El Dorado County Community Service & Support Articles

By channeling funds to a number of nonprofits working on various issues in a given region, community foundations help solve big problems throughout California.

TRUCKEE, Calif. – A Truckee resident is focusing on the positives after an avalanche earlier this month left him facing a startling reality, unable to feel or move his legs in the moments directly following an incident in Tahoe's backcountry.

Members of Folsom’s VFW Post 6604 will roll up their sleeves and take to the trails on Saturday, May 3, to clean and restore a section of the city's popular bike and pedestrian path system. The local effort is part …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -The City of South Lake Tahoe along with the South Tahoe Parks Foundation announced a generous donation from the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe. This donation not only benefits the community but will also have a …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Throughout April, South Lake Tahoe showed its support for the environment and the planet, with celebrations at the college and South Lake Brewing, plus a cleanup with the League to Save Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Last Saturday, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care's (LTWC) second annual "Born to Be Wild" fundraiser increased its attendance from last year, raised over $5000, and received 150 items from their wishlist, making it possible for them …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The warmth of gratitude filled the air at the Feed Tahoe Appreciation Night, an evening dedicated to honoring the volunteers, donors, and nonprofit partners who have united to address food insecurity in the South Lake …

TRUCKEE, Calif. – A new community-driven initiative, ALL In Truckee Tahoe, has officially launched with a mission to foster inclusivity, connection, and opportunity for individuals of all abilities across Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, and South Lake Tahoe. Created as a …

Bread & Broth was recently awarded a $16,000 cash donation from Vail's EpicPromise grant

Spring has sprung and so have all the trees, weeds, and bushes on Folsom’s parkways. The Friends of Folsom Parkways need volunteers willing to roll up their sleeves and help remove hazardous fuel ladder buildups. Fuel ladders include dead branches, …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe will host its 3rd Annual Bright Futures Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe. Doors will open at 6 …

TRUCKEE, Calif. – A sudden federal funding freeze has dealt a major blow to Tahoe Food Hub and Sierra Community House, two organizations that provide fresh, locally sourced produce to hundreds of families in the Truckee-Tahoe region. The Local Food …

"Reels for Recovery" event planned by Vista del Lago Hands4Hope Club will take place April 11 at Mangini Ranch School

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.- The Tahoe Chamber announced that nominations are now open for the 2025 Blue Ribbon Awards, the premier recognition program celebrating excellence in the South Shore business community. The Chamber invites businesses, organizations, and individuals to submit nominations …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Azul Latin Kitchen, located in the Heavenly Village, recently awarded a check for $13,000 to Bread and Broth. The donation was largely in part from a $1 donation by Azul for every Queso Fundido appetizer …

INCLINE VILLAGE, NEV – If you follow local news, you've likely read stories about Bread & Broth, a ministry of St. Theresa Catholic Church, whose mission is to feed those in need in South Lake Tahoe. This dedicated organization, comprised …

On March 12, Governor Gavin Newsom and Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday announced California is seeking 10,000 people to join the California Service Corps.

PLACERVILLE, Calif. – The El Dorado County Community Action Council is seeking to fill two member vacancies with individuals who can represent the interests and concerns of people and families with low incomes living in El Dorado County, with a …

Seattle Stairclimb is one of the most physically demanding firefighter fundraisers in the country