebral palsy.Allow us to introduce you to Hayes, a high school freshman. Hayes has been inspired to fundraise to support people with cerebral palsy since he was a child.His desire to...
read more“I give my heart out to you as a card”
While you were searching for your perfect career, Kiki and Emily were busy turning their passion for art into a business – Bluem Prints. Bluem Prints defines itself as a company that offers “special cards collaboratively created and printed with...
read moreHow to create a Facebook Fundraiser
You’re fantastic! Every good deed makes a difference, and each means even more when we give together. Thank you for looking at an opportunity to support UCP Sacramento! Facebook Fundraisers are a great way to raise critical funds for UCP Sacramento...
read moreFreedom of Expression
It’s been nearly five years since Greg, age 46 and diagnosed with intellectual disability, began attending a UCP Adult Day Program. At that time he was far from comfortable interacting with other people, but things have changed since then.Greg and...
read moreFive Ways Giving Is Good for You
Every day when I go to work, I’m surrounded by people passionate about their jobs. People whose primary goal is to produce hope and supply confidence in adults and children with disabilities. I work with people who are passionate about ensuring that others get opportunities to be all they can be and to see beyond their disabilities. Each day I view the generosity and kindness of the UCP team and see the impact their donation of time and caring can make in people’s lives.
read moreMake Your Mark with #GivingTuesday
Are you disappointed in the frenzy of consumerism on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Now you can choose to inspire a culture of philanthropy with #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving to pay our good fortune forward!
read moreI Felt Helpless
At UCP’s 2018 Golf Classic, we asked Claudia Romero to share her story about the value of UCP Family Respite to her family. “The short answer is: UCP Family Respite means a lot to me. The long answer requires a little background,” says Claudia.
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