Valley Vision


		We are an “action tank” – a vast network of people and organizations dedicated to securing the social, environmental and economic health of the Sacramento Region. We act as a bridge, providing collaborative planning, objective problem solving, and impartial research and information for sound decision-making.

Mini Grants Now Available
Valley Vision is partnering with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) on regional planning activities to accelerate transit oriented development. Activities include public outreach for community workshops in transit priority areas. Valley Vision is facilitating mini-grants to outreach partners in the Sacramento region to support participation in a series of community workshops in 2012. For more information on the grant criteria and work scope for the outreach grants, click here.

New Broadband Partnership Wins $150,000 Grant
A new public-private partnership aiming to close the digital divide in the Sacramento Region and boost broadband access will launch in March thanks to a grant from the California Advanced Services Fund. The new partnership linking Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba Counties to the world is just one of 14 new regional consortia launched this year to strengthen the State's digital infrastructure. Valley Vision will serve as the host agency, click here or contact Tara Thronson for more information.

The 2012 Legacy Feast Celebration will be held on Wednesday, May 16 from 6-9pm @ The Crocker Art Museum
Celebrate the many facets of the Sacramento Region in style in an all new venue for our sixth annual event.For sponsorship information, contact Chris Aguirre.

New Collaboration Laboratory set to Open its Doors
Valley Vision launched a bold new initiative last year to share the lessons we have learned about how to create effective partnerships and collaborations that achieve results - a critical 21st century skill for everyone. We call it the "Collab Lab" - a place where years of practical experience drawn from over 65 complex regional collaborations managed by Valley Vision collides with the science of collaboration brought by nationally recognized experts in their field. A key component of our emerging Collab Lab is Collab U - a fun and experiential learning workshop where community members can come and learn the art and practice of starting and building high performing collaborative efforts. Be on the look out for an announcement of our inaugural workshop dates, and visit at our new Website at www.collablab.us.

	CA Stewardship Network Valley Vision is serving as the hub for the California Stewardship Network, a statewide partnership of 11 regional nonprofits who are working jointly to improve the economic, social, and environmental prosperity of the State.			Next Economy Strategy To reverse the pattern of high unemployment in our region, Valley Vision is managing a broad public-private economic partnership led by business that aims to grow jobs and draw new investment.
	Green Capital Alliance Uniting business, education, labor, utility and economic development organizations to strengthen our green technology sector and promoting regional sustainability. View our new website!			Regional Food Access Project Valley Vision is facilitating a broad regional coalition promoting policies that improve ag sustainability and healthy food access in our region.

	Cleaner Air Partnership An award-winning collaboration between the business, public health and environmental communities working to meet clean air standards to protect health and promote economic growth.			Sustainable Communities Valley Vision is partnering with the Council of Governments again to accelerate transit oriented development, improve regional planning, and engage citizens to shape a more livable future.

	2013 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Sponsored by the four nonprofit healthcare systems serving our region and working with many community partners, Valley Vision is leading the 2013 CHNA for the Sacramento Region.			ION Research & Workshop Valley Vision is deepening the understanding of the critical factors that drive the success of Inter-organizational Networks (IONs), and bringing this knowledge to the region in our interactive workshop - the Collab Lab.

	Broadband Regional Consortia Valley Vision is forming a public-private partnership to improve digital access and use to all corners of our region.			The Hunger Project Valley Vision is joining the Community Services Planning Council (CSPC) to develop a plan to alleviate hunger in Sacramento County, supported by a one-year Hunger-Free Communities Grant from the USDA.
	Collab Lab As a trusted, independent non-profit serving the collaborative needs of the Sacramento Region for 17 years, Valley Vision is uniquely positioned to provide ION counsel, facilitation, research and education.

Valley Vision is serving as the hub for the California Stewardship Network, a statewide partnership of 11 regional nonprofits who are working jointly to improve the economic, social, and environmental prosperity of the State.

To reverse the pattern of high unemployment in our region, Valley Vision is managing a broad public-private economic partnership led by business that aims to grow jobs and draw new investment.

Valley Vision is joining the Community Services Planning Council (CSPC) to develop a plan to alleviate hunger in Sacramento County, supported by a one-year Hunger-Free Communities Grant from the USDA.

Valley Vision is joining the Community Services Planning Council (CSPC) to develop a plan to alleviate hunger in Sacramento County, supported by a
one-year Hunger-Free Communities Grant from the USDA.