Big Day of Giving is Thursday, May 1, 2025!
Last year 5% of the total finds raised on Big Day of Giving went towards education and less than 1.5% wen towards early childhood literacy. Sacramento has a clear philanthropic gap in literacy funding. Your contributions will mean we can reach more kids and advance children’s literacy in Sacramento.
Today we want to highlight the work of other literacy non-profits in Sacramento and support more funds directed into early childhood literacy. Check out these non-profits below and consider supporting them in them in this years giving!
916 Ink is Sacramento’s art-based creative writing and literacy tutoring nonprofit that provides workshops and tutoring to transform Sacramento youth into strong readers, confident communicators, and published authors.
City Year’s dual mission is to advance academic outcomes for all students and develop the next generation of leaders through national service.
Closing the Gap is reducing the academic achievement gap in the Sacramento region by supporting local programs helping local 8th through 12th graders achieve academic success to prepare and apply for education at a four-year college or university.
Our mission is to empower Afghan children in Sacramento County by providing them with the essential basic skills to read and write in Dari/Farsi and Pashto. We are a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization committed to delivering high-quality, culturally relevant education that fosters literacy and a deep connection to their heritage.
Food Literacy Center’s mission is to inspire kids to eat their vegetables. We teach children in low-income elementary schools cooking, nutrition, gardening, and active play to improve our health, environment, and economy.
Roberts Family Development Center’s mission is to provide services to the Greater Sacramento area that meet individual needs of each family member. Our services provide a holistic approach focusing on K-12th grade education and enrichment, parent education and empowerment, community advocacy, and civic involvement.
The Sacramento Literacy Foundation’s mission is to help all children in our community — through funding, advocacy, and collaboration — read at grade-level.
Local volunteers helping local students to become strong readers.
From advancing youth opportunities to help kids excel in school, to strengthening local communities, investing families for financial security, and improving health and well-being for all, United Way is committed to building a future where everyone can reach their full potential and thrive