Citizen Voice, a rapidly growing non-profit movement based in Sacramento, is announcing the kick-off of a brand-new project during Week of the Young Child aimed at helping kids have an impact on their world in unique ways tailored just for children. “World Change Kids” is a special project that offers fun ways for children to support groundbreaking Citizen Voice efforts such as the highly acclaimed CV SAFELY OUT™ project, which has just gone national.   SAFELY OUT™ helps protect the vulnerable by getting specially designed evacuation kits into the homes of frail elderly, people with disabilities, families with young children, and anyone who might be impacted by a sudden disaster that requ

The Sacramento Valley Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® awarded over $850,000 in grants to local organizations that deliver screening, patient support and education programs throughout the Affiliate’s 19-county service area. The announcement was made at a breakfast honoring top individual fundraisers from the 2011 Race for the Cure, held April 11 at The Mind Institute at UC Davis Medical Center. “With these grants our Affiliate has invested $2.85 million in three years, specifically for women who are without insurance or are at higher risk,” said Executive Director Paula Birdsong. “For every dollar we raise, 25% is directed at research to find the cures and 75% supports local orga

Continuing its winning ways, Me Communications took home some top honors at the Sacramento Public Relations Association’s (SPRA) 25th Anniversary CAPPIE Awards ceremony. Me Communications won three public relations awards including two Gold awards for their work with the Colon Cancer Alliance, a nationally recognized non-profit. “We are always finding new ways to increase awareness for our clients,” said Janet Soule, Co-owner of Me Communications. “It’s very rewarding to know that the work we do on their behalf is not only successful, but is recognized by the industry for its originality.” “We strive to provide all of our clients with innovative public relations and marketing campaigns t

The Undy 5000 5K Run/Walk to fight colon cancer is coming to Sacramento for the first time ever. It will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, at William Land Park, kicking off March, which is also Colon Cancer Awareness Month. The event is one of three Undy 5000 races in March. Participants are encouraged to run in their underwear as a tongue-in-cheek reference to the area affected by colon cancer. “We wanted to have a great start to Colon Cancer Awareness Month,” said Todd Setter, National Undy 5000 Event Director. “We know Sacramento will be a great host for the region’s first Undy 5000 event. A portion of the funds raised from the 2012 Sacramento Undy 5000 will be given to our

The Sacramento Valley Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is pleased to announce the selection of Paula Birdsong as its new executive director. Birdsong will take over for executive director Donna Sanderson who will retire in October. “Paula’s experience as the regional vice president of the American Cancer Society, California Division made her the ideal candidate for this position” said Sanderson. “She managed operations for 32 counties throughout California, all while improving the organization’s financial status and exceeding annual donor contributions. Her experiences will help Komen to continue providing outstanding breast health services and education while exploring new ways