On April 8th members of the business community and leaders from the California State Government joined together to raise awareness and funds for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Sacramento County.   Presenting sponsor, Accenture, and 22 other corporate supporters hosted “Break the Cycle.  Build a Connection” at the California Museum. Dignitaries in attendance included Senate President proTem and Sacramento County Supervisor Susan Peters. Event chair Gail Gregori created the event as a response to WEAVE’s struggle to ensure that life-saving and changing services remain available to families in need during these challenging economic times. Photos on web site, www.phototia.

Each year the Lunar New Year dinner raises funds to continue the Summer Youth Program. This year, on March 25th, Asian Resources honored California Controller John Chiang, Sierra Health Foundation and Ofa Mann for their leadership and commitment to the community with Acting Lieutenant Governor Mona Pasquil as the Special Guest.   Asian Resources, Inc. (ARI) is a non-profit community based organization established in 1980 dedicated to providing multiple social services needed in the community, empowering everyone to become a vital part of the changing, diverse society.   State Controller John Chiang, Asian Resources Boardmember Melanie Ramil TOFA President Ofa Mann, TOFA Boardmembe

On March 30th, SARTA drew together 300 members of the Sacramento region's medical device and medical technology sector at Sacramento State University.  The event featured the inaugural Claire Pomeroy Awards for Innovation in Medical Technology, the Next Wave Med Tech Innovators Challenge, a panel of venture capital investors from the Bay Area, a historical display of medical technology, and a concluding reception featuring 50 exhibitors. SARTA is a nonprofit organization founded to foster entrepreneurial growth and attract investment capital to the high-technology business sector in the greater Sacramento region through pubic and private alliances. David Logan, Co-Founder, CultureSync

A fundraising reception on March 26th with Ruth Reichl, featuring Sapphire martinis, boutique California wine, and seasonal dishes by Executive Chef Michael Tuohy and Grange Restaurant. Sponsored by the Grange Restaurant and Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op. Following the reception, Ruth Reichl presented a lecture—“Garlic and Sapphires” – at the Crest Theatre. Ruth Reichl is former Editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine and author of the bestselling memoirs Garlic and Sapphires, Tender at the Bone, and Not Becoming My Mother.  www.californialectures.org    Suzette Riddle, Executive Director California Lectures Ruth Reichl, Author Darrell Corti, Corti Bros  Michael Tuohy, Executive Chief, G

 On March 24th representatives from Nissan, WEAVE and Capital Public Radio met with key supporters of the 13th Annual Nissan Retire Your Attire Clothing Drive to accept donations of apparel for WEAVE’s Suited for Success program. During the 10 day drive Capitol staffers and elected officials donated thousands of suits, dresses, shirts, shoes and ties to be distributed to victims of domestic violence who are reentering the workforce and working to rebuild their lives. Beth Hassett, Executive Director of WEAVE, was overwhelmed by the generosity of the Capitol community this year and by the support members have shown for domestic violence services. On March 25th the boxes of clothes will be