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Hunger, Food Insecurity and Foodbanks
In this editon of our nonprofit community group newsletter, we look at the problems of hunger and food insecurity in California, and the organizations, volunteers and donors stepping up to keep the community fed.
Setting the Table for Social Change
Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County CEO Erica Padilla-Chavez looks at food insecurity as a symptom of an underlying disorder—one that can be cured.
California’s Oldest Food Bank Pays It Forward
For the food-insecure community in Santa Cruz County, Second Harvest Food Bank feeds the need.
Hunger and Food Insecurity in California: What It Is, What to Do About It
Hunger and food insecurity have become persistent problems in California. With the world’s fifth-largest economy, what steps can we take to make sure that everyone has enough to eat?
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Nonprofits in the News
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Nature Parades a Feast
09/17/2024 Birds, reptiles and marsupials will be among educators during an open day at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Oct. 6. Staged annually, NatureFest is the center’s largest educational event.
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Sacramento Female Community Reentry Program Provides Women With Tools for ‘The Rest of Their Lives’
09/17/2024 Sacramento nonprofit Saint John’s Program for Real Change, which has operated a shelter for women and children facing homelessness for nearly 40 years, is home to a voluntary reentry program for women incarcerated in California prisons who are eligible to carry out the remainder of their sentences in alternative custody — between 45 days and 32 months before being released on parole or probation.
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NV Energy Foundation Provides Major Boost to Tahoe Fund’s Forest Health Initiatives With $250K Grant
09/17/2024 The NV Energy Foundation is making a major investment in the health of Tahoe's forests with a $250,000 grant to the Tahoe Fund's Smartest Forest Fund. This significant contribution will help increase the pace and scale of forest restoration efforts and better prepare Lake Tahoe communities for wildfire.
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Sierra State Parks Foundation Volunteers Nurturing Community, Historic Gardens
09/17/2024 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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Mountainfilm on Tour Returns to North Lake Tahoe for 6th Annual Screening
09/17/2024 Alpenglow Sports announced their sixth annual screening of Mountainfilm on Tour North Lake Tahoe. The two-night programming, from November 1st-2nd 2024, will feature films that are thought-provoking, educational, and awe inspiring as they relate to themes including adventure, social justice, environment and the human spirit. Both nights will benefit the local nonprofit, Truckee Roundhouse.
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Help Feed the Hungry With Bread & Broth
09/17/2024 Bread and Broth, the nonprofit organization working to alleviate hunger in the Lake Tahoe South Shore area, is seeking volunteers for several positions.
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Chamber Supports Proposition 36
09/17/2024 The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce announced its support of the anti-crime measure on the November ballot.
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CASA of San Benito Welcomes New Executive Director
09/16/2024 Jessica Ravetz, the new Executive Director for CASA San Benito, discovered the magic of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) working as a volunteer advocate and working with families and children at sibling organizations.
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California Fire Foundation Awards Funds to United Way Nevada County
09/14/2024 United Way Nevada County has received a grant from the California Fire Foundation to fund fire preparedness and prevention programs.
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Applications Open for 40th Metro Chamber Leadership Sacramento Cohort
09/14/2024 Applications are open for the Metro Chamber Foundation's 40th annual Leadership Sacramento program to cultivate upcoming civic leaders.
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Touch-a-Truck Marks 10 Years of Community Support and Fun
09/13/2024 Coastal Kids Home Care marked a significant milestone on Aug. 25, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Touch-A-Truck event.
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Alpenglow Festival Raises Over $50,000 for Charity
09/13/2024 The Tahoe Beach Club sponsored Alpenglow Festival raised over $50,000 to be granted to local artists and nonprofit Clean Up The Lake.
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Tahoe Arts Project Performances Free This Season
09/13/2024 With the generous support of their community of donors, the Tahoe Arts Project announced that all public performances of their 38th season will be free of charge.
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Yolo Food Bank Offers Drive-Through Program
09/13/2024 Working with the Woodland Community College, the Yolo Food Bank is offering drive-though food pickups on Thursdays at the college parking lot at 2300 East Gibson Road.
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31st Annual Golf Classic Set for October 13
09/12/2024 The Boys and Girls Club is hosting the 31st annual Golf Classic on October 13 at the at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, with proceeds to benefit the club.
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Night Out Raises $60,000 for Parks
09/11/2024 The Carmichael Parks Foundation’s “Dinner in the Park” fundraiser garnered more than $60,000 for youth scholarships and park improvement.
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Soroptimist Seek Live Your Dream Applicants
09/11/2024 Applicants are sought for Live Your Dream continuing education grants offered by the Soroptimist of Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills nonprofit.
