THE POCKET GREENHAVEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS FOR THE 2026 SCHOOL YEAR

The Pocket Greenhaven Community Association (“PGCA”) is proud to announce that it will be offering $3,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors from local schools. We’d like to again thank all community members for their membership in the organization, as membership dues (which are very modest) are one of the key funders of the awards. We’d also like to thank Councilmember Jennings for another donation to this year’s scholarships.

All graduating seniors attending high schools within the organization’s boundaries are eligible to apply. These hyperlocal scholarships will help first-year students, and their families cover some of the costs of attendance to accredited colleges and post-secondary career technical education programs for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. 

The main requirement is that students attend schools within the group’s boundaries (North – 35th Avenue; South – Freeport Regional Water Authority Intake Facility; East – Interstate 5; West – Sacramento River).

The PGCA is now accepting applications for the scholarships. 

Applications are due by March 10, 2026. Winners will be presented with their scholarship check at our Quarterly Membership Meeting on Thursday April 16th, 6pm @ Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library.

Note: You do NOT have to be a PGCA member to apply, though we would always appreciate your membership. You can sign up to become a member here: pgca.nationbuilder.com

Annual PGCA Election & Quarterly Meeting on Thursday July 17th @ 6pm ~ Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library

Please join us for our Annual PGCA Election & Quarterly Meeting on Thursday July 17th @ 6pm (Check-In @ 5:30pm) ~ Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library. This year we have 4 wonderful candidates vying for 4 open seats.

MEET THE CANDIDATES

I have grown up in the Pocket/Greenhaven area and would like to give back to my community. I have seen the PGCA grow in the past few years and want to keep the momentum going. Would like to know the open positions, but happy to help where needed. Thanks!

~Lauren Goff

I am a long-time Pocket resident (since 2007), have raised my child in neighborhood schools, participated in community and local transit and community development meetings, and work as an education leader for the state. This background provides me with both an intimate familiarity with issues confronting residents and knowledge of resources and networks to problem-solve.

~Erle Hall

Hi, I’m Zane – a communications and strategy professional who moved to Pocket / Greenhaven in 2023 with my partner. We have a wonderful cat named Snickerdoodle. Our neighborhood is a special place, but there is a need for continued maintenance and investment. Building community relationships and advocating for resources is something I look forward to as a member of the Board.

~ Zane Rice

I’m (relatively) new to Sacramento but have fallen head over heels for this city and absolutely adore PG (I live on Riverside).  I work as a COO / Executive Producer in the video game industry and can offer a dedication to organization & team building as well as an insistence on clear and open communication.  I’m passionate about learning all the cool / fun things in the neighborhood (and sharing them)!  I’m running for a Board Member position because I care deeply about public safety and the future of the Greenhaven community.

~Matty Studivan

2025 Board Elections

The nomination period for the 2025 PGCA board election cycle opened on May 14th, 2025 and will close on June 17th, 2025. Members will have the opportunity to vote in-person at our upcoming quarterly meeting on July 17th, 2025.

The term for each board position is two years.

Seats Up for Election This Year:

Tristan Brown

Katie Butler

Jonathan Quok

Dan Waters

THE NOMINATION PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED

You can visit pgca.nationbuilder.com to become a member or renew your membership.

Mayor Kevin McCarty’s Learning Tour

The Pocket Greenhaven Community Association had the pleasure of hosting our mayor at our quarterly meeting. He was able to answer a variety of questions from community members. Thank you very much Mayor McCarty for stopping by and spending time with us.