A System of Support: Sacramento County Probation helps clients reintegrate
Officer, social worker, positive influence. Probation officers do it all for their clients.
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‘We are in the profession of supporting positive change’: Sacramento County Probation works to uplift clients and keep them from falling back into the system
Julie Wherry would like to work herself out of a job. As assistant chief probation officer for Sacramento County, she wants more people to understand…
Working together to achieve more: Northern California manufacturers and educators collaborate to the benefit of businesses and job seekers
While it may not be the first industry you think of when you picture Butte County, manufacturing plays a significant role in the area’s economy,…
A Helping Hand: IHSS provides a lifeline to Sacramento County resident in need of a little care
Everyone has a time in their life when they need a little help. While some can rely on family or friends to lend a hand, others cannot. Some may have more intensive needs. In such cases, Sacramento County’s In Home Supportive Services may be able to help.
California Workforce Association and its members are paving the way for people with disabilities
According to the Department of Labor, individuals with a disability were significantly more likely to be unemployed than their typically abled peers. Across all age groups, only 19% of people with a disability were working in 2021 versus nearly 64% of those without a disability. And 29% of workers with a disability were employed part-time versus 16% of those without a disability.
The American River Basin Study: Diversifying where we get our water is key to combating climate change
We don’t always treat water like the life-sustaining resource it is. Instead, we take it for granted: With the turn of a tap, it’s at…
California Workforce Association Spotlight: Members help job seekers and employers reconnect post-pandemic
By April 2020, the national unemployment rate soared to 14.7%. By October of that year, it dropped by half to 6.9%. But since then, that descent has slowed down to 3.5% by September 2022. To date, employment in service occupations has yet to catch up to pre-pandemic levels.
Folsom Reservoir: Keeping water when and where we need it
The federal Bureau of Reclamation’s recently released American River Basin Study found that increased temperatures, likely due to climate change, are decreasing the amount of water banked in snowpack, which the area has historically relied upon as a slow-release reservoir. The study suggested several adaptation strategies—groundwater use and recharge depending upon hydrology (known as conjunctive use) and alternative water diversions)—to meet water needs.
COPD patients sought for clinical trials in Sacramento: New treatment for respiratory problems could be on the way
A progressive disease, COPD reduces the elasticity of bronchial tubes and air sacs in the lungs, leading to individuals having difficulty catching their breath. While there is no cure, COPD can be treated. To that end, Northern California Research is currently looking for COPD patients to participate in clinical trials for these treatments.
Beat the Heat: Clinical trials in Sacramento looking for women suffering from menopausal hot flashes
Menopause can come with symptoms—such as mood swings, weight gain, reduced libido and sudden hot flashes—that can be difficult for many women to navigate. For those suffering from symptoms, there is help.
There’s no need to be weak in the knees: Clinical trials in Sacramento aim to help those suffering from osteoarthritis
In the words of the venerable Bette Davis, “Getting old ain’t for sissies.” And while with age inevitably comes aches and pains, for those suffering…
Northern California Research conducts important studies that advance treatment: Sacramento-area volunteers needed for clinical trials
The FDA requires new medical treatments to be studied in clinical trials before they can be approved for general use. Learn why this is important–and how you can help.
Lean, Green, Affordable Housing: 440 Arden bolsters Sacramento’s affordable housing stock
When Governor Gavin Newsom put out a call for more affordable housing development, BRIDGE Housing Corporation answered. In 2021, Newsom signed legislation designed to increase…
Future Investments: Affordable quality child care in Sacramento benefits everyone, not just families
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted just how vital child care is for working families. Due to stay-at-home orders and virtual learning, nearly 20% of working-age adults…
An experienced affordable housing organization is bringing its unique approach to Sacramento
BRIDGE Housing Corporation was born of an act of generosity. In 1983, an anonymous donation to the San Francisco Foundation enabled the philanthropic organization to…
A History of Change
“We understand that many of our clients experience great trauma in their lives that hinders their ability to thrive.”
Leo McFarland
President and CEO, Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada
Making an Impact
“Removing development impact fees can be another step a city can take to make it a lot more attractive to a builder to build affordable housing.”
Jonathan Stern
Director of planning and acquisitions, BRIDGE Housing Corporation