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Sierra State Parks Foundation Volunteers Nurturing Community, Historic Gardens

TAHOMA, Calif. – Sierra State Parks Foundation restarted its summer garden club at Sugar Pine Lodge. From June to August, volunteers came out every Saturday morning weeding, pouring mulch, and maintaining the mansion's front flower beds and fishpond.

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Folsom Teen Council Earns Community Achievement Award

The Folsom Teen Council has been honored with the Sacramento County District 4 Community Achievement Award for its exceptional contributions during the 2023-24 school year. The group of dedicated teens collectively volunteered more than 1,610 hours, supporting a wide range …

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Countdown to Caring: Folsom’s Community Service Day Now Boasts Over 65 Projects

It’s the final countdown to the day the community of Folsom will come together as one to make their city a little bit better, brighter, cleaner and safer, to name just a few of the many things that will get …

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South Lake Tahoe Hotels Support Davis Fire Evacuees

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. –The City of South Lake Tahoe extends its deepest condolences to those impacted by the Davis fire in the Reno area. South Lake Tahoe residents and business owners experienced the challenges of evacuation during the Caldor …

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Nonprofit Speed Dating Returns to Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – El Dorado Community Foundation is proud to announce our third annual Nonprofit Board Member Speed Dating event coming this fall to the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. This event was a big hit these past …

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Folsom Food Bank Hopes Community Service Day Can Fill Empty Shelves

On Sept. 21, Folsom’s largest day of volunteerism returns, bringing together residents of all ages to complete projects throughout the city aimed at making a lasting, positive impact. Organized by the City of Folsom, local businesses, and community organizations, Community …

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A New Room for Eva: Folsom Charity, Rotarians Bring Joy to Ill Child

At just 10 years old, local resident Eva has long suffered from juvenile dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease that attacks the muscles, causes inflammation in the blood vessels, and results in a great deal of pain.

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Bread & Broth 4 Kids Resumes School Year Weekend Food Program

On Friday, September 6th, Bread & Broth resumes their B&B 4 Kids School Year Weekend Food Bag program. Weekend food bags are distributed every Friday at all five pre-K through 8th grade schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District …

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El Dorado Community Foundation Opens Its Fall Consolidated Grant Cycle

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On August 30, nonprofit organizations and public school programs are welcome to apply to the following grants so long as:

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Twin Lakes Food Bank Announces Gala Date to Benefit Folsom’s Hungry

Folsom’s Twin Lakes Food Bank has announced it ill host its annual night of food, fun, and a live auction to benefit hungry families in our community on Nov. 8 this year The food bank hopes to raise $300,000 to …

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$75,000 Available for Local Non-Profits From American Century Championship

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority is inviting local non-profit organizations to apply for $75,000 in funding as a result of one of the most successful American Century Championship tournaments in its 35-year history. Application must …

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Hundreds Prep Food Drive Bags for Community Service Day

Preparations are already well underway for the upcoming community food drive that will take place as part of the 11th annual Folsom Community Service Day next month.

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El Dorado Community Action Council Seeking Members

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The El Dorado County Community Action Council is currently seeking new members.

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El Dorado Community Foundation to Host Volunteer Fair

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – To combat diminishing volunteerism, the El Dorado Community Foundation is hosting multiple volunteer fairs in the county.

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Building Community Resilience in North Tahoe

The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation develops partnerships to prepare and respond to emergencies with its COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster).

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Volunteer Sign-Ups Open for Folsom’s Community Service Day Friday

Folsom’s 11th annual Community Service Day is on the approach days and volunteer sign-ups will open this Friday online for residents to volunteer in one of the many projects across the city on Saturday, Sept. 21. Whether it’s helping on …

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Transition in Leadership at Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless announced that Joseph Herold of Zephyr Cove has been appointed as Board Chair for TCH.

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City Council Confirms This Year’s Cannabis Revenue Grant Recipients

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – This year, 14 organizations are receiving funds from city cannabis sales revenue. This is the third year where up to 50% of prior year cannabis revenue goes towards the community benefit grant program.

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Free Food for Children-Bread & Broth 4 Kids Summer Program Begins June 26

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The 2024 St. Theresa Bread & Broth 4 Kids Summer Program begins June 26 and will continue every Wednesday through August 21.

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