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Placer Parks Administrator Honored for Fostering Community, Connection to Environment
09/10/2024 Each year, the community selects nine honorees to highlight for their above-and-beyond service to the city through the Auburn Chamber of Commerce’s Celebrate the Community Awards. Parks Administrator Andy Fisher will be honored next month with the Placer County Award.
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Nonprofit Speed Dating Returns to Tahoe
09/10/2024 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 two years as we introduced Nonprofits to interested and dedicated community members to help nonprofits find board members for the amazing work they do in the community!
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Community Support Sought During Hunger Action Month
09/07/2024 The Interfaith Food Ministry reminds the community that among other things, September is Hunger Action Month and seeks to raise awareness of those who need food assistance in Nevada County.
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Folsom Food Bank Hopes Community Service Day Can Fill Empty Shelves
09/06/2024 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.
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Santa Cruz County Fair Opens September 11
09/06/2024 Last-minute touches are being completed to make way for the Santa Cruz County Fair. From food stands and floriculture to arts and collectibles, the entire fairgrounds is being charged up for their five-day run.
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Paddy Smith Park Blooms With New Garden at Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
09/06/2024 The beautiful Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are growing even more beautiful thanks to a colorful landscaping project at Paddy Smith Park.
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American Legion Post 119 Celebrates WWII Vet's 100th Birthday
09/06/2024 On August 31, the American Legion Post 119 hosted a 100th birthday party for World War II veteran Ray Groves.
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Two Nonprofits Benefit From Community Estate Sale
09/06/2024 A two-month running "estate sale" sale in Carmel Valley of items donated by community members raised over $43,000 to benefit the Housing for Kids Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County and Center for Spiritual Awakening in Pacific Grove.
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Tahoe National Forest Seeks Public E-Bike Input
09/06/2024 The Tahoe National Forest is asking for public input as it develops proposals for up to 143 miles of designated Class 1 E-Bike trails.
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Santa Cruz Community Health Holding 50th Anniversary Party
09/06/2024 Celebrating 50 years, nonprofit health care provider Santa Cruz Community Health will be hosting a fundraising gala at the Hotel Paradox in Santa Cruz on Octtober 5.
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Community Members Question Lincoln City Council After the Gathering Inn's Purchase of City Building
09/05/2024 Lincoln community members attended last week’s city council meeting to discuss The Gathering Inn's purchase of the building at 1660 3rd Street.
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Homelessness Is Up 16 Percent Since 2022 After Pandemic Programs End and Housing Prices Rise.
09/05/2024 The number of people experiencing homelessness in Monterey County during the 2024 point-in-time count conducted in January increased by 16 percent over 2022 totals, the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers announced Thursday, Sept. 5.
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Ode to Earth Festival Honors Winners of Sacramento Youth Writing Competition
09/05/2024 During 350 Sacramento’s Ode to Earth festival on Aug. 18, winners of a writing competition put on in partnership with 916 Ink were honored for their environmental-themed works of poetry.
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Gateway Mountain Center’s 4Roots Youth Wellness Center in Full Swing for the School Year
09/05/2024 School is back in session and Gateway Mountain Center's 4Roots Youth Wellness Center is ready to welcome students for the 2024/25 school year! Whether it's at lunch, during a free period, or after school, 4Roots is steps away from the Truckee High School campus and offers a place to destress and decompress from the challenges of daily life in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
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Moving Yolo Youth Forward
09/04/2024 A decade ago, a small group of Davis residents teamed up to make sure that Yolo County’s foster youth had the furnishings and household items they needed to create a home when they moved out on their own.
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Community Foundation Grants $10K to Visit San Benito County
09/04/2024 The Community Foundation for San Benito County has awarded a $10,000 grant to Visit San Benito County to support its mission to draw more visitors to the county. The grant will be used to form a Tourism Improvement District for San Benito County.
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SJB Senior Center Awarded Program Project Grant
09/03/2024 The Mary Velasco Sellen Senior Center of San Juan Bautista is pleased to announce a grant award funded by a Program Project Grant from the Community Foundation for San Benito County.
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CalCenter Works to Engage the Next Generation of Civic Activists With R(E)volution! Event
09/03/2024 The California Center for Civic Participation (CalCenter) held its r(E)volution! event at Sacramento State to introduce attendees to some of the voices in civic youth engagement on August 27.
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Bread & Broth 4 Kids Resumes School Year Weekend Food Program
09/03/2024 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 (Bijou Community School, Meyers Elementary School, Sierra House Elementary, Tahoe Valley Elementary, and South Tahoe Middle School ) along with students enrolled in the McKinney-Vento program at Lake Tahoe High School and Mt. Tallac Continuation High School.
