Over twenty million Sikhs follow a revealed, distinct, and unique religion born five centuries ago in the Punjab region of northern India. Between 1469 and 1708, ten Gurus preached a simple message of truth, devotion to God and universal equality. Often mistaken as a combination of Hinduism and Islam, the Sikh religion can be characterized as a completely independent faith. Three basic tenets of Sikhism are living an honest life, sharing with those in need and thanking God. S

At its core, Merced United is a youth soccer program. To expand participants' horizons, Merced United is providing access to experiences both on and off the soccer field. Participants say they are learning about leadership, communication skills, teamwork and future opportunities. When you look at something from a different perspective, oftentimes everything changes. Take, for example, Merced United. This sports program has been serving young people in Merced County for 50

Friends of the Foundation members enjoy connecting with one another and learning about efforts to support the Central Valley region during our semi-annual Friends of the Foundation dinner events. A few years back, several of the Central Valley Community Foundation’s biggest supporters came to a realization: If the CVCF was going to continue serving as the hub of big and lasting change, they would need support, both financial and otherwise. Out of this realization came the Fri