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Community Service & Support Tommy Apostolos Fund

Tommy Apostolos Fund Shopping Spree in Roseville Set for Dec. 2

11/05/2023
Every Christmas for the past 30 plus years, the Tommy Apostolos shopping spree has purchased new clothes and shoes for children in need.

From Sierra Sun...

Housing Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Mountain Housing Council

Sierra Sun, Mountain Housing Council Asks for Feedback on Accessory Dwelling Units

11/03/2023
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The Sierra Sun, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, and the Mountain Housing Council are looking for feedback on several housing-related issues.

From Sierra Sun...

Community Service & Support Give Back Tahoe Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation

Give Back Tahoe Registration Opens

10/29/2023
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The 2023 Give Back Tahoe site is live and local nonprofits can now register through Nov. 1. This year's campaign will take place Nov 28-Dec 31.

From Sierra Sun...

Community Service & Support Truckee Tahoe Airport District Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation

Truckee Tahoe Airport District Grants Over $400,000 in Awards

10/22/2023
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The Truckee Tahoe Airport District, with administration support from Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, announced the funding decision results from their 2023 Agency Partnership Program.

From Sierra Sun...

Education Sierra College Foundation

Sierra College Foundation Announces New Board President

10/19/2023
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The Sierra College Foundation has selected former Placer County Sheriff Ed Bonner as its new board president.

From Sierra Sun...

Sierra Nevada Alliance Environment Sustainability

Lake Tahoe Ambassador Program 23 Cohort Wraps With Success

10/16/2023
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Sierra Nevada Alliance, a region-wide nonprofit that unites people and organizations to protect ecosystems and communities, is celebrating the successful completion of the Summer 2023 program.

From Sierra Sun...

Parks & Recreation Truckee Trails Foundation

New Truckee Trails Open for Business

10/06/2023
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Over the past three years, the Truckee Trails Foundation has been striving to bring new trail experiences to the Sawtooth Zone south of Truckee.

From YubaNet...

Animals Sustainability Animal Place

Animal Sanctuary: Class Is in Session

09/21/2023
Animal Place, an animal sanctuary in Nevada County, is offering a program designed for students interested in farmed animals and their care. The program is sponsored by an organization called Leaders for Ethics, Animals and the Planet.

From Sierra Sun...

Sustainability Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation

Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Awards Over $500k to Support Private Landowners in the Battle Against Wildfires

08/24/2023
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Forest Futures, a Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation initiative, announced the implementation of the Truckee North Tahoe Forest Management Program.

From Davis Vanguard...

Economy & Jobs Transportation Sustainability Greater Sacramento Economic Council

Sacramento Region Embarks on Innovative Pathway for Economic Growth

08/15/2023
The Greater Sacramento Economic Council submitted an application for the Economic Development Administration Tech Hub program that aims to establish a Zero Emission Vehicle innovation asset on the campus of Sacramento State.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Parks & Recreation Tahoe Fund Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association

Construction of New Tunnel Creek Singletrack Trail Begins

07/08/2023
Construction of the new 2.3-mile Tunnel Creek Singletrack Trail is now underway, which has been possible from the fundraising efforts of the Tahoe Fund, a Recreation Trails grant from Nevada State Parks and trail-building efforts by Great Basin Institute and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Parks & Recreation Sustainability Keep Tahoe Blue

Tahoe’s Beach-Cleaning Robot is Back in Action

07/01/2023
The League to Save Lake Tahoe and ECO-CLEAN solutions are kicking off the 2023 summer season by expanding their robot-powered, beach-cleaning initiative to cover entire beaches in Lake Tahoe.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Parks & Recreation Tahoe Rim Trail Association Truckee Trails Foundation

Organizations Repair Popular Trails After Historic Winter

07/01/2023
Many sections of trails in higher elevations of the Sierra are still covered in snow or are muddy, while other segments may be covered with debris and fallen trees from a storms and snowfall.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Public Safety Community Service & Support Tahoe Fund

Campaign Launched to Build Accessibility Ramp in Tahoe Meadows

06/22/2023
The Tahoe Fund has partnered with the Tahoe Meadows Access Ramp Committee to raise $150,000 for a new accessibility ramp to the boardwalks.

From Lincoln News Messenger...

Community Service & Support Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce

Rods & Relics Downtown Lincoln Car Show a Huge Success

06/14/2023
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More than 5,000 people attended the event, hosted by the Lincoln Hills Rods & Relics Car Club and the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce. “This was one of the largest events in the city of Lincoln’s history,” said George Funk, a 17-year Lincoln resident.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association Community Service & Support Sports

Base Camp Pizza Raises $21K for Tahoe Biking Association

06/07/2023
Base Camp Pizza Co., located in Heavenly Village, recently awarded a check for $21,000 to the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Environment Sustainability Keep Tahoe Blue

Keep Tahoe Blue Gains Support for Education Center

05/15/2023
The League to Save Lake Tahoe's plan to redevelop an aging office building into a new environment and education center, as well as the organization's headquarters, is building momentum.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Environment Water Sustainability Keep Tahoe Blue

Keeping Tahoe Blue: 65 Years of History

04/23/2023
The mantra “Keep Tahoe Blue” has become synonymous with the region. But far fewer people know the history of the movement it represents. Here’s a glimpse of the story behind the sticker.

From Sierra Sun...

Land Use & Development Housing Mountain Housing Council

Input Sought for Tahoe Truckee Housing Needs Survey

04/20/2023
The Mountain Housing Council of Tahoe Truckee, a project of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, launched a new housing survey for employers and employees.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Community Service & Support Tahoe Fund

Tahoe Fund Welcomes New Members

04/10/2023
The nonprofit Tahoe Fund announced that four leaders have joined its advisory council, invited because of their extensive experience as the heads of the Tahoe Fund's public agency partners.

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