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CBC
23-05-2025
- Health
- CBC
QEH Foundation raises $982,643 with its Big Day of Giving fundraiser
The CEO of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation says the organization is "so grateful" for the donations Prince Edward Islanders made to its annual Big Day of Giving fundraiser on Wednesday. This year, Islanders donated $982,643 to the QEH Foundation, which will be used to purchase new medical equipment for the Charlottetown-based hospital. "Islanders work hard for their money, and we truly appreciate when we are chosen as their charity of choice," said Tracey Comeau, the foundation's CEO. "I'm just so grateful to P.E.I. for making this happen." The equipment purchased with the funds raised will help improve Islanders' access to medical care, according to a post on the foundation's website. "Funding priorities include a software upgrade for the hospital's MRI machine to help reduce wait times and improve diagnosis, an Ortho C-Arm for orthopedic procedures, portable X-ray units for bedside imaging, and BiliLux lights for newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit," the post said.
Business Journals
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
5 things: Umami Ramen opens in Lincoln
Welcome to Friday, loyal readers. Here's what you need to know today. Want more local business headlines? Sign up for our morning and afternoon newsletters to get Sacramento business news delivered straight to your inbox. GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY Find Local Events Near You Connect with a community of local professionals. Explore All Events Umami Ramen adds Lincoln location Last year, Yelp Inc. named Folsom's Umami Ramen the best ramen eatery in the Sacramento area. Now, the local restaurant has expanded with a second location. Umami Ramen recently opened a Lincoln restaurant at 855 Twelve Bridges Drive, Suite 180, operators announced on social media. It joins a Folsom location, which is at 187 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 160. Last April, Yelp put Umami Ramen among California's top 100 ramen spots for 2024. It ranked No. 9 on the list and was the highest-ranked eatery in the Sacramento area. Big Day of Giving fundraising update Thursday was the Big Day of Giving, an annual fundraising push for nonprofits in the Sacramento area. Organized by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, the Big Day of Giving included hundreds of nonprofits serving El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties. This year's effort raised $13.5 million, according to preliminary results posted on the Big Day of Giving's website. That's slightly more than last year's total. Thursday's fundraising push came as local nonprofits are facing uncertainties, Associate Editor Lindsay Oxford reports. Rising costs, increased demand for services and federal funding cuts have the potential to impact nonprofits' operating budgets in the year ahead. Developer Chris Vrame faces new financial pressure In addition to ongoing civil penalties owed to former investors, developer Chris Vrame is facing financial pressure on a new front: missed payments to Sacramento County. Last week, county supervisors authorized the Department of Revenue Recovery to pursue whatever options it can to get Vrame to pay $57,000 owed under a development agreement for an electronic billboard at Stockton Boulevard and Highway 99. Senior Reporter Ben van der Meer has the latest on developer Chris Vrame. Club Pheasant revamp gets key approval West Sacramento City Council has endorsed a group's vision to partially redevelop the Club Pheasant property, approving a development agreement with Ram Cor Dev LLC. Under the agreement, the group of local developers and hospitality experts will create 19,000 square feet of restaurant space on the property, with confirmed tenants including Temple Coffee Roasters, Jack's Urban Eats, Italian eatery Obo and a revamped Club Pheasant bar. Senior Reporter Ben van der Meer has an update on the planned Club Pheasant revamp in West Sacramento. New details about vegan bakery's next location A gluten-free, vegan bakery is lined up for the former Paisley Cafe space in Orangevale. Rancho Cordova-based The Caring Kitchen recently announced its second location will be at 9372 Madison Ave., Suite 1. Owner Delaney Polidori first alluded to the Orangevale expansion in January. The new location, which will be larger than the business's current site on Sunrise Boulevard in Rancho Cordova, will serve as The Caring Kitchen's main bakery and an additional retail storefront. Reporter Jake Abbott explains what to expect from The Caring Kitchen's Orangevale location. Have a great weekend, folks. Thanks for reading.
