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West Sacramento recognizes local volunteers, Yolo County Housing and Native American Heritage Month
Summary
Council issued proclamations honoring two West Sacramento philanthropy award recipients, celebrated Yolo County Housing’s 75th anniversary with housing leaders describing local impacts and programs, and proclaimed November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month with tribal speakers and cultural reflections.
At its Nov. 19 meeting, the West Sacramento City Council presented three civic proclamations and heard remarks from local nonprofit leaders and tribal representatives.
YOLO Philanthropy Awards: The council recognized West Sac Kids Give Back (represented by Victoria Cruz) and Patrice Griffith for honors at the 2025 YOLO Philanthropy Awards. Carolina Valverde of the YOLO Community Foundation said the awards celebrate countywide civic service; Victoria Cruz and Patrice Griffith described programs addressing food insecurity, including a student farmers market and youth donation drives.
Yolo County Housing (YCH) 75th anniversary: The council presented a proclamation recognizing the YCH 75th anniversary. Ian Evans, YCH executive director and president/CEO of New Hope Community Development Corporation, told the council YCH currently has 620 vouchers leased in West Sacramento, an average per-unit voucher subsidy cited at about $1,100 monthly, and recent capital work including a $1,500,000 roof and HVAC replacement project at Riverbend Manor. Evans also noted upcoming projects supported by project-based vouchers and EV-charger installations funded with PG&E support.
Native American Heritage Month: The council proclaimed November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month, noted the Patwin/Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation historical connection to the area, and invited tribal representatives; local speakers highlighted tribal ties across nearby communities, ongoing struggles related to termination-era dispossession, and missing and murdered Indigenous relatives.
Why it matters: Council members said the recognitions underscored community volunteerism, the role of housing providers in local stability, and the importance of honoring tribal history and partnership. Councilmembers thanked nonprofits and tribal representatives and took photo opportunities after each proclamation.
