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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...
Roseville Urban Forest Foundation
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From Auburn Journal...
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From Loomis News...
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From California Local...
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From Placer Herald...
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From Sierra Sun...
Five years ago, the decision to merge four local core service organizations was unprecedented and initially met with skepticism.
From Tahoe Guide...
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From Village Life...
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Fire Safe Council of Nevada County invites all county residents to the Firewise Festival; a day of fun and education on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 4-9 p.m. to benefit the work of Firewise Communities in Nevada County.
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From Los Angeles Times...
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From Roseville Today...
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