CBS News
02-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Sacramento nonprofit worries federal cuts would lead to lower Big Day of Giving donations
SACRAMENTO — It's the nonprofit version of Black Friday. Last year, Sacramento's Big Day of Giving raised $13.2 million, but this year, there's concern that the declining economy would lead to lower donations. Megan Laurie with Sacramento's UCP says community donations and government funding are crucial to continuing their programs that assist adults with developmental disabilities. "Every single nonprofit here in our community is watching what the government is doing both federally and statewide, and we're just hoping for the best," she said. Michael Lynch with Improve Your Tomorrow says federal budget cuts have already hit his organization, which helps young men of color go to college. "We immediately lost a million dollars over this next 60 days that helps to fund close to 200 mentors across the country, over 100 right here in Sacramento," Lynch said. The funding uncertainty comes at the same time that there's growing demand for charitable services. "As more and more challenges come to this community, we'll probably continue to see that increased need," Lynch said. These organizers are now calling on the community to raise more money and show support for organizations making a difference across the region. "They're providing services. They're also employing individuals, and they're taking care of those who are finding themselves in challenging situations," Laurie said. Organizers say that even if people can't afford to donate cash, they could still help by volunteering time or donating services to local nonprofits.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Big Day of Giving raising money for Sacramento area non-profits
( — The Sacramento Region Community Foundation is celebrating its 12th annual Big Day of Giving on Thursday. The effort supports more than 850 local non-profits in Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yolo Counties, the organization said. Donors can comb through the Sacramento Region Community Foundation's list of participating non-profits to find organizations they are interested in or sort by those receiving matching donations to make a greater impact. Organizations are also eligible to receive additional funds through various prizes awarded for meeting certain criteria. In addition to monetary donations, Big Day of Giving also helps non-profits find volunteers through an online database. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Journals
01-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
5 things: Big Day of Giving for nonprofits is underway
Welcome to Thursday, loyal readers. Friendly reminder: Friday is the deadline to submit Best Places to Work nominations. We're looking for local employers that have gone above and beyond to create an outstanding workplace culture. Nomination information is available online. Here's what else you need to know today. Want more local business headlines? Sign up for our morning and afternoon newsletters to get Sacramento business news delivered straight to your inbox. GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY Find Local Events Near You Connect with a community of local professionals. Explore All Events GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY Find Local Events Near You Connect with a community of local professionals. Explore All Events Big Day of Giving is underway Today is the Big Day of Giving, an annual fundraising push that has raised more than $104 million for nonprofit organizations in the Sacramento area since 2013. Organized by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, the Big Day of Giving includes hundreds of nonprofits serving El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties. Donation information is available online. You can make donations until 11:59 p.m. tonight. As of 8 a.m., today's effort had raised $4.4 million. Sacramento Zoo cancels Elk Grove move A planned new zoo in Elk Grove will not be moving forward, the Sacramento Zoological Society announced Wednesday. Citing rising costs and concerns a new zoo would house far fewer species than the existing zoo in Sacramento's Land Park, the decision was made not to proceed, the society announced in a statement on its website. Though the Sacramento Zoo is accredited through 2029, the planned move to Elk Grove was sparked by concerns that the aging, landlocked facility in Land Park would eventually fail to meet modern standards for zoos. Senior Reporter Ben van der Meer has details about the decision not to move the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove. Habit Burger plans 2 new Sacramento County sites Habit Burger & Grill, known for its charbroiled hamburgers, has submitted plans for two new locations in Sacramento County. The Irvine-based restaurant chain, which has more than a dozen locations throughout the greater Sacramento market, is seeking major design reviews for projects at 8861 Greenback Lane in Orangevale and 6150 Florin Road in the Florin area of Sacramento County. Reporter Jake Abbott explains what Habit Burger is planning in Sacramento County. Rancho Cordova industrial property sold A fully leased industrial property of three buildings in Rancho Cordova has sold in an off-market deal, Before the property at 2643-2647 Mercantile Drive officially came on the market, broker Peter Winterling said he had three to four good offers to buy. "The number of offers shows how strong the Sacramento industrial market still is," said Winterling, a senior vice president and shareholder with Kidder Mathews. "It's almost as straightforward a purchase as you can find." Senior Reporter Ben van der Meer has details about the industrial property sold in Rancho Cordova. Amazon's vendor change spurs nearly 300 layoffs Nearly 300 jobs at Amazon locations in the Central Valley are being eliminated as the online shopping giant is switching maintenance vendors. The layoffs are effective June 14 for employees of Chicago-based Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (NYSE: JLL) subsidiary Jones Lang LaSalle Americas Inc. The job cuts are a total of 298 people. They include 77 people at SMF1, an Amazon fulfillment center in Metro Air Park, at 4900 West Elkhorn Blvd. in Sacramento. Reporter Mark Anderson explains what you need to know about Central Valley layoffs resulting from Amazon's vendor change. Have a great day, folks. Thanks for reading.
