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Katz Amsterdam Foundation Continues Vital Partnership with Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, Investing $250,000 to Help Transform Local Mental Health Support
Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) has partnered once again with the Katz Amsterdam Foundation (KAF). At the end of 2023, the collaboration helped distribute $250,000 in grant funding to fo...
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From Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation
The Martis Fund and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation: A Decade of Collaborative Action
"Collaboration is a shared value between The Martis Fund and the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation,” says Alexis Ollar, Vice President of The Martis Fund. “By working together with regional partn...
Funders & Local Leaders Rally to Support Northstar Community Services District Wood Energy Facility
Not too long ago, a local project to thin the forest along a bike path was delayed by two seasons. Why? Because of community resistance and perception. With so many beautiful trees, why would we w...
From Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin
Loomis Soroptimist Celebrates 50 Years on April 17
Celebrating 50 Years of Empowerment: Loomis Soroptimist Anniversary Event All Loomis Soroptimist members, past and present, are invited to join in the festivities! We invite you to join us in cele...
Buy Tickets for Loomis Soroptimist Fiesta Bingo Fundraiser on May 4, 2024
Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin is hosting a Fiesta Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, May 4. This family-friendly party will be held at the Blue Goose Event Center, 3550 Taylor Rd, Loomis CA...
From Sierra Sun
In Memory Of
Jimmie Gale Richardson April 17, 1947 - November 17, 2023
Read the January/February 2024 Newsletter
In the January/February 2024 issue of the Loomis Soroptimist newsletter read about Jackie's Soroptimist adventures in Africa, see January Purse fundraiser photos, read about the club distributing ...
Carole Leavitt 89, affectionately known to friends and family as "Mumzee" passed away on February 18, 2024.
Longtime Truckee local Brad Gorsuch, 69, passed away in Reno on December 26, 2023.
Students & Teachers Receive Awards from Loomis Soroptimist Club on Feb. 21, 2024
On February 21, Soroptimist International (SI) Loomis Basin gave out $13,000 in education awards so that women and girls would have the resources to live their dreams. Soroptimist is a global volu...
2024 Designer Purse Fundraiser “It’s in the Bag”
Join us 1-24-24 for the "It's in the Bag" Designer Purse Fundraiser in Loomis Bring your girlfriends for the "Ultimate Girl's Night Out" and you'll be investing in dreams for women and girls. The...
Spotlighting Local Excellence The Community Collaborative Honors Three Outstanding Social Service Professionals in Tahoe Truckee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2023 TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee (CCTT), a program of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, announced the recipients of its ...
Jeff Hamilton Legacy Fund
Jeff Hamilton Legacy Fund In 2023, the Hamilton Family, with the support of family, friends and in partnership with the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, established the Jeff Hamilton Legacy Fun...
From California Grown
Buy, Eat, and Learn at Far West Fungi’s Retail and Restaurant Locations
Far West Fungi is a family-owned and operated mushroom farm in Northern California founded by John and Toby Garrone in 1983. This year marks Far West Fungi’s 40th anniversary. Their farms are spre...
Keenan Farms: Cultivating Excellence in Pistachio Growing
In the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, where the warm sun and fertile soil create the perfect conditions for pistachio growing, there's a family-owned farm that stands as a symbol of exc...
Seascape Resort in Aptos, CA: A Cliffside Resort with Charm
Imagine waking up to the soothing sound of waves crashing on the shore and stepping out onto your private balcony to witness the sun rising over the vast Pacific Ocean. Welcome to Seascape Resort ...
Stirm Wine Co. – A Small Boutique Winery with Big Dreams in California’s Pajaro Valley
Ryan Stirm, winemaker at Stirm Wine Co., is about as down to earth as his small boutique winery which is hidden on a hillside in the Pajaro Valley. He didn’t plan to be a winemaker, but that’s the...
Harris Ranch Resort: Classy Western Vibes and Farm-to-Table Fun
Welcome to the ultimate getaway destination that combines the best of luxury and farm-fresh fun! Harris Ranch Resort, located in California's San Joaquin Valley, is an oasis that offers a unique a...
