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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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Truckee Chamber’s Business Listening Tour Highlights Local Challenges and Opportunities
04/02/2025 In the fall of 2024, the Truckee Chamber of Commerce launched its first-ever Business Listening Tour, an initiative aimed at gathering direct feedback from local businesses. The goal was to gain deeper insight into their challenges, recent successes, and areas where the Chamber can provide greater support. Interviews were conducted anonymously to encourage open and honest discussions.
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CASA Box Lunch Scheduled for April 24
04/02/2025 The 29th annual Box Lunch fundraiser for the Child Advocates of El Dorado County is scheduled for April 29th. This group dedicated to helping children in the foster care court system needs your support.
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Soroptimist Celebrate Grant Recipients
04/02/2025 Three Live Your Dream recipients were honored by the Soroptimist International of Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills at an event held in February at the Cameron Park Country Club.
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Clear Vision for New Growth
04/01/2025 The Cordova Community Council and the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce discussed the growing development in the city during their monthly luncheon on March 21.
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Nation's Largest Collaborative Pet Adoption Event
04/01/2025 Bradshaw Animal Shelter is thrilled to announce its participation in North Shore Animal League America’s 2025 Tour For Life, the world’s largest collaborative mobile pet adoption event.
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Summer Interest Forms for Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Available
04/01/2025 The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe opened interest forms for their summer program on March 31. The Club will be open for summer from June 30 to August 15.
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Spotlight on Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
04/01/2025 A look at the Court Appointed Special Advocate program to pair a trained adult with children in the court system. Training begins in April, consider applying.
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Be Fire Ready: Learn How to Protect Your Home, Community at South Shore’s Fire Forum
03/30/2025 The Tahoe Chamber and South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce invite the community to an essential Fire Forum on April 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the TADA Building at South Tahoe High School. This free community event will feature a panel of Fire Chiefs from the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, providing crucial information on wildfire preparedness, evacuation routes and key lessons learned from the Palisades Fire.
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California Duck Days Coming April 26
03/30/2025 The family friendly California Duck Days wetlands and wildlife festival will be held on April 26 at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters.
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Donations Provide a New Dining Area at Salvation Army
03/28/2025 Donations from local agencies have led to the completion of a new outdoor dining area at the Salvation Army in Watsonville.
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Lightfighter Village in Marina Welcomes First Tenents
03/28/2025 The nonprofit Veterans Transition Center's Lightfighter Village in Marina has been completed, and the 71-unit veterans transitional living facility is welcoming its first tenants.
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Art League of Lincoln Seeks Operations Manager
03/27/2025 Would you like to be a part of a great team at a growing art organization? The Art League of Lincoln is looking for a dynamic individual to become its new operations manager.
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City of Folsom Donates Housing Funds to Habitat for Humanity Project
03/27/2025 The Folsom City Council on Tuesday approved $810,000 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds toward Habitat for Humanity to build the low-income, sweat-equity homes on Persifer Street.
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Community Welcomes Anindell to Folsom With Official Ribbon Cutting
03/27/2025 Community members, local leaders, and representatives from both the Choose Folsom and the El Dorado Hills Chamber gathered Thursday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of Anindell, Folsom’s newest luxury living facility for adults aged 55 and over.
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Sunnyslope School’s Food Pantry Now Open
03/27/2025 Sunnyslope held a ribbon cutting ceremony March 14 for the new Food Pantry that acts as a satellite location in a partnership with the Food Bank of San Benito County. Funding for the pantry site came from the Community Schools Grant through the State of California.
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SWEP Honored by TTUSD for 30 Years of Environmental Education and Action
03/27/2025 For three decades, Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships has been at the forefront of environmental education in the Tahoe-Truckee region, fostering stewardship and hands-on learning for students. This year, their dedication was recognized with a Certificate of Recognition from the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, celebrating SWEP's lasting impact on local schools and the broader community.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Woodland Regional Park Preserve Pavilion Project
03/27/2025 A groundbreaking ceremony for construction of a new pavilion at Woodland Regional Park Preserve was held on March 25, with special honors paid to the Woodland Sunrise Rotary Club and other contributing Rotary clubs.
