United Way California Capital Region has announced the continuation of their Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program, which will provide a $500 monthly stipend for two years to 20 former foster youth students from Sacramento State and UC Davis. The program, which started in 2024, aims to assist students with expenses and keep them on track to graduate at the end of the year. The program will also provide mentorship, career guidance, and potential job opportunities to the students. The United Way also announced an expansion of the program to include a new cohort of 10 students from UC Davis. READ MORE
Deja, a member of the Collegiate Guaranteed Income pilot program reacts to a surprise announcement that provides her and two other students income during their next year enrolled at Sacramento State University. The students had a table at the United in Purpose Gala by United Way California Capital Region at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento, April 5, 2025. Louis Bryant III OBSERVER
Jayliyah, a member of the Collegiate Guaranteed Income pilot program reacts to a surprise announcement that provides her and other students income during their next year enrolled at Sacramento State University. The students had a table at the United in Purpose Gala by United Way California Capital Region at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento, April 5, 2025. Louis Bryant III OBSERVER
Jayliyah, a member of the Collegiate Guaranteed Income pilot program reacts to a surprise announcement that provides her and other students income during their next year enrolled at Sacramento State University. The students had a table at the United in Purpose Gala by United Way California Capital Region at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento, April 5, 2025. Louis Bryant III OBSERVER
Jayliyah, a member of the Collegiate Guaranteed Income pilot program reacts to a surprise announcement that provides her and other students income during their next year enrolled at Sacramento State University. The students had a table at the United in Purpose Gala by United Way California Capital Region at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento, April 5, 2025. Louis Bryant III OBSERVER
Jeneses, a member of the Collegiate Guaranteed Income pilot program reacts to a surprise announcement that provides her and other students income during their next year enrolled at Sacramento State University. The students had a table at the United in Purpose Gala by United Way California Capital Region at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento, April 5, 2025. Louis Bryant III OBSERVER
Jeneses, a member of the Collegiate Guaranteed Income pilot program reacts to a surprise announcement that provides her and other students income during their next year enrolled at Sacramento State University. The students had a table at the United in Purpose Gala by United Way California Capital Region at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento, April 5, 2025. Louis Bryant III OBSERVER
Dr. Dawnté Early, United Way President and West Sacramento City Councilmember and UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May announce an extended year of Guranteed Income on stage at the United in Purpose Gala by United Way California Capital Region at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento, April 5, 2025. Louis Bryant III OBSERVER
The United Way California Capital Region boardmember, Dr. Richard Pan, Board of Directors Chair and President Dr. Dawnté Early and UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May standing with an oversized check presented to a recipeint at the United in Purpose Gala by United Way California Capital Region at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento, April 5, 2025. Louis Bryant III OBSERVER
Honorable Jesus Tarango, Jr., Chairman of the WIlton Rancheria, [Missing second person] Quirina Orozco West, Sacramento City Council Member, Lisa Kaplan, Sacramento City Council Member District 1, Dawnte Early, United Way President and West Sacramento City Council Member, Mai Vang, Sacramento City Council Member District 8, Rick Jennings Sacramento City Council District 7, at the United in Purpose Gala by United Way California Capital Region at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento, April 5, 2025. Louis Bryant III OBSERVER
Jayliyah, a member of the Collegiate Guaranteed Income pilot program reacts to a surprise announcement that provides her and two other students income during their next year enrolled at Sacramento State University. The students had a table at the United in Purpose Gala by United Way California Capital Region at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento, April 5, 2025. Louis Bryant III OBSERVER
Jayliyah, a member of the Collegiate Guaranteed Income pilot program reacts to a surprise announcement that provides her and two other students income during their next year enrolled at Sacramento State University. The students had a table at the United in Purpose Gala by United Way California Capital Region at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento, April 5, 2025. Louis Bryant III OBSERVER
Jayliyah, a member of the Collegiate Guaranteed Income pilot program receives a hug as she reacts to a surprise announcement that provides her and two other students income during their next year enrolled at Sacramento State University. The students had a table at the United in Purpose Gala by United Way California Capital Region at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento, April 5, 2025. Louis Bryant III OBSERVER
Jayliyah, a member of the Collegiate Guaranteed Income pilot program receives a hug as she reacts to a surprise announcement that provides her and two other students income during their next year enrolled at Sacramento State University. The students had a table at the United in Purpose Gala by United Way California Capital Region at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento, April 5, 2025. Louis Bryant III OBSERVER
The United Way California Capital Region staff and President Dr. Dawnté Early and UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May standing with an oversized check presented to a recipeint at the United in Purpose Gala by United Way California Capital Region at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento, April 5, 2025. Louis Bryant III OBSERVER
The United Way California Capital Region staff and President Dr. Dawnté Early and UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May standing with an oversized check presented to a recipeint at the United in Purpose Gala by United Way California Capital Region at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento, April 5, 2025. Louis Bryant III OBSERVER Dawnté Early and UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May standing with an oversized check presented to a recipeint at the United in Purpose Gala by United Way California Capital Region at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento, April 5, 2025. Louis Bryant III OBSERVER
