Arden-Arcade

Lying northeast of Downtown Sacramento, Arden-Arcade comprises dozens of neighborhoods that vary dramatically in socioeconomic makeup. From million-dollar homes to simple apartment blocks, Arden-Arcade is almost a visual representation of historical inequities. Black families continue to rely on their own grassroots initiatives to meet the challenges brought by unemployment and poverty.

Our Community Incubator Lead (CIL)Mutual Assistance Network

Mutual Assistance Network (MAN) has a mission to advance social and economic prospects so that families in Sacramento can thrive. Their approach is to create local opportunities for resident-driven growth and change. By working with families on every level—from securing safe, sustainable homes all the way up to community engagement—MAN strengthens the existing social and economic infrastructure of Arden-Arcade and the surrounding Northern Sacramento neighborhoods.

Contact

Mutual Assistance Network
2427 Marconi Ave., Ste. 101
Sacramento, CA 95821

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

(916) 514-8096

MutualAssistance.org

“Simply put, Mutual Assistance Network in the community has been a guiding safe haven for my family and others. Instead of getting lost in systems… I was directed to appropriate resources.”

– Arden Arcade Community member

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“Mutual Assistance Networks addresses [these] challenges by having a strong, dedicated team of staff that really have a heart for a community.”

– Danielle Lawrence, Executive Director, Mutual Assistance Network

“I feel like us as youth, sometimes, we walk alone. Having somebody to walk with makes an impact.”

– Asante Thomas, Former Youth Leader, Mutual Assistance Network

“Mutual Assistance Network fills the void and uncertainty with resources that allow people to build lives of dignity and hope.”

– Arden Arcade Community member

Social Determinants of Health in Arden-Arcade

Population: 544,265 people of which 12.1% are African American.

Education Access and Quality

17% of Black adults 25-years and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher

Economic Stability

34% of Black children live below the poverty level

Health Care Access and Quality

19% of Black births had delayed prenatal care; 15% were preterm; 18% were low birth weight

Neighborhood and Built Environment

36.6% of household income is spent on housing by Black residents

Want more information on the social determinants of health in Arden-Arcade?

Every community faces unique challenges shaped by their unique history. Read the Community Indicator Report that defines our focus areas in this neighborhood.

You can also access our neighborhood data profile, education data profile, and crime and safety data profile.