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Child Advocates of El Dorado County Fundraiser Set for April 24
03/27/2025 The 29th annual Box Lunch Fundraiser for the Child Advocates of El Dorado County is set for April 24.
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Amah Mutsun Land Trust Names New Director
03/26/2025 The Amah Mutsun Land Trust board of directors appointed Noelle Chambers as its new executive director.
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Soroptimists Receive Women’s History Month Proclamation
03/26/2025 Rancho Cordova Mayor Siri Pulipati presented the Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River Club with a proclamation honoring Women’s History Month during the March 17 City Council meeting.
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Arts Council for Monterey County and Partners Secure $250K Grant for Local Arts
03/26/2025 Arts Council for Monterey County, along with its partners — San Benito County Arts Council and Arts Council Santa Cruz County — have been selected as one of 36 recipients in a competitive grant program designed to boost economic growth and resilience across the Central Coast.
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Crocker Art Museum’s Javier Plasencia on the Benefits of Arts Education and Accessibility in Sacramento
03/26/2025 Javier “Javi” Plasencia is the newly appointed director of education at Crocker Art Museum. His role, which he took on in October, consists of overseeing the planning of more than 300 public programs.
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Azul Latin Kitchen Raises $13,000 for Bread and Broth
03/26/2025 Azul Latin Kitchen, located in the Heavenly Village, recently awarded a check for $13,000 to Bread and Broth. The donation was largely in part from a $1 donation by Azul for every Queso Fundido appetizer sold (fundido appetizer contributions put the "FUN" in fundraising!), as well the annual fundraiser held at the end of November.
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Community Foundation Partners With Community Roots on Culinary Center
03/26/2025 The Nevada County Community Foundation is partnering with Community Roots to build a new culinary center to be used in providing meals to Nevada County students.
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Second Harvest Grapples With Federal Funding Cuts
03/25/2025 The Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz is facing major problems serving its clientele after getting hit with cuts by the Trump Administration, according to CEO Erica Padilla-Chavez.
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Lime Industry Is Focus of Placer County Historical Society Dinner
03/25/2025 Jim Wood is the speaker on the History of the Lime Industry in Placer County at the next Historical Society Dinner at 6 p.m. April 3 at the Auburn Veterans Hall, 100 East St.
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Loomis Soroptimist to Host Fiesta Bingo April 30
03/25/2025 Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin will host the Fiesta Bingo fundraiser on Wednesday, April 30. This family-friendly event will be held at the Blue Goose Event Center, 3550 Taylor Rd, Loomis CA 95650.
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Yolo Community Foundation Scholarship Deadlines April 3 and 4
03/25/2025 Yolo County high school residing in a number of zip codes are encouraged to apply before the April deadlines for scholarships from the Yolo Community Foundation, in partnership with the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.
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‘American Agitators’ and the Early Days of the Farmworkers Movement
03/23/2025 A new documentary, "American Agitators," examines the life of labor organizer and community leader Fred Ross Sr. It is narrated by El Teatro Campesino founder Luis Valdez and is scheduled to be shown at the 2025 Poppy Jasper Festival on April 14.
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Spotlight on CASA of Santa Cruz County
03/23/2025 Read on to learn more about the 21 volunteers who completed the training program and were recently sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocates for children in foster care.
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Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, Bread & Broth Tackle Food Insecurity
03/22/2025 If you follow local news, you've likely read stories about Bread & Broth, a ministry of St. Theresa Catholic Church, whose mission is to feed those in need in South Lake Tahoe. This dedicated organization, comprised wholly of volunteers of all faiths and denominations, continues to directly meet the needs of local residents through their programs, which include the service of twice weekly, hot, full-course meals and healthy food giveaway bags, as well as providing nutritious kid-friendly food to children from the ages of 18 months to 18 years.
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Get Ready for the 2025 Sierra Poetry Festival
03/21/2025 Read on to learn more about the Sierra Poetry Festival, with events running through May.
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Placer SPCA Celebrates Heroes
03/20/2025 Each year, Placer SPCA honors remarkable individuals, organizations and the animals who exemplify the powerful bond between people and pets. This year’s Guardian Angel Gala & Awards Night on March 7 recognized and celebrated inspiring “Heroes” and the lasting impact they have on the community.