Family Tree Farms – From Humble Beginnings to Leadership in Ag Innovation
From humble beginnings in farm labor during the Great Depression to becoming a world leader in agricultural innovation, the Jackson family’s story is one of resilience, determination, and incredib...
There’s Something Cheesy at Bravo Farms – A Visit to Vintage Cheese
Bravo Farms is more than just another roadside attraction and a place to stretch your legs when cruising down Highway 99, it’s also home to Vintage Cheese, a small creamery that crafts unique and ...
Savoring the Bounty: A Fun-Filled Guide to Agritourism in Santa Cruz
When you think of Santa Cruz, the first images that come to mind might include stunning beaches, iconic surfing spots, and a vibrant boardwalk. But Santa Cruz is also a hidden gem for agritourism ...
Administrative Associate
Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) is a local philanthropic and community-based organization in Truckee, California. Our mission is to connect people and opportunities, generating resources...
How do apples grow in California?
Apples are synonymous with fall. They’re the star in some of our favorite treats, from apple cakes to baked apples, appletinis and the American classic, apple pie. But what do you really know abou...
Visit Rainbow Orchards for Apple Cider Donuts + Chill California Vibes
Rainbow Orchards is a small apple farm in Camino, California. It's part of a larger farm collective known as Apple Hill, one of Northern California's most popular agritourism attractions. The allu...
A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune
Anniversary
Sixty years ago, the community's dream of a local, Tahoe-based hospital became reality. Barton Health has assembled a collection of articles to commemorate 60 years of quality and compassionate health care for the community.
Projects and Partners to Monitor (part III)
** This is the third in a three part blog series on regional biomass based on our Forest Futures Salon in September 2023. See recording here. Our regional agencies and on-the-ground partners have ...
Why Biomass Facilities Are Essential (part II)
** This is the second in a three part blog series on regional biomass based on our Forest Futures Salon in September 2023. See recording here. The need for biomass facilities in our region is unde...
Woody Biomass Utilization for a Sustainable Future in Tahoe Truckee (part I)
** This is the first in a three part blog series on regional biomass based on our Forest Futures Salon in September 2023. See recording here. In the heart of the picturesque Tahoe National Forest,...
Education Award Applications are Due Nov. 15
Loomis Soroptimist is Accepting Education Award Applications Soroptimist International (SI) of Loomis Basin is encouraging students, teachers and community leaders to apply for education awards...
A milestone from Placer Herald
Congratulations
Shred Beer Company co-owners Zack Frasher and Amy Heller won a medal in the Alpha King Challenge for the best Double IPA in America, as well as three medals and “Brewery of the Year” award in the Great American Beer Festival.
Birth
In August, Bread & Broth was awarded a Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation Grant designed to provide financial resources to continue the organization's efforts to respond to the issue of food insecurity.
A milestone from Sierra Sun
Gratitude
Thanks to an outpouring of support from more than 30 local businesses, restaurants and service providers, the Lahontan Community Foundation's largest fundraiser, the Community Cup, recently raised nearly $150,000.
Far West Nordic Ski Education Association announced that Sierra Strecker is this year's recipient of the Ted Beauchamp Scholarship. Strecker is a 15-year-old competitive Nordic skier who goes to Truckee High School.
2023 Olive Oil Sales Happening in October
Buy locally made cold pressed extra virgin Olive Oil from the Loomis Soroptimist club, and you make a difference for women and girls by supporting education projects in the community and around th...
Nevada State Parks announced its nominee, Amy Berry, has been chosen to be the recipient of the prestigious Rockefeller-Udall Award by leaders of America's State Parks during the 2023 National Association of State Parks Directors.
This summer, Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation gathered its donors in celebration of over $100 million in grants given to nonprofit organizations and named David Hardie as Distinguished Community Philanthropist.
New Job
This year's fall semester at Lake Tahoe Community College will see the arrival of Virat Vij, the new director of the school’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Program.
A milestone from Auburn Journal
The city of Auburn has named the entire Public Works team Employee of the Year, and the crew will be recognized at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Community celebration Oct. 5.
A milestone from The Loomis News
The beloved Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce event turns 30 this year.
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