Thursday, May 15, 2025
68.2 F
Roseville

Sacramento Community Foundation receives $1.1 million grant

Sacramento, CA- The Sacramento Region Community Foundation (Foundation) was recently awarded a $1.1 million grant to advance the early success of its Capital Area Promise (CAP) Scholars program, which aims to improve access to higher education for local students-particularly young men of color, who encounter the greatest barriers to college success.

“The gender and racial disparities we see in local students’ readiness to attend college and graduate with a degree underline the necessity and urgency of this work, and the timeliness of this grant,” said Linda Beech Cutler, the Foundation’s chief executive, noting that data from the California Department of Education show nearly three-quarters of African-American and Hispanic/Latino male students in Sacramento County are not prepared for college when they graduate from high school.

The investment from College Futures Foundation (College Futures) will fortify the CAP Scholars program’s collaborative partnerships and data-driven efforts to help local educational institutions adapt their policies and practices to more effectively serve students in the capital region.

In partnership with Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD), for example, the CAP Scholars program is helping educators explore how they can use data to begin addressing educational equity in their schools, and even identify college-ready students who might otherwise be overlooked.

That systems-oriented approach is aligned with the Foundation’s leadership role in local and state-wide efforts to ensure young men of color enjoy equitable opportunities to live flourishing lives, according to Cutler, and it complements the CAP Scholars program’s strengths-based and student-centered beginnings. Since 2016, the program has provided comprehensive college-readiness training to help local students develop the skills and strategies they need to adeptly navigate college, and its need-based scholarships have closed the financial gaps that can derail students’ success.

In two years, more than 240 local students have received scholarships through the program-nearly 60 percent of whom were young men of color in 2018-and their successes are informing future work.

“The consequences of educational inequity are devastating for young people, for their families, and for the future of our community,” Cutler said. “But by fostering partnerships and using data with educators, with community organizations, and with the students themselves, we know can make a meaningful difference.”

The funding from College Futures capitalizes on its significant support of the CAP Scholars program since its launch. In total, College Futures has awarded more than $2 million to address educational inequity in the Sacramento region as part of the Foundation’s Strategic Initiative to Prepare Students to Succeed in the New Economy.

In addition to College Futures and SCUSD, the Foundation’s CAP Scholars partners include Sacramento State, Improve Your Tomorrow, Youth Development Network, California Student Opportunity and Access Program, and PaperWings Creative.

To learn more about the CAP Scholars program, visit www.sacregcf.org/



Sphere Las Vegas

Festival! May 16 -18

Support local sports!

Trending

Denio Family Park in Roseville: A welcome addition to local outdoor recreation

Roseville, Calif. - Simple, yet powerful words of encouragement attributed to the Denio Family are etched in the flipside of the new sign denoting Roseville's newest outdoor showcase, Denio Family Park.

Rudy’s Gourmet Mexican Cuisine in Rocklin

At Rudy’s we take real pride in serving our guests authentic Mexican cuisine. We are proud to offer you our tradition of fresh, high quality meals with excellent service.

Wags To Riches Pet Grooming in Rocklin

Established in 1991 Wags to Riches Pet Grooming has been serving the Rocklin, CA and surrounding cities for over 30+ years. We provide grooming, bath, teeth cleaning, anal grand extractions and nail services for cats and dogs.

Twelve Bridges Dental Group in Roseville

Dr. Raj & Insiya Zanzi provide excellent dental care for you & your family in Roseville and Lincoln at their state of the art dental practice.

Music Store in Rocklin

The Music Store, Rocklin has been one the premier band and orchestra musical instrument rental and sales shop for over 27 years.

Topics

Denio Family Park in Roseville: A welcome addition to local outdoor recreation

Roseville, Calif. - Simple, yet powerful words of encouragement attributed to the Denio Family are etched in the flipside of the new sign denoting Roseville's newest outdoor showcase, Denio Family Park.

Rudy’s Gourmet Mexican Cuisine in Rocklin

At Rudy’s we take real pride in serving our guests authentic Mexican cuisine. We are proud to offer you our tradition of fresh, high quality meals with excellent service.

Wags To Riches Pet Grooming in Rocklin

Established in 1991 Wags to Riches Pet Grooming has been serving the Rocklin, CA and surrounding cities for over 30+ years. We provide grooming, bath, teeth cleaning, anal grand extractions and nail services for cats and dogs.

Twelve Bridges Dental Group in Roseville

Dr. Raj & Insiya Zanzi provide excellent dental care for you & your family in Roseville and Lincoln at their state of the art dental practice.

Music Store in Rocklin

The Music Store, Rocklin has been one the premier band and orchestra musical instrument rental and sales shop for over 27 years.

Back Forty Texas BBQ in Roseville

Order food online at Back Forty Texas BBQ in Roseville! Enjoy our cuisine at home or in the office. We offer catering for events - delicious and convenient!

Beltone Hearing Care Center in Roseville

Visit this Beltone hearing aid center and store in Roseville to buy or repair hearing aid products and schedule a free hearing test.

Weekend Festival: 2025 Golden Road Gathering in Placerville

Placerville, Calif.- Golden Road Gathering 2025 announces the initial artist lineup and tickets on-sale for its third edition running May 16-18, 2025 at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, CA.

Related Articles

Local Spotlight

Roseville Sheet Metal serving community’s heating and air needs for over 70 years

Roseville, Calif. - At Roseville Sheet Metal, we’re proud of our years of service to the Roseville area and look forward to helping you with your air conditioning and heating needs.

Sacramento Naturopathic Medical Center emphasizes the use of prevention and natural therapeutics

Sacramento Naturopathic Medical Center is a professional primary care natural medicine committed to helping all people reach their full potential – mind, body and spirit.

Stanford Ranch Family Dentistry in Rocklin serving the local community since 2000

Rocklin, Calif.- For nearly 25 years, Jason and Heather have grown their successful Stanford Ranch Family Dentistry practice by faithfully serving patients throughout the Rocklin, Roseville, and greater South Placer County region. Their business has grown to now employ over a dozen employees which helps them meet the growing demands of a successful local business.