Cut to the Chase – South Sacramento
2025-02-06 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Tapers Barber Shop, 3310 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95817
Cut to the Chase is a monthly meet-up for Black men to gather and discuss the everyday challenges and issues they face. We invite men to join us for encouragement, counseling, and support in a small group setting with licensed mental health professionals. Cut to the Chase is a program that seeks to address and reduce the stigma surrounding Black men and therapy, as well as provide culturally specific mental health resources and support that is uniquely tailored for men of color.
South Sacramento meet-ups are held every first Thursday of the month from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Tapers Barber Shop (3310 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817).
Dates include:

February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
May 1, 2025
June 5, 2025
August 7, 2025
September 4, 2025
October 2, 2025

For questions, contact info@gsul.org

Cut to the Chase - North Sacramento
2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Five Starr Fades, 1332 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 95825, United States
Cut to the Chase is a monthly meet-up for Black men to gather and discuss the everyday challenges and issues they face. We invite men to join us for encouragement, counseling, and support in a small group setting with licensed mental health professionals. Cut to the Chase is a program that seeks to address and reduce the stigma surrounding Black men and therapy, as well as provide culturally specific mental health resources and support that is uniquely tailored for men of color.
North Sacramento meet-ups are held every second Thursday of the month from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Five Starr Fades (1332 Del Paso Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95825).
Dates include:

February 13, 2025
March 13, 2025
April 10, 2025
May 8, 2025
June 12, 2025
August 14, 2025
September 11, 2025
October 9, 2025

For questions, contact info@gsul.org.

Keys to HomeOwnership
2025-08-15 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-10 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Keys to HomeOwnership is a live 8-hour homebuyer’s education course, offered via Zoom (link will be sent prior to the class). This course provides home-buying insight for home-buyers, who need to complete an 8-hour Homebuyer Education and Counseling Course. Greater Sacramento Urban League staff will walk you through the steps of purchasing a home including budgeting for a home, credit checks, the lending process, homeowners insurance, closing costs, and much more. Upon completion of the class, participants will be provided a homebuyer’s education certificate.

NOTE: If you are completing this course as a requirement for a downpayment assistance program, please double-check with your lender to make sure this course is accepted for your specific loan requirements.
Questions? Contact us at housing@gsul.org or 916-286-8651.
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Sacramento EMS Corps Information Session
2025-08-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | GSUL Empowerment Center, 3725 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 95835, United States
Come and learn more about the Sacramento EMS Corps Program from current students and teachers! Start your career in emergency medical services and gain valuable leadership skills today! The information session will be held at Greater Sacramento Urban League’s Empowerment Center on August 15th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
The 5-Month Program Includes:

EMT training and ridealongs
Life coaching, mentorship, job readiness training, and physical fitness
Earned monthly stipends of $1,500 during the program!
Assistance finding jobs after graduation

THE NEXT EMS CORPS starts OCTOBER 27, 2025
Applicants should be 18-26, reside in California, and have a high school diploma or GED. Spots are limited, and applications are due 9/14/25. The program is located at 4421 Forcum Ave, Sacramento, CA.

YFC Block 2 School Bash
2025-08-16 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fourth Avenue Park, 4040 4th Ave., Sacramento, CA, 95817, United States
Greater Sacramento Urban League’s Youth & Families Center and Black Child Legacy Campaign present YFC Block 2 School Bash!
Kick off the school year and the end of summer with a bang! Enjoy free backpacks (while supplies last), tasty food, music, games, vendors, and more. Bring your friends and family and your own chairs—everyone’s welcome! This event is free and open to all!
Date: Saturday, August 16th
Time: 11am – 4pm
Location: Fourth Avenue Park (4040 4th Avenue Sacramento, CA 95817)

Cut to the Chase: Crown Edition – South Sacramento
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | DreamGirls Hair Salon, 9090 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, 95624, United States
Cut to the Chase: Crown Edition is a monthly meet-up for Black women to unite and discuss their everyday challenges, successes, and life experiences. We invite Black women to join us for encouragement, counseling, and support in a small group setting with licensed mental health professionals.
South Sacramento meet-ups are held every third Thursday of the month from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at DreamGirls Hair Salon (9090 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624).
Dates include:

February 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
April 17, 2025
May 15, 2025
June 19, 2025
August 21, 2025
September 18, 2025
October 16, 2025

For questions, contact info@gsul.org

Job Talk
2025-08-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-23 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | GSUL Empowerment Center, 3725 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 95835, United States
Greater Sacramento Urban League, SETA, and SacramentoWorks present Job Talk. Job Talk is a monthly workshop series for individuals seeking employment. Each month GSUL invites an employer to discuss their current employment opportunities and share insights regarding their hiring procedures and application process. This is your opportunity to speak with recruiters and get hired! Job Talk is held every fourth Thursday of the month from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
You must be registered in CalJobs to attend job talk. If you do not have a CalJOBS User I.D., you must first register with CalJOBS to receive an I.D. You can register with CalJOBS here: www.caljobs.ca.gov
Questions? Call us at 916-286-8623 or email us at info@gsul.org
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Dates include:

