The PECG River City Section Philanthropy Committee is dedicated to supporting the education, endeavors, and wellbeing of our PECG members and community. As a fundamental part of PECG’s values, the Committee engages in offering academic scholarships, sponsoring STEM programs, and volunteering for local organizations.
For the 2025 – 2026 Officer Year, the PECG River City Section Philanthropy Committee is planning to offer a scholarship program for members that are pursuing their Professional Engineering or Professional Geologist licenses and are within BDOs that are not reimbursing staff for preparatory courses and materials. More information to come as the program is finalized. This new program will temporarily replace the River City Section’s member scholarships and STEM sponsorships. The Philanthropy Committee encourages members and their dependents to apply for the PECG Corporate Academic Scholarship. The PECG River City Section Philanthropy Committee is excited to continue the Community Scholarship, this scholarship goes to a member of the community members enrolled as a junior or senior in high school, or a college, or university pursuing a PECG-related field of study.
These applications are due typically due around 2026. Stay tuned for more information.The River City Section Philanthropy Committee strives to participate in at least one philanthropy event per quarter and is always open to suggestions from members! In past years, members have donated STEM-related toys to the Boys and Girls Club and volunteered for the Sacramento County Academic Decathlon and various cleanups around Earth Day (April 22).
The Philanthropy Committee generally meets once a month to plan upcoming philanthropic opportunities, and more frequently when an event approaches. If you are interested in learning more about the Philanthropy Committee, or have suggestions for events, please contact the Karmina Padgett at karmina.padgett@waterboards.ca.gov .
