Article by Bank of America News Release

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Bank of America recently announced it recently awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to 20 local nonprofits across the Greater Sacramento region and San Joaquin Valley to drive meaningful and sustainable progress to help tackle society’s biggest challenges. This first round of grants the company awards to local nonprofits throughout the year was focused on health-related and workforce development programs.

Two of this year’s grant awardees include Digital NEST and Sunburst Projects. Digital NEST, serving Stockton and Modesto, among other California cities, creates scalable technology learning centers for Latino youth, providing culturally relevant and age-appropriate programs to help members of underserved communities explore career pathways, build confidence and pave the way for careers in tech and tech-adjacent industries. Sunburst Projects, located in Sacramento, has supported the Northern California HIV/AIDS community and their loved ones for nearly 40 years, helping clients access medical care and lifesaving medications, so they can live their healthiest lives and reach their highest potential. 

“Partnerships are how you accelerate and amplify impact. We are proud to consider Bank of America, as a partner of the Digital NEST,” said Jacob Martinez, founder and CEO of Digital NEST. “With the support of Bank of America, we have been able to provide programming that allows our youth to build a foundation of the professional and technical skills and experiences every young person needs to thrive in today’s workforce.”