Placer County Bulletin Board

Join us for the “It’s in the Bag” Fundraiser on January 22, 2025

The Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin will host the club's annual designer purse fundraiser on January 22, raising funds to invest in education awards, career planning and education projec...

Apply Now for Education Grants – due Nov 15

To fulfill  our mission of providing women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment, Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin offers grants fo...

Community Belonging: Inclusivity and Equity Training for Nonprofit Staff and Board Members

Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation proudly shares the Community Belonging Training Series and Workshop. The Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee (CCTT), a program of TTCF), is hosting this tra...

The Legacy of the Mountain Housing Council

From 2017 to 2023, the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, with its dedicated resources and team, took on the pivotal role of leading and facilitating the Mountain Housing Council (MHC). This unpr...

Updates from the Field: Achievable Housing Lunch and Learn

Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation is hosting a Housing Lunch and Learns series. These virtual conversations feature community leaders and housing experts as we discuss topics concerning housing i...

Unveiling a Hidden Solution: How the Sierra Nevada’s Forests Can Help Solve Climate Change, Rural Economic Decline, and the National Housing Crisis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ashley Beck, Director of Communications September 12, 2024 Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation ashley@ttcf.net (Sierra Nevada, CA) – In the heart of California’s Sierra Nevada...

Unlocking Potential: Recent ADU Research and Its Impact on Policy and Development

Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation is hosting a Housing Lunch and Learns series starting September 13, 2024. These virtual conversations will feature community leaders and housing experts as we di...

The Development of an Equitable Scholarship Process

With the cost of higher education growing exponentially each year, community scholarships can empower our local high school students to pursue their educational dreams. However, ensuring equity an...

Washoe Tribe Secures Collaborative Funding for a Lake Tahoe Community Liaison

(Lake Tahoe, CA) - The Wá∙šiw (Washoe) are a sovereign tribal nation who are the original inhabitants of DáɁaw Ɂága (Lake Tahoe) and its surrounding areas. Lake Tahoe is the Tribe’s most sacred pl...

Request For Proposal (RFP): DEI Training and Action Plan for Community Organizations Consultant

Request For Proposal (RFP) Belonging in Community: DEI Training and Action Plan for Community Organizations Consultant  Date of Request: May 15, 2024  Proposal Deadline  Email intent to submit pro...

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...

The Martis Fund and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation: A Decade of Collaborative Action

"Collaboration is a shared value between The Martis Fund and the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation,” says Alexis Ollar, Vice President of The Martis Fund. “By working together with regional partn...

Funders & Local Leaders Rally to Support Northstar Community Services District Wood Energy Facility

Not too long ago, a local project to thin the forest along a bike path was delayed by two seasons. Why? Because of community resistance and perception. With so many beautiful trees, why would we w...

Funders & Local Leaders Rally to Support Northstar Community Services District Wood Energy Facility

Not too long ago, a local project to thin the forest along a bike path was delayed by two seasons. Why? Because of community resistance and perception. With so many beautiful trees, why would we w...

Loomis Soroptimist Celebrates 50 Years on April 17

Celebrating 50 Years of Empowerment: Loomis Soroptimist Anniversary Event All Loomis Soroptimist members, past and present, are invited to join in the festivities! We invite you to join us in cele...

Buy Tickets for Loomis Soroptimist Fiesta Bingo Fundraiser on May 4, 2024

Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin is hosting a Fiesta Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, May 4. This family-friendly party will be held at the Blue Goose Event Center, 3550 Taylor Rd, Loomis CA...

In Memory Of

Jimmie Gale Richardson April 17, 1947 - November 17, 2023

Read the January/February 2024 Newsletter

In the January/February 2024 issue of the Loomis Soroptimist newsletter read about Jackie's Soroptimist adventures in Africa, see January Purse fundraiser photos, read about the club distributing ...

In Memory Of

Carole Leavitt 89, affectionately known to friends and family as "Mumzee" passed away on February 18, 2024.

In Memory Of

Longtime Truckee local Brad Gorsuch, 69, passed away in Reno on December 26, 2023.

Students & Teachers Receive Awards from Loomis Soroptimist Club on Feb. 21, 2024

On February 21, Soroptimist International (SI) Loomis Basin gave out $13,000 in education awards so that women and girls would have the resources to live their dreams. Soroptimist is a global volu...

