Volunteers Renovate Sacramento Children's Home
HandsOn Bay Area and CarMax Foundation staff updated the Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento campus this month.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Volunteers from HandsOn Bay Area and the CarMax Foundation have completed a series of renovation projects at the Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento. The work included painting, mural creation, garden restoration, and classroom organization to create a more welcoming space for youth.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to provide a safer and more supportive environment for residents of the facility, which has served the area since 1944. The project is funded through a portion of CarMax Inc.'s pre-tax profits.
The CarMax Foundation has supported 20 transformational projects across the country using more than 2,500 employee volunteers. Nationally, the firm has contributed over $120 million to various community causes since 2003.
The players
Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento
This facility provides residential and community-based services to youth in the region.
CarMax Foundation
This is the philanthropic arm of the national automotive retailer that funds community initiatives.
HandsOn Bay Area
This organization connects corporate volunteers with local community projects and non-profits.
The details
Volunteers focused their efforts on upgrading indoor and outdoor areas of the campus to prepare for upcoming program expansions. These improvements support the home ahead of the scheduled launch of its new Cedar Cottages program.
Timeline
1944: The Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento was founded.
2003: The CarMax Foundation began tracking its total donation amounts.
February 28, 2026: The end of the CarMax fiscal year occurred.
October 21, 2026: Volunteers completed the renovation projects.
Winter 2026: The Children's Receiving Home will launch the Cedar Cottages program.
Market Landscape
This renovation project follows a pattern set by the CarMax Foundation's transformational projects program of engaging employees in regional service work. The initiative reflects a broader corporate trend of linking philanthropic investments directly to the operational footprint of retail businesses.
The upgrades provide a direct improvement to the local facility's capacity and environment for youth in need. Residents and staff will gain access to reorganized classrooms and restored outdoor spaces as the home prepares for upcoming seasonal program expansions.
The takeaway
Large-scale corporate volunteer programs can provide meaningful infrastructure improvements for long-standing community institutions. Residents can look for similar community-focused renovation projects as local non-profits partner with major regional employers.
What happens next
The Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento is scheduled to launch the Cedar Cottages program in winter 2026.
Further reading
For more on community investment, explore the latest initiatives in Sacramento Philanthropy.
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