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Tahoe Food Hub: Revolutionizing Local Food Systems With Sustainability and Community Focus

NORTH LAKE TAHOE – In North Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Food Hub is reshaping the local food landscape by integrating fresh, sustainable produce with a commitment to community welfare. Led by Chairman Daniel Barstein, the initiative is dedicated to supporting …

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Alpenglow Sports, Tahoe Fund Announce the $19k Matching Challenge

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Alpenglow Sports, a backcountry sports retailer and community event organizer, and the Tahoe Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding environmental projects around the Lake Tahoe Basin are proud to announce their partnership for the 2024-25 …

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Jeff Hamilton’s Vision Lives On: The Juniper Awards Celebrate Community Impact and Fearlessness

Truckee, Calif. – In the face of a devastating diagnosis, Jeff Hamilton refused to let the limitations of pancreatic cancer define him. In his final months, as his body weakened and his prognosis grew more dire, Hamilton expanded his world …

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Third Session of Community Belonging Training From TTCF Addresses Systemic Inequity

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee (CCTT), a program of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) has been presenting an equity and inclusivity-focused training series called the Community Belonging Training Series. For the third overall session and …

Image caption: Founded as a business organization in 1915, the Kiwanis Club now serves millions of children worldwide.
Doing Good: Kiwanis International

Founded as a business organization in 1915, the Kiwanis Club now serves millions of children worldwide.

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Herbalife Family Foundation Awards $70,000 Grant to Loomis Nonprofit Koinonia Family Services

- The Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) has awarded a $70,000 grant to Koinonia Family Services, a Loomis-based nonprofit committed to supporting foster youth and families through trauma-informed care, offering resources to parents, and promoting family reunification to create brighter futures.

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Alpenglow Sports’ Lineup of Winter Events Continues With Winter Speaker Series #2 and Lake Tahoe Backcountry Demo Event

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Alpenglow Sports has announced its early January 2025 events calendar. On Thursday, January 2, the 19th annual Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series, presented by the North Tahoe Chamber, continues with pioneering snowboarder, and stage three breast …

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Celebrate the Spirit of Generosity This Season: Give Back Tahoe

As the snow begins to fall and Tahoe Truckee transforms into a winter wonderland, this is the season to reflect on what makes this place so special. Whether it's the breathtaking beauty of the Sierra or the vibrant community that …

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Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe Awarded Grant for Teen Programming

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – The Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe (BGCNLT) is proud to be a recipient of a grant from the Community Impact Fund, the Foresight Fund, the Gap Fund, and the Human Fund held at …

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Soroptimist International Now Accepting Applications for Two Grant/Scholarship Programs to Empower Women

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Soroptimist International announced that applications are now open for two impactful grant and scholarship programs aimed at supporting women in their pursuit of education and training.

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Placer Launches $1.5M Grant Program to Support Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking Nonprofits

AUBURN, Calif. Placer County is making up to $1.5 million in funding available to area nonprofits working on the prevention or support of survivors of domestic violence or human trafficking.

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Stand Down events provide veterans with valuable resources including housing assistance, medical care, and a solid community of support.
Veterans in Need ‘Stand Down’
At hundreds of Stand Down events throughout California, veterans agencies and organizations come together to deliver life’s necessities.
Celebrating Veterans Every Day
These organizations are dedicated to serving the needs of those who served America.
There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained
Areas that the county overlooks can form their own local governments.
Kerry Wood, CEO of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, says the organization researches areas of need to help donors direct their contributions.
What Is a Community Foundation?
By channeling funds to a number of nonprofits working on various issues in a given region, community foundations help solve big problems throughout California.