Projects

Learn more about some of the amazing projects that are being supported by Kelly Foundation grants.

Food Insecurity →River City Food Bank

River City Food Bank’s (RCFB) mission is to alleviate hunger in Sacramento County by providing consistent access to healthy, meaningful food for all.

Learn more about the River City Food Bank…

Children, Youth Assistance & Education →CASA El Dorado

The heart of our program is the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), a specially trained and supervised community volunteer, appointed by a Juvenile Court judge. CASA advocates make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children by researching and monitoring cases involving children in foster care.

Learn more about the CASA El Dorado…

Health and Human Services →Sutter Health Foundation

The primary objective of Sutter Health Foundation is to keep our healthcare facilities and programs state-of-the-art, providing essential care right here in our community.

Learn more about the Sutter Health Foundation…

Children, Youth Assistance & Education →Soil Born Farm's Roots and Wings Program

Soil Born Farms is a non-profit urban agriculture and education project whose mission is to empower people to participate in a local food system that encourages health, nurtures the environment and grows a sustainable community. Since 2004 the organization has developed and run interconnected programs focused on skill building for personal, community and environmental health.

Learn more about the Soil Born Farm's Roots and Wings Program…

Food Insecurity →Redwood Empire Food Bank's Food Distribution Program

The Redwood Empire Food Bank has been feeding our neighbors in need and leading the community to end hunger since 1987. It is one of the the largest hunger-relief organizations in our area, and work on the front lines of emergency food assistance helping over 100,000 individuals, families, seniors, and children each year.

Learn more about the Redwood Empire Food Bank's Food Distribution Program…

Health and Human Services →St. John’s Program for Real Change

Saint John’s Program for Real Change operates the largest shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness in the Sacramento region. Program residents commit to our long-term, all-encompassing program, covering every facet of their lives, including mental health services, substance use disorder education, life skills classes and employment training. All of this together sets them up for a successful new life and career once they complete the program.

Learn more about the St. John’s Program for Real Change…

Homelessness →Habitat for Humanity’s Cornerstone Development

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide, advocating for fair and just housing policies, and providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.

Learn more about the Habitat for Humanity’s Cornerstone Development…

Health and Human Services →Yolo Crisis Nursery’s Safe Stays and Wrap-around Services

Yolo Crisis Nursery’s mission is to provide early intervention services in a safe environment to nurture healthy and resilient children, strengthen parents and preserve families. Their overarching goal is to protect children from the severe immediate and long-term impacts of abuse and neglect.

Learn more about the Yolo Crisis Nursery’s Safe Stays and Wrap-around Services…

Conservation, Open Space and Climate →California Water Fowl Association’s Youth Education / Conservation Program

The Youth Education/Conservation Program not only helps bolster waterfowl populations but also helps to educate the public, young and old, about the importance of wetlands, waterfowl, and conservation and helps instill a love for wildlife.

Learn more about the California Water Fowl Association’s Youth Education / Conservation Program…

Health and Human Services →Women’s Empowerment Employment-Readiness and Subleasing Programs

By preparing Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with a job-readiness program, emotional support and case management, and assistance through transportation, childcare and more, women form a sisterhood of support that allows them greater opportunity. Women and children find stability, allowing children to become better students with abundant opportunity who can provide for the next generation.

Learn more about the Women’s Empowerment Employment-Readiness and Subleasing Programs…

Food Insecurity →Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services’ Food Distribution Program

SFBFS’ primary objective is to provide more meaningful food, to more people, in more ways to ensure all people in Sacramento County have access to the food they need to live healthy lives and reach their full potential.

Learn more about the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services’ Food Distribution Program…

Children, Youth Assistance & Education →Special Olympics Northern California's Programs

The mission of Special Olympics Northern California is to create an inclusive community where people with and without disabilities can make connections, develop healthy lifestyles, achieve success, and experience the joy of sports.

Learn more about the Special Olympics Northern California's Programs…

Health and Human Services →Easter Seals Superior California’s Four Day Program

The primary goal of the Easter Seals is for people with disabilities to have equal opportunity to live, learn work and play in their community. Easter Seals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion and access through life-changing disability and community services. They envision all people having choices and opportunities to reach their potential.

Learn more about the Easter Seals Superior California’s Four Day Program…

Children, Youth Assistance & Education →Cristo Rey High School Sacramento’s Work Study Program

Cristo Rey High School Sacramento helps prepare the region’s future workforce. Workforce development is a critical topic among companies, nonprofit organizations and government agencies, and Cristo Rey goes beyond theory to real practice by putting high school students into real jobs through its Work Study program.

Learn more about the Cristo Rey High School Sacramento’s Work Study Program…

Emergency Grant →American Red Cross

Funding from the Kelly Foundation will help the American Red Cross continue to respond and help victims recover from tragedies that strike in Northern California, including shelters, food and clothing for flood and fire victims.

Learn more about the American Red Cross…

Homelessness →Mercy Housing’s Resident Service Programs

At Mercy Housing California, the organization develops and operates affordable, service-enriched housing that changes the lives of families, seniors, and people who have been homeless.

Learn more about the Mercy Housing’s Resident Service Programs…

Children, Youth Assistance & Education →Sierra Nevada Journeys’ Classrooms Unleashed Program

Sierra Nevada Journeys focuses on equitable access to outdoor and STEM education. The Classrooms Unleashed program also supports teachers with next generation science standards training and lesson plans while providing opportunities for wider engagement for students’ families and the community.

Learn more about the Sierra Nevada Journeys’ Classrooms Unleashed Program…

Children, Youth Assistance & Education →Stanford Sierra Youth & Families’ Wonder Mentoring Program

The primary objective of the Wonder Mentoring Program is to improve the social and emotional well being of children in foster care, nearly all of whom endured abandonment, abuse, or neglect before entering the system.

Learn more about the Stanford Sierra Youth & Families’ Wonder Mentoring Program…