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Truckee Literary Crawl Brings Together 44 Creatives in a Free Event
03/20/2025 Get ready for an unforgettable free literary experience at the April 5 Truckee Literary Crawl, where an eclectic mix of authors will showcase the richness of storytelling across multiple genres.
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SOS Outreach Expands Opportunities for Tahoe Youth Through Mentorship and Career Development
03/20/2025 For many young people in North Tahoe and Truckee, the towering mountains surrounding their hometowns can feel more like barriers than gateways to adventure. High costs, lack of equipment, and limited opportunities often prevent local youth from engaging in the outdoor experiences that define the region. SOS Outreach, a nonprofit dedicated to youth development through outdoor-based mentorship, is working to change that dynamic.
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Community Conversation on Rio Linda Incorporation April 10
03/20/2025 The public is invited to a community conversation hosted by the Rio Linda Elverta Chamber of Commerce to discuss the potential incorporation of Rio Linda.
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Spotlight on the Elk Grove Historical Society
03/20/2025 Read on to learn more about the plans for the future of the Elk Grove Historical Society in its quest to better preserve and share the past.
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Statewide California Invention Convention Coming April 12
03/20/2025 Read on to learn more about the upcoming second annual California Invention Convention at the California State Railroad Museum on April 12.
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The Blind & Visually Impaired Center Is Set to Help More People at New Salinas Clinic.
03/19/2025 The need for the services of The Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County is growing. In 2023, the nonprofit had 343 clients, helping them with eye exams, adaptive equipment and training, according to Executive Director Steven Macias
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Placer County Office of Education to Secure Conservation of Clover Valley
03/19/2025 The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) has taken a leadership role in the successful effort to conserve 402 acres of Clover Valley by approving a final $2.37 million investment on March 13, securing the full funding needed for its permanent protection through a conservation easement.
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Highlighting Exceptional Honorees
03/19/2025 The 25th annual Community Volunteer Roundup, hosted by the Cordova Community Council, brought together residents to honor those who have selflessly dedicated their time and efforts to improving the Rancho Cordova community.
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Turning Donations Into Impact
03/19/2025 The Excellence in Education Foundation was founded on a simple but meaningful mission: to support students, teachers, and schools across the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Every year, through the community's generosity, the foundation raises funds to support innovation in classrooms, inspire students in their academic journeys, and recognize outstanding educators and staff members. Now, it's time to give back.
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CRPD Staff and Board Members Support the Rancho Cordova Food Locker
03/19/2025 The Cordova Recreation & Park District is honored to support the Rancho Cordova Food Locker with a generous staff-led donation drive, gathering 866 food items to aid in the fight against hunger.
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HomeAid Sacramento’s Amber Lane Celmer on How the Building Industry Can Step Up to the Housing Crisis
03/19/2025 Housing costs in California have remained high over the last 30 years despite more housing being added to the market, according to a recent report by the Public Policy Institute of California.
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Leading Nevada County Nonprofits Announce Merger
03/19/2025 Read on to learn details behind the recently announced merger of the Community Foundation of Nevada County and Center for Nonprofit Leadership.
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Spotlight on the Oak Park Fix-it Cafe
03/19/2025 Read on to learn more about the Oak Park Fix-it Cafe, a monthly repair workshop held at the Community Shop Class, a nonprofit workshop in Oak Park.
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Awards Grants to Santa Cruz County Health Nonprofits
03/19/2025 Read on to learn more about the six local health nonprofits who received grants from a total of $229,00 from Dignity Health through Dominican Hospital.
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El Dorado County CASA Box Lunch Fundraiser Coming April 24
03/19/2025 Read on to learn more about the Child Advocates of El Dorado County and their April 24 Box Lunch fundraiser, and consider supporting this group doing good work in the community,
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American Flags Receive Official Retirement in Loomis
03/18/2025 Four barrels were lined up, six feet away from each other, in Randy Green's spacious backyard. A member of American Legion Post 775 in Loomis, Green and the post held an American flag retirement ceremony in the backyard. The flags people turned in were torn, tattered or aged.
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Big Day of Service Coming
03/18/2025 The Rotary Clubs of Fair Oaks and Orangevale and the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community Foundation are teaming up with the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce to bring the first Big Day of Service to the city of Citrus Heights on May 17.
