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916 Ink Perseveres

February 11, 2021 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ The joyful parties at The Imaginarium are over for now—and Ian Hadley, the gracious host, misses them. The Imaginarium is not a dance hall but a young people’s writing center in South […]

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Taking Root

November 24, 2020 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ In March 2016, Alfred Melbourne walked out of Wasco State Prison in Kern County—free at last. He had served 18 years for assault with a firearm and assault with a deadly weapon. […]

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Kids Ride Free on SacRT

October 22, 2020 Sacramento Regional Transit District

by Thea Marie Rood The Sacramento Regional Transit District’s fare-free transit program, which waives fares for students and youth in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade across SacRT’s service area, has been extended for another year, […]

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RydeFreeRT: A Proven Success

October 15, 2020 Sacramento Regional Transit District

by Thea Marie Rood The Sacramento Regional Transit District’s fare-free program, which waives fares for students and youth in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade across SacRT’s service area, has been extended for another year, through […]

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Youth Campaign for More Funding

February 13, 2020 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Four years ago, Dexter Niskala, then a junior at Luther Burbank High, campaigned for Measure Y, which would have created a new tax to fund children’s programs in Sacramento. “I asked hundreds […]

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WALKSacramento Strives to Ensure the Safety of Sacramento Students

December 19, 2019 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Five days a week, thousands of boys and girls throughout Sacramento walk to school and back—putting themselves in peril. At many corners, the children face motorists who might run red lights and […]

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Boys & Men of Color Summit Fosters Brotherhood

December 5, 2019 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Thirty diverse young men—most of whom had never met—sat in a circle recently in a room at Sacramento State University, during the 8th annual Boys & Men of Color Summit. The circle […]

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916 Ink Provides Young Writers Publishing Opportunities

October 24, 2019 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Three months ago, Molly Seely began a new chapter in her life by attending Amplify — a week-long summer camp for girls and boys in South Sacramento. Like traditional camps that involve […]

Youth

The Girl Inspired Conference Gives Young Women in Sacramento Advice on Success

June 20, 2019 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Days before she graduated from Pacific Elementary School in South Sacramento, 11-year-old Amyah Davis had a chance to hear successful women speak on important topics such as how to excel in life. […]

Youth

LaFCC Empowers Sacramento Youth to Thrive

June 6, 2019 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Paola Benitez was struggling in school – her grades were low and she was suffering from anger-management issues due to trauma experienced at home. Paola’s mother wanted to see her daughter succeed, […]

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