2024 Designer Purse Fundraiser “It’s in the Bag”

Join us 1-24-24 for the "It's in the Bag" Designer Purse Fundraiser in Loomis  Bring your girlfriends for the "Ultimate Girl's Night Out" and you'll be investing in dreams for women and girls. The...

Spotlighting Local Excellence The Community Collaborative Honors Three Outstanding Social Service Professionals in Tahoe Truckee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2023 TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee (CCTT), a program of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, announced the recipients of its ...

Jeff Hamilton Legacy Fund

Jeff Hamilton Legacy Fund In 2023, the Hamilton Family, with the support of family, friends and in partnership with the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, established the Jeff Hamilton Legacy Fun...

Buy, Eat, and Learn at Far West Fungi’s Retail and Restaurant Locations

Far West Fungi is a family-owned and operated mushroom farm in Northern California founded by John and Toby Garrone in 1983. This year marks Far West Fungi’s 40th anniversary. Their farms are spre...

Keenan Farms: Cultivating Excellence in Pistachio Growing

In the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, where the warm sun and fertile soil create the perfect conditions for pistachio growing, there's a family-owned farm that stands as a symbol of exc...

Seascape Resort in Aptos, CA: A Cliffside Resort with Charm

Imagine waking up to the soothing sound of waves crashing on the shore and stepping out onto your private balcony to witness the sun rising over the vast Pacific Ocean. Welcome to Seascape Resort ...

Stirm Wine Co. – A Small Boutique Winery with Big Dreams in California’s Pajaro Valley

Ryan Stirm, winemaker at Stirm Wine Co., is about as down to earth as his small boutique winery which is hidden on a hillside in the Pajaro Valley. He didn’t plan to be a winemaker, but that’s the...

Harris Ranch Resort: Classy Western Vibes and Farm-to-Table Fun

Welcome to the ultimate getaway destination that combines the best of luxury and farm-fresh fun! Harris Ranch Resort, located in California's San Joaquin Valley, is an oasis that offers a unique a...

Family Tree Farms – From Humble Beginnings to Leadership in Ag Innovation

From humble beginnings in farm labor during the Great Depression to becoming a world leader in agricultural innovation, the Jackson family’s story is one of resilience, determination, and incredib...

There’s Something Cheesy at Bravo Farms – A Visit to Vintage Cheese

Bravo Farms is more than just another roadside attraction and a place to stretch your legs when cruising down Highway 99, it’s also home to Vintage Cheese, a small creamery that crafts unique and ...

Savoring the Bounty: A Fun-Filled Guide to Agritourism in Santa Cruz

When you think of Santa Cruz, the first images that come to mind might include stunning beaches, iconic surfing spots, and a vibrant boardwalk. But Santa Cruz is also a hidden gem for agritourism ...

Administrative Associate

Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) is a local philanthropic and community-based organization in Truckee, California. Our mission is to connect people and opportunities, generating resources...

How do apples grow in California?

Apples are synonymous with fall. They’re the star in some of our favorite treats, from apple cakes to baked apples, appletinis and the American classic, apple pie. But what do you really know abou...

Visit Rainbow Orchards for Apple Cider Donuts + Chill California Vibes

Rainbow Orchards is a small apple farm in Camino, California. It's part of a larger farm collective known as Apple Hill, one of Northern California's most popular agritourism attractions. The allu...

Anniversary

Sixty years ago, the community's dream of a local, Tahoe-based hospital became reality. Barton Health has assembled a collection of articles to commemorate 60 years of quality and compassionate health care for the community.

Projects and Partners to Monitor (part III)

** This is the third in a three part blog series on regional biomass based on our Forest Futures Salon in September 2023. See recording here. Our regional agencies and on-the-ground partners have ...

Why Biomass Facilities Are Essential (part II)

** This is the second in a three part blog series on regional biomass based on our Forest Futures Salon in September 2023. See recording here. The need for biomass facilities in our region is unde...

Woody Biomass Utilization for a Sustainable Future in Tahoe Truckee (part I)

** This is the first in a three part blog series on regional biomass based on our Forest Futures Salon in September 2023. See recording here. In the heart of the picturesque Tahoe National Forest,...

Education Award Applications are Due Nov. 15

Loomis Soroptimist is Accepting Education Award Applications    Soroptimist International (SI) of Loomis Basin is encouraging students, teachers and community leaders to apply for education awards...