Union Pacific Steps UP for Kids! Great News! KidsFirst was recently selected as the recipient of a community grant from Union Pacific. The grant was awarded to KidsFirst because our mission aligns with UP's commitment to building and supporting the communities in which they operate transport services. UP has a dedicated interest in improving the lives of families in our region. They currently have 2,000 employees in the Roseville Service Unit alone. "Union Pacific has been in the business of building America since the 1860s. Today we are doing more then ever before to connect with our communities and support them in the right way. We are confident our collaboration with KidsFirst will be an investment that will impact our community in a meaningful way," says Aaron Hunt, UP's Director of Corporate Relations and Media. UP has given millions of dollars in philanthropic grants over the last ten years. KidsFirst is proud to help Union Pacific keep children and families safe; we thank them for their support. |
Introducing Our New CEO!
We'd like to introduce you to KidsFirst's new CEO Lynda Gregory. A graduate of UC Davis and Lincoln Law School, Lynda has guided complex operations for 15 years having served most recently as COO of the Foundation for California Community Colleges. Prior to that Lynda led the functions of Volunteer Services and Human Resources as Vice President at Catholic Healthcare West's Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento. Lynda's management expertise and passion enhances KidsFirst's well-known leadership role in child advocacy, abuse prevention and in changing the lives of those affected in the Sierra-Sacramento Region.
"I am privileged to be a part of such a wonderful organization made up of dedicated people in preventing child abuse. What nobler cause could there be? KidsFirst has done magnificent work in the past. We look forward to expanding our services to further improve the lives of children and families in our communities," said Gregory.
Board President Scott Myers shared, "The Board of Directors understands the critical work performed by KidsFirst and knew it was essential to conduct an extensive search for our new CEO. We are pleased to welcome Lynda to the KidsFirst Team and look forward to introducing her to our generous donors and community partners." Scott emphasized, "Our Executive Officers and entire Board are grateful to Tilisa May, Interim Executive Director, for her excellent performance in guiding KidsFirst during this leadership transition." |
Thank You To Roseville Rotary Club! We are so lucky to have such wonderful community partnerships with local organizations like the Rotary Club of Roseville! Because we are relocating our headquarters to our Main St. location (read below) we needed assistance converting the space into offices, storage, and client interaction rooms. For their "Rotarians at Work Day" on Saturday, May 1st, the Roseville Club brought 25 volunteers who installed new flooring, painted, built shelves, and restored and cleaned our warehouse. They also purchased and provided most of the materials. We couldn't be more grateful for their thoughtfulness and hard work and we appreciate all they do to help put KidsFirst! To find out more about the Rotary Club of Roseville, visit: www.rotaryrsvl.org To view photos from the day, visit the KidsFirst Facebook photo album. |
Local Children Host Concert for KidsFirst! The Northern California Children's Chorus held a special benefit concert on May 16th in Roseville for KidsFirst! Led by Conductor Judy Britts and Accompanists Bev Houston and Kami Davis, the choir sang "I am a Child" among other beautiful songs. It was a special treat that they selected KidsFirst to receive proceeds from the concert. We appreciate their support and partnership and encourage you to visit the Northern California Children's Chours website to find out more information. |
We're Moving to Main! KidsFirst is dedicated to utilizing all donations, grants, funding and resources so that we can best serve our community. In order to remain fiscally responsible we have decided to move the KidsFirst headquarters at Galilee Road into our Main Street office in Roseville. This will eliminate any additional overhead while we continue to provide exceptional services to local kids and families. The move will take place July 1st and our new mailing address is: 124 Main Street, Roseville, CA 95678. |
