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Action is the Key to All Foundational Success

Quarterly Newsletter

The Capital Region is experiencing a time of tremendous opportunity. There is a growing culture of awareness, a desire for collaboration, and a willingness to explore new ideas. As our region evolves, the Metro Chamber Foundation is committed to fostering economic and community development through the promotion of young professionals, emerging leaders, and philanthropy. More than ever, now is the time to get involved and find your Path to Lead.

The Metro Chamber Foundation has four programs under it's growing portfolio: Metro EDGE, Leadership Sacramento, Inspire Giving, and Thousand Strong. Together, these four programs help young professionals connect, embrace employees who lead and encourage professionals and businesses to give back and serve the communities they call home.
 
Our mission is to increase regional investment in young people. We believe strongly that building a talent pipeline, improving workforce diversity and bringing new ideas and skills into the workplace are all critical components of building a healthy and thriving community.

The time is now to get involved, embrace the programs we offer, and make a difference in the future of our region. Take the first step by learning more at our annual Summer Games on Thursday, August 30th. Come meet program participants, learn how to get involved, and see the impact these programs have on our community. We look forward to seeing you there.

Talia Kaufman
Executive Director
Metro Chamber Foundation
TKaufman@metrochamber.org
916-319-4273

Metro EDGE

#NextLevel Immersion Day

Metro EDGE's Immersion Day is one of our biggest regional advocacy events and this year, will be focused on housing. The day will provide an opportunity for participants to deep dive into the housing climate in our region and speak with local industry leaders to understand this complex topic. Participants will also go on exclusive site visits to existing and upcoming housing developments in Sacramento.

As Sacramento continues to grow and thrive, it's more important than ever to be informed. The dramatic growth of the Sacramento region affects us all and Metro EDGE is excited to provide an opportunity to discuss this important issue, get in-the-know, and understand what's going on and why it's happening.

Encourage your YPs to get involved in the conversation and register today. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Andrea Ellinghouse for more information.

Leadership Sacramento

#LS18 Rock The Block

The Leadership Sacramento class of 2018 has selected to support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento for their inaugural Rock the Block event that will help transform the face of an Oak Park neighborhood in one weekend. 

During each Rock the Block event, dozens of volunteers converge on a block to contribute to community transformation through a variety of beautification and exterior repair projects. Building on Habitat's mission to reconnect the community, Rock the Block is all about neighbors helping neighbors, inspiring active participation in your neighborhoods and building sustainable collaborative partnerships.

Donations can made through Habitat for Humanity's website. Please designate your donation by selecting Rock the Block with Leadership Sacramento.

Thank you to our Alumni for attending this year's Alumni Mixer. Check out pictures here!

Inspire Giving

A Little is Enough, if Enough People Do It

Please join us on May 23rd to learn about the 2018 Inspire Giving grant recipient, GRID Alternatives.

GRID Alternatives helps low-income families save money while bringing clean solar energy onto the grid, and provides volunteers and job seekers with hands-on experience in solar. In order to volunteer at one our upcoming volunteer events, you will need to complete an orientation. At this event, you will be able to learn more about GRID Alternatives and Inspire Giving, check out their new office space, and go through a quick in-person orientation so you are able to volunteer at future work days.

Upcoming Events:

 

05/23

Inspire Giving Mixer at GRID Alternatives

Grid Alternatives Training Center 
5:30-7:30pm
Register Here
 

06/21

Metro EDGE Immersion Day

SHRA
12:30-5:30pm
Register Here
 

06/21

Metro EDGE In the Mix

Following Issue Immersion Day
The Mix
5:30-8:00 pm
Register Here
 

08/30

Save The Date!
Annual Foundation Fundraiser

Summer Games
CalFit on K
4:00-7:00 pm

In the News


The Metro Chamber Foundation's Thousand Strong intern, Jordan Smith, discusses the importance of businesses taking a chance on high school students and providing youth employment opportunities in this month's issue of Comstock's Magazine.



Jordan Smith
2018 Thousand Strong Intern

Faces of the Foundation


Check out what Foundation program participants and alumni are doing around our region! Want to highlight someone? Send in your story and it will be featured next quarter!
Liza Kirkland, LS17, and La Familia, nonprofit beneficiary of the LS17 class were both honored at the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Award Luncheon.
Kerri Warner, LS09 and Inspire Giving Advisory Board Member, was selected to create art for Regional Transit's light rail art cars project.

Follow us on Social Media!


Follow the programs of the Metro Chamber Foundation on Social Media by clicking on any of the icons below.
Inspire Giving on Facebook
Inspire Giving on Twitter
Leadership Sacramento on Facebook
Metro EDGE on Twitter
Metro EDGE on Facebook
Metro Chamber Foundation Website

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The Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation's primary purpose is to foster economic and community development through the promotion of the arts, youth, workforce development, community and economic betterment, leadership, and education. The Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation currently supports Leadership Sacramento, Metro EDGE, Inspire Giving, and Thousand Strong.

Our mailing address is:
Metro Chamber Foundation
1 Capitol Mall, Suite 700
Sacramento, CA, 95814

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