SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation is calling out for local nonprofits to apply to become the recipient of the next community betterment project to be led by the Leadership Sacramento Class of 2026. The 41^st Leadership Sacramento cohort is comprised of 40 motivated and inspired individuals representing a diverse variety of businesses and organizations throughout the region. Each year, Leadership Sacramento partners with a local nonprofit and identifies a deserving project. After a year of service, the program culminates with the completion of a community betterment project.

Recent examples of Leadership Sacramento community betterment partners and completed projects include the following:

• Partnering with Alchemist CDC for the revitalization of the Oak Park Sol Community Garden by the Class of 2025;
• Partnering with Street Soccer USA Sacramento to build a second park facility at along the Del Paso Corridor by the Class of 2024.

“Without question, the highlight of the Leadership Sacramento program each year is working in partnership with an amazing local nonprofit and immersing ourselves in a community project that impacts lives, uplifts the community, and makes the future brighter for our charitable partner,” said Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation Program Manager Savannah Fox. “We encourage interested nonprofits to apply for the program so we can shine a light on another incredible organization.”

Local nonprofits interested in becoming the recipient of the community betterment project are encouraged to apply via this link by February 6, 2026. After a collaborative review and selection process, the nonprofit recipient and community betterment project will be announced in April 2026. Over the past eight years, Leadership Sacramento classes have invested more than $1.9 million in local community nonprofits.

More information about Leadership Sacramento is available at www.LeadershipSacramento.org. For more information about the Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation, please visit MetroChamber.org/Foundation.

About Leadership Sacramento
Leadership Sacramento, founded in 1985, is a program of the Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation that develops community-minded business and civic leaders of tomorrow. This year-long interactive program provides a behind-the-scenes view of the issues that impact the region’s economy. Leadership Sacramento is available to a select group of participants chosen through a competitive application process, hosting monthly day-long sessions, and culminating in the completion of a community betterment project. Learn more at https://metrochamber.org/foundation/programs/leadership-sacramento. 

About Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation

The Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation creates equitable paths to leadership, community development, and employment for people in business. Connected to the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Metro Chamber Foundation facilitates five programs and supports the growth of leaders in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties. For more information, please visit https://metrochamber.org/foundation/.

About Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce leads with a collective voice that brings members together for business to prosper by providing opportunity, service, and solutions for a thriving regional economy. Established in 1895, the Metro Chamber is the largest, most prominent, and established voice for business representing members and their workforce in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties. The Metro Chamber provides businesses and individuals with the programs, services and advocacy needed to build vibrant communities, a ready workforce, connected region and strong business. For more information, please visit www.metrochamber.org.

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