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Empower Yolo Renames Shelter to Honor Starkweather Family’s Transformative Support
03/18/2025 Empower Yolo is proud to announce the renaming of its shelter to the Starkweather Family Shelter in honor of the Starkweather family’s extraordinary generosity and commitment to the organization’s mission.
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Introducing the League of Women Voters of Yolo County
03/18/2025 The League of Women Voters Yolo County arose from the merger of the Leagues of Women Voters of Woodland and Davis Area with the goal of supporting all residents in Yolo County. Together, the combined league comprises more than 100 years of experience.
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Truckee Rotary Community Foundation Seeks Projects for Funding
03/18/2025 The Truckee Rotary Community Foundation is looking for community projects or needs to bestow their annual donations upon. This year, the foundation has up to $15,000 to donate for various projects. The Truckee Rotary Community Foundation provides funds for worthy individuals, organizations, or projects within the greater Truckee community.
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Rotary Clubs Pavilion Project at Regional Park Advances
03/18/2025 Read on to learn more about how Woodland’s Rotary Clubs are working with the City of Woodland to build a covered observation platform at Regional Park.
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$5 Pancake Breakfast With Davis Odd Fellows
03/17/2025 The general public is invited to attend the popular “Picnic Day Pancake Breakfast” at the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge Hall on Saturday morning, April 12. Breakfast is served from 8:00 a.m. till 10:30 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice and sliced oranges. The cost is only $5 per person (cash only), reflecting a breakfast price from a generation ago.
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New Flea Market Fundraiser to Benefit Food Bank of Nevada County
03/17/2025 Read on to learn more about the call for vendors of the first ever Fighting Hunger Flea Market coming April 26 to benefit the Food Bank of Nevada County.
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Truckee Literary Crawl Announces Schedule Featuring 48 Creatives
03/16/2025 Get ready for an unforgettable free literary experience at the April 5 Truckee Literary Crawl, where an eclectic mix of authors will showcase the richness of storytelling across multiple genres.
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Woodland Tree Foundation Volunteers Plant Trees
03/16/2025 Read on for more information about the 50 trees planted by Woodland Tree Foundation volunteers along just opened County Road 25A on March 15.
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Spotlight on Davis Media Access and Yolo Local
03/15/2025 Read on for an update about the Yolo Local project and reflections by Davis Media Access executive director Autumn Labbé-Renault on recent meetings with others in the field of community journalism.
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Auburn Food Closet Hosts Virtual Easter Food Drive
03/14/2025 "Our annual virtual Easter Food Drive reflects the deep meaning of this season - giving, renewal and hope," said Andy Hayes, AIFC president. "We invite the community to celebrate the Easter season by helping us provide nutritious food to those in our midst who face hunger and need a helping hand. The community has always been supportive of our food drives and having it virtual makes it easy to donate."
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Joe Gagliardi: Fueling Folsom’s Business Success
03/14/2025 Choose Folsom's reason for being is to promote economic vitality, community prosperity, and quality of life. Giving our business community the tools and resources they need to succeed and celebrating their wins are big parts of this. Read on to see how we're doing both.
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Staff of Life Boosts Second Harvest
03/14/2025 Staff of Life Natural Foods teamed up with Smart Chicken Wednesday to donate 2,639 pounds of high-quality chicken to Second Harvest Food Bank through the Smart Giving Program.
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$1 Million Pledge Fuels Momentum for the New Truckee Regional Library
03/14/2025 The vision for a new Truckee Regional Library has taken a significant step forward with the announcement of a $1 million pledge from a private donor with deep family ties to the community. This contribution marks a milestone in the campaign to build a modern library that is designed to serve our community's emergency resource and literacy needs, uplifting the entire Truckee region.
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Jovenes De Antaño Seeking Community Support Amid Funding Uncertainty
03/12/2025 About 40 seniors share daily meals at the Pauline Valdivia Memorial Community Center in Hollister. Over half of them stay a little longer to play bingo. Observing the environment of companionship and laughter, one would not know the organization providing those services faces an uncertain future as it expects to lose two of its major funding sources.
