Businesses and Individuals throughout the Sacramento Region demonstrate commitment to community service every day. But too often these good deeds go unrecognized. In 1989, the Community Services Planning Council initiated the People Helping People Awards to promote community service and to assure that the civic contributions of time, talent and resources by businesses, civic organizations and individuals were honored and encouraged.

More than 600 Sacramento area business and community leaders attended the 20th Anniversary People Helping People Luncheon on April 24, 2008 to honor more than 70 nominated companies, civic organizations and individuals that provide exemplary service to the community. They set the standard for all of us.

Twelve of the nominees were honored with a 2008 People Helping People Award. Award winners included Bank of America, Home Depot, Deloitte LLP Sacramento Office, McNally Temple Associates, Jeanne Reaves, Kelly Brothers, Sister Mary Redempta Scannell, RSM, David Fiddyment and John Piches, Jessica Jorgensen, Active 20-30 Sacramento No. 1 Club & Active 20-30 International, and Junior League of Sacramento.
Proceeds from the People Helping People Awards event benefit Hands On Sacramento and 2-1-1 Sacramento.
View event highlights:
1. 2008 People Helping People Award Nominees
2. People Helping People—Past Winner Reflections
3. People Helping People—Beneficiary Programs