Pocket – Greenhaven Community Association

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

PACT Community Garden Lottery

Please use above link to fill out the lottery form

Congratulations to our 2025 School Year Scholarship Winners

Ram Jhawar – John F Kennedy High School

Julie Hashimoto – School of Engineering & Sciences

Darienne Mitchell – John F Kennedy High School

(Not pictured: Julie Hashimoto) (Mark Portuondo: Scholarship Program Coordinator)

Get ready for our next community meeting on Thursday April 17th – 6 pm @ Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library. We will present our Annual Scholarship Winners, Mayor Kevin McCarty’s Learning Tour, raffle prizes, and remember to pick up your Member Benefit Cards for 2025. Learn some things, meet some neighbors!

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The Pocket Greenhaven Community Association Awarding Scholarships to Local Students for the 2025 School Year

The Pocket Greenhaven Community Association (“PGCA”) is proud to announce that it will be offering $3,000 in scholarships this year. For the past two years, the group has awarded $1,000 in scholarships to two local students. This year, thanks to the generous matching contributions of community partner Parker Development and Councilmember Rick Jennings, the group will now be able to triple its award amount.

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 for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year. 

“The PGCA is so excited to be offering a scholarship to students in our community,” said PGCA Board President Katie Butler. “These grants align with our mission to enhance our community by supporting local. It is our hope that through continued partnerships with community groups and businesses, we will be able to continue to increase the amount of scholarship funds going to our high school Seniors in future years.” 

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

The PGCA is currently accepting applications for the scholarships. Applications are due by March 15, 2025. Winners will be presented with their scholarship check at our Quarterly Membership Meeting on Thursday April 17th, 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