SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 4th, Wayfinder Family Services will host
Derby Day, its annual fundraiser at Mulvaney's B&L restaurant
in Sacramento. All proceeds will
benefit Wayfinder's foster care and adoption programs in
Northern California.
Since 1980, nearly 18,000 children have found stability and
permanency in loving homes through Wayfinder's adoption programs
and last year it served over 10,000 foster, adoptive and kinship
families. The organization serves a total of over 21,000
individuals statewide each year through child welfare and
disabilities programs.
Derby Day will feature a live and silent auction, a hat
contest, Southern-inspired food and live feed of the Kentucky Derby
race. John Nicolaus, principal
landscape architect for Wood Rodgers, Inc. and a fifth generation
Sacramento native, will also be
honored at the event.
Six years ago, Nicolaus volunteered to design the landscaping of
Wayfinder's Citrus Heights office
to improve access for people with disabilities. He was so moved by
the organization's mission that he became a member of Wayfinder's
board of directors. He has been a passionate supporter of the
organization ever since. He also co-chairs Wayfinder's Community
Council. This dynamic group of volunteers raise funds and awareness
for the organization and are the hosts for this year's Derby
Day.
"We are incredibly grateful to John for his leadership,
generosity and dedication to children, youth and families and look
forward to presenting him with the Wayfinder award this year," said
Jay Allen, Wayfinder's president and
chief executive officer.
Nicolaus shared, "I want to encourage anyone in the Sacramento area to join us at Derby Day! May
is National Foster Care Awareness Month and if you care about this
issue, we need you to get involved. And, our Derby Day event also
happens to be great fun!"
Guests can register to attend Derby Day at
www.wayfinderfamily.org/derby. Registration closes on April 29 at 6:00
p.m.
About Wayfinder Family Services
Wayfinder Family Services provides expert, individualized
support and services to children, youth, adults and families—from
people with vision loss and developmental disabilities to children
in need of temporary shelter, foster care and adoption.
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