Meadowview

Racial prejudice and fear meant that Meadowview was never destined to be an integrated neighborhood in the mid-twentieth century. Today, low-income residents struggle with access to resources, investment and political representation. However, through sheer determination these same residents continue to mobilize and advocate for themselves, revealing the power of community and grassroots movements. By leaning into their collective strengths, individuals who may once have been left behind enjoy a platform from which to shape their bright futures.

Our Community Incubator Lead (CIL)Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center

Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center was founded as a nonprofit in 2014, but its experienced staff have served South Sacramento communities for nearly three decades. Their mission is to leverage the power of the arts and education to provide our children and families with the skills, tools and opportunities to achieve and live productive and fulfilling lives. Their programs help equip and empower children and families to succeed and thrive.

Contact

Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center
4625 44th St.,
Sacramento, CA 95820

Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

(916) 376-7916

RFCECenter.com

“As one of the incubators for Black Child Legacy Campaign, we have affected a lot of change, not just here in Meadowview, but throughout Sacramento.”

– Jackie Rose, Founder & CEO, Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center

Man and a woman having a joyful conversation at Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center

Woman comforting another woman at Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center

Staff member at Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center

“The community is growing and is an awesome place for the youth to get more resources and come together and be more involved in different community activities.”

– Larry Jones, Community Member, Meadowview

“We need to meet families where they are, but we also need to address their basic needs. We have family support centers readily available as needs arise for those families, and more specifically, those children.”

– Jackie Rose, Founder & CEO, Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center

“What makes us special is that Black families finally have a place to come to get services, to take care of their basic needs, to take care of any particular crisis that happens within our community.”

– Yolanda Stevenson, Director of Social Services, Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center

Social Determinants of Health in Meadowview

Population: 66,580 people of which 9.4% are African American.

Education Access and Quality

22% of Black adults 25-years and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher—a significant increase from 9% in 2014

Economic Stability

29% of Black children live below the poverty level—1.8 times more likely than all other racial groups

Health Care Access and Quality

22% of Black births had delayed or no prenatal care in 2023; 14% were preterm; 13% were low birth weight

Neighborhood and Built Environment

35.5% of household income is spent on housing by Black residents

Want more information on the social determinants of health in Meadowview?

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.