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New Restaurants Added to Dining for Schools Program
09/03/2024 The Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation's popular fundraising program, Dining for Schools, returns on Sept. 22 with the addition of two new participating restaurants—Wild Pine at Northstar California Resort and Best Pies Pizzeria & Restaurant.
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First Joint Back-to-School Supply Dive a Success
09/03/2024 A partnership of the Marcella Foundation, MountainHouse and Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra worked together to and distribute almost 200 backpacks and school supplies to local students in need.
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Historic San Jose Building in Need of Major Repairs
09/02/2024 The San Jose Chamber of Commerce building is in need of some urgent upgrades, and the organization has launched a foundation to raise the funds.
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VFW Puts on First Carnival of Special Heroes
09/01/2024 The first annual Carnival of Special Heroes, featuring booths, games, and activities for children with special needs, was held at Veterans Memorial Park in Hollister on August 30.
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Habitat for Humanity Celebrates 45th Nevada County Home
08/31/2024 A ribbon cutting ceremony on August 21 celebrated the completion of the 45th home constructed by Nevada County Habitat for Humanity.
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Auburn Food Closet Promotes Hunger Action Month in September
08/30/2024 September is Hunger Action Month, a time when people across the country will be taking a stand against hunger.
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Community Solutions Fall Gala Goes Virtual
08/30/2024 Community Solutions’ annual fall gala—one of the nonprofit’s biggest fundraisers each year—is going virtual on Nov. 7, but attendees will still be able to enjoy a gourmet dinner and compete on silent auction prizes from the safety of their homes.
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El Dorado Community Foundation Opens Its Fall Consolidated Grant Cycle
08/30/2024 On August 30, nonprofit organizations and public school programs are welcome to apply for grant funding support.
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Twin Lakes Food Bank Announces Gala Date to Benefit Folsom’s Hungry
08/30/2024 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 continue the programs and services of the food bank.
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Applications Open for 2024 Arts Express Grant Program
08/30/2024 The San Benito County Arts Council invites local artists, art groups, art and cultural organizations to apply to their 2024 Arts Express Grant Program for general operations and project-based funding for art programs, projects and activities that will take place in San Benito County between October 15, 2024- July 31, 2025.
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From First Hire to CEO: Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s Stephanie Nistler Marks 20-Year Milestone
08/30/2024 Stephanie Nistler, the first employee hired by the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe in 2004, is now celebrating 20 years of life-saving work as the organization's CEO. Nistler's journey began with just one year of volunteering and fundraising before she was brought on board, marking the start of two decades dedicated to animal welfare in the Truckee-Tahoe area.
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League of Women Voters Candidate Forum Dates Scheduled
08/30/2024 Four candidate forums, and two Pro and Con presentations will be hosted by the League of Women Voters of Nevada County between now and the November 5 election.
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The Gathering Inn Surprises Lincoln With Purchase of Property for Medical Respite Center
08/29/2024 The Gathering Inn is officially coming to Lincoln, catching the community, city and elected officials off guard.
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Council Green Lights Agreement for Historic Folsom Affordable Housing Project
08/29/2024 At its August 27 meeting the Folsom City Council approved a resolution on Tuesday authorizing a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento.
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Saratoga Offering Free and Discounted Trees for Residences
08/29/2024 The City of Saratoga has partnered with nonprofit Our City Forest to offer free or subsidized trees as part of a program to encourage residential tree planting.
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Applications Open for Fall OneCreek Seasonal Restoration Technician Program
08/29/2024 Applications are being accepted for paid part-time positions with the Putah Creek Council’s OneCreek Seasonal Restoration Technician Program.
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Clean Up the Lake Surveys Stampede and Boca Reservoirs
08/29/2024 Over several days of dives at the end of June and the first days of July over 1.76 miles of underwater surveys, only low levels of litter from the shore were observed.
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Excellence in Education Foundation Honors Outstanding Teachers and Staff
08/28/2024 The Excellence in Education Foundation proudly announced the recipients of the 2024-2025 Linda Brown Fellows and Star Awards at the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) Back to School Convocation held on Aug. 23.
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Business Leaders Support Measure Q Sales Tax Increase
08/28/2024 The Measure Q November ballot measure to increase the City of Manteca sales tax by three-quarters of a cent gained support from the Manteca Chamber of Commerce.
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Criminalizing Homelessness Topic of Capitola Meeting
08/28/2024 A Housing Matters hosted meeting held on August 27 at the Capitola Branch Library covered how the nonprofit sees the effects of criminalization of homelessness.
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Digital NEST Celebrates 10th Year
08/27/2024 A look at Digital NEST as it celebrates a decade of service to Central California youth.
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Truckee Chamber Names Award Nominees
08/23/2024 The Truckee Chamber of Commerce announced the nominees for its 71st Annual Truckee Chamber Awards Celebration to be held on September 20.
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