The 2016 Our Promise (also known as the State Employee Charitable Campaign) season kicked off at the state capital on August 30 with a fair of charities and non-profits introducing themselves to Our Promise key workers that represent their agencies.

This is the third year that Heifer Sacramento participated in this fun and fast paced event. It was a beautiful sunny day for getting to know charitable organizations that California state employees can support with monthly deductions from their pay checks. It doesn't get easier to make a difference. No stamps. No reminder mail. Set it and forget it!


One question asked about Heifer was, 'Does Heifer work here in the U.S.?' The answer is Yes, Heifer does. Heifer is working with small scale farmers in the U.S. to better connect them to markets for their products. Read more about Heifer USA here.

Sobonn Jones visit the Heifer booth at the 2016 Our Promise kickoff at the state capital.

Heifer Sacramento have enthusiastic volunteers eager to staff booths or provide speakers for CSECC events. Contact us! Can't make a CSECC event and want to learn more of Heifer? Visit Heifer International's website for a wealth of information and a video library on Heifer's nearly 60 years work toward eliminating poverty and hunger.