May 29
June 24

July 31

August 28

September 25

October 23

College and Financial Aid Night
2025-08-28 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | GSUL Youth & Families Center, 2331 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95817, United States
Get guidance on navigating college applications, financial aid, and more. Whether you’re a high school senior or a parent supporting a student, we’re here to help. Facilitated by Sacramento City College
Bring your laptop or use our computer lab. Staff will be available on-site to assist you with completing applications.
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Date: Thursday, August 28th
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Location: GSUL Youth $ Families Center (2331 Alhambra Blvd. Sacramento, CA 958317)

Cut to the Chase: Crown Edition – North Sacramento
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | It’s My Hair Salon, 3830 Northgate Blvd #100, Sacramento, 95834, United States
Cut to the Chase: Crown Edition is a monthly meet-up for Black women to unite and discuss their everyday challenges, successes, and life experiences. We invite Black women to join us for encouragement, counseling, and support in a small group setting with licensed mental health professionals.
North Sacramento meet-ups are held every fourth Thursday of the month from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at It’s My Hair Salon (3830 Northgate Blvd #100, Sacramento, CA 95834).
Dates include:

February 27, 2025
March 27, 2025
April 24, 2025
May 22, 2025
June 26, 2025
August 28, 2025
September 25, 2025
October 23, 2025

For questions, contact info@gsul.org

Project Ready STEM Youth Workshop
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | GSUL Youth & Families Center, 2331 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95817, United States
Join our Project Ready STEM Workshop Series facilitated by Square Root Academy. Designed to spark curiosity and build confidence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math- this engaging series will offer fun, interactive activities that connect STEM concepts to real-world applications, careers, and everyday life. Open to youth in grades 6th- 8th of all backgrounds.
Must attend all dates: September 18th, September 25th, October 2nd, and October 9th

Location: Greater Sacramento Urban League’s Youth & Families Center (2331 Alhambra Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95817)

Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm

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EVGIDE Community Meeting
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Join us on Wednesday, October 1st, from 6:00–7:00 PM for a virtual Community Transportation Outcomes Meeting. Over the past year, residents of Del Paso Heights and Oak Park shared their challenges with transportation, highlighting barriers such as cost, safety, and reliability, and calling for better options like carshare, bikeshare, and shuttle service. At this meeting, we will share the key findings of the Clean Mobility Options Community Transportation Needs Assessment and discuss next steps together. All participants will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a prize.
Clean Mobility Options is part of California Climate Investments (CCI), a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment, particularly in under-served communities, and California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program, which is investing more than $1 billion to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission transportation infrastructure and support in-state manufacturing and workforce training and development
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Bank On It - Youth Financial Workshop Series
2025-10-15 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | GSUL Youth & Families Center, 2331 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95817, United States
Join us and BMO Financial Group for a workshop series to level up your money game and become a money boss! For young people ages 16-25.
Register Here!
Workshop Dates:

Wednesday, October 15th – Credit Scores

Wednesday, November 12th – Higher Education Costs

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Greater Sacramento Urban League’s Youth & Families Center

Black Boys 2 Men
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | GSUL Youth & Families Center, 2331 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95817, United States
Join GSUL as we host Black Boys 2 Men on Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at GSUL Youth & Families Center. It’s a safe space for boys ages 13 and up to discuss their concerns, explore self-esteem, insecurities, and find ways to build up our young boys This is a FREE event.
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Black Girls Heal
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | GSUL Youth & Families Center, 2331 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95817, United States
Join GSUL as we host our Black Girls Heal Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at GSUL Youth & Families Center. It’s a safe space dedicated to fostering discussions, encouraging self-care, and nurturing self-worth among young girls. This FREE event is for ages 13 and up.
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Halloween Movie Night
2025-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | GSUL Youth & Families Center, 2331 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95817, United States
Get spooky with us at Halloween Movie Night! We’re screening Disney’s Twitches and a cozy, witchy evening with friends. includes food, beverages, and resources about employment.
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Greater Sacramento Urban League – Youth & Families Center (2331 Alhambra Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95817)

Food Production Careers Hiring Event
2025-10-23 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | GSUL Empowerment Center, 3725 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 95835, United States
Join LSG Sky Chefs for an on-site interview at GSUL Empowerment Center. Learn about current job positions such as food production or Class C Drivers.

Thursday, October 23rd 1:00 PM – 4:00PM

Greater Sacramento Urban League – Empowerment Center (3725 Marysville Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95838)
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