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Free Tax Assistance Continues throughout the Year
YCCA can help prepare your back taxes all year round!
Davis Media Access highlighted the Yolo County Children’s Alliance VITA program, or free tax assistance program. Even after tax day (April 18, 2022), YCCA and can assist individuals and families in preparing their back taxes all year round. Find out how to schedule an appointment and if you are eligible for VITA on the In the Studio Interview here.
Child Abuse Prevention Month is April
Help Build Youth Resilience this Month
Throughout Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC), Yolo County Children’s Alliance (YCCA), and partners are raising awareness about nurturing resilience in youth and their families in the region. This year, the Yolo County CAPC will be leveraging the Strong Families Yolo website, launched in 2021, to provide new interactive resources and educational materials focused on the needs of youth and their parents/caregivers. Read the entire press release HERE!
Know Your Charity!
A YouTube Channel Interview from Folsom High School
“Know Your Charity” is a talk show series hosted by Harini Krishnan focused on bringing awareness about local charities and organizations in the Greater Sacramento Area. By doing this she’s hoping to inspire youth and their families to help out in their community. Learn about the Yolo County Children’s Alliance and our work in the community HERE!
KCRA 3: The Impact of ARP Funding 3/14/2022
The importance of mini grants and giving back to the community post-pandemic.
The American Rescue Plan mini-grants will significantly impact the communities YCCA serves in a positive way. Throughout the pandemic, the communities we serve were hit hardest when houses lost their sources of income and new parents lost the ability to provide basic needs and resources to children. Our community is building its resilience back up, and the ARP funding towards community-centered resources and events is how YCCA stewards funds into the hands of those who need it most. Watch the full KCRA coverage here.
Sacramento Business Journal 40 Under 40
1/2/2022
40 Under 40 honoree: Jeneba Lahai of Yolo County Children's Alliance
“During the last seven years, we grew the organization by bringing in new funding opportunities while creating new programs and developing key community collaboration…” Read more about Jeneba Lahai’s impact on the agency, in the community, and about her passion for helping others
Sacramento Bee Holiday Giving
12/25/2021
Sacramento Book of Dreams Readers Show their Generosity: YCCA Holiday Toy Distribution
…“I will do anything for them to have a good Christmas. I don’t care how long or how far I have to go,” she said…Yolo County Children’s Alliance Executive Director Jeneba Lahai greeted volunteers who came to work, and noted the event is a prime example of what happens when members of the community come together to help those in need. She understands at a personal level what it means to be supported by a community when you are down.
Woodland Daily Democrat
12/20/2021
Yolo County Children's Alliance distributes toys and supplies to West Sacramento families
“…most of the families that [YCCA] works with have been hit hard by the economic impacts caused by the pandemic that has led to lack of income…It’s our last event of the year and we wanted to do something where we can celebrate the community, life people’s spirit and give kids some wonderful toys for the holidays.” Read the toy distribution event coverage here.
Good Day Sacramento
12/18/2021
Yolo County Children's Alliance Hosts Holiday Toy Giveaway
Our community came together this year to distribute toys and resources to families in need. Click here to see the live coverage from the event!
Sacramento Bee
12/7/2021
Yolo County group offers help to those living in poverty
“… it takes a lot of resources to meet all of the needs of all those living in poverty in Yolo County, families of all races, ethnic groups and ages… The need is greater than ever, especially with the growing influx of refugees following the sudden formal takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban…” Read the entire article HERE.
Woodland Daily Democrat
8/19/2021
First 5 California, Yolo County Children's Alliance, and SupplyBank.org support our communities
On Wednesday, 8/19, YCCA hosted a press conference to acknowledge our partners at First 5 California, First 5 Yolo, SupplyBank.org, and the Yolo County Office of Education.
ABC 10
7/30/2021
Jeneba Lahai Speaks to Backpack Giveaway
Hear from our Executive Director, Jeneba Lahai, about YCCA’s 6th Annual Backpack Giveaway Event and the importance of it to our community on Your California Life here.
Univision
7/29/2021
Backpack Giveaway Event
Hear from our Board Chair, Francisco Castillo, about YCCA’s 6th Annual Backpack Giveaway Event and the importance of it to our community, en Espanol.
Sacramento Bee
7/07/2021
Rent Relief Application Process
Hear from Executive Director, Jeneba Lahai, about the importance of the collaboration of community partnerships here.
COVID-19 Update
YCCA’s physical offices are open, but require masks indoors!
Need help with MediCal, Covered CA or other health insurance? Call Miguel 530-979-7062
Need food or CalFresh? Call Miguel 530-979-7062
Housing questions? Call Elise 530-902-9288
Pregnant or parenting a newborn? Healthy Families Yolo County home visiting program (via virtual visits for now). Call Marisol 530-902-5983
Questions about how to access resources? Tax preparation assistance? Census 2020? Call the Family Resource Center 916-572-0560
Yolo County Children’s Alliance chosen to be honored at second annual California Nonprofits Day celebration
Awards, state leaders will honor “Nonprofits of the Year” at State Capitol event June 2
Davis, CA – On Wednesday, June 28, Yolo County Children’s Alliance will be honored as a Nonprofit of the Year at a celebration of California Nonprofits Day at the State Capitol in Sacramento.
Yolo County Children’s Alliance kicks off Valentine’s Day themed Canned Food Drive
Food Drive aims to redefine season of love to include helping others
Davis, California — In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Yolo County Children’s Alliance is asking the community to ‘spread the love’ to those in need. To that end, Yolo County Children’s Alliance is collecting canned and dry goods beginning Friday, February 10 through Tuesday, February 21, 2017. All items benefit YCCA’s West Sacramento Family Resource Center’s Emergency Food Pantry, which supports families in need throughout the year, and clients in our Step by Step/Paso a Paso home visiting program.
Fashion, Food, and Fun… By Kids, With Kids, For Kids!
Teenage Project Runway Reality TV star joins forces with local teens to support child abuse prevention in Yolo County