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Clean Up the Lake Premieres Docu-Series ‘What Lies Unseen’
03/12/2025 Alibi Ale Works was bustling with a packed house on Thursday night, March 6, where Clean Up The Lake debuted its new docu-series, What Lies Unseen. Patrons enjoyed beer and food as they viewed the first three episodes of a series that focuses on scuba diving missions aimed at protecting and remediating freshwater lakes, highlighting not only cleanup efforts but also the exploration of hidden history, environmental education, and the impacts of invasive species and climate change.
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Capital Stage Apprentice Program Accepting Applications
03/11/2025 Capital Stage, Sacramento’s innovative and professional nonprofit theatre company, is accepting applications for its 2025/26 Apprentice Company.
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Chamber Names More Celebrate Awardees
03/11/2025 The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce this week completed the announcement of the 2025 Celebrate award winners.
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Marcella Foundation Hosts BookMode Kindle Giveaway at Sierra House Elementary
03/11/2025 The Marcella Foundation hosted its 3rd annual BookMode Kindle Giveaway Event at Sierra House Elementary School, where 70 brand-new Kindles were distributed to every 2nd-grade student. This event was part of the Marcella Foundation's ongoing commitment to inspire a love for reading and provide essential resources to young learners, particularly those who may not have books at home.
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Empty Bowls Soup Night Returns With Gourmet Flavors and a Mission to Fight Hunger
03/11/2025 Empty Bowls Soup Night is back, bringing the community together over handcrafted soups while raising funds for Sierra Community House's hunger relief programs. Set for Wednesday, March 19, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Truckee High School cafeteria, the event features two well-known local chefs serving gourmet soups that defy expectations.
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Sierra Poetry Festival 2025 Coming in Spring
03/10/2025 "Hope and History" is the theme for the 2025 Sierra Poetry Festival coming this spring. Read on to learn more.
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Soroptimist International of Davis Holds Fundraisers
03/10/2025 Read on to learn more about the fundraisers being held by Soroptimist International of Davis to honor Women’s History Month, and consider donating to support their work.
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Alpenglow Sports Meets Tahoe Fund Match During Winter Speaker Series
03/08/2025 Alpenglow Sports raised an additional $38k for the five nonprofit beneficiaries of the annual Winter Speaker Series, thanks to a generous match from the Tahoe Fund.
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Heavenly Ski Patrol Helps Bread & Broth Feed Community Members
03/08/2025 If you are a member of Heavenly's Ski Patrol, serving others is just part of your job responsibilities. On the slopes, ski patrol members are constantly on watch for unsafe skiing conditions, assisting skiers and boarders, and helping make sure that everyone has an enjoyable and safe day on the slopes. Wanting to serve others is second nature for the members of the Heavenly Ski Patrol.
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At&T and Partners Donate 185 Laptops to Address Digital Divide in Greenfield
03/07/2025 AT&T, Monterey Peninsula Foundation and Human-I-T have provided 185 refurbished laptops to Greenfield Community Science Workshop and Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries for distributing to Monterey County residents in need.
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Explore the Intricate World of Calculation at San Lorenzo Valley Museum’s New Exhibition
03/07/2025 San Lorenzo Valley Museum is counting on locals to visit its newest exhibition, “The Way We Calculated,” at the San Lorenzo Valley’s Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery in Felton. The exhibition runs until June 15, with a reception on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm.
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Applications Open for Sacramento Splash Youth Leadership Camp
03/07/2025 Sacramento Splash's Youth Environmental Leadership Camp is now accepting applications for its 2025 summer sessions, offering an immersive and educational experience for students entering the 6th or 7th grade this fall. This free program aims to connect young minds with nature, educate them on human environmental impacts, and introduce them to various careers in environmental science through hands-on activities.
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Davis Presents State of the City
03/07/2025 The City of Davis and the Davis Chamber of Commerce collaborated in a presentation on the State of the City on March 6. Read on to learn more.
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Hundreds Protest at El Dorado County Courthouse
03/07/2025 More than 200 people rallied for democracy in front of the El Dorado County courthouse on March 4. Read on to learn why the President of the League of Women Voters called people together to protest.
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Tracy Chamber Seeks New CEO
03/07/2025 Following the departure of Maria Valenzuela, the Tracy Chamber of Commerce is searching for a new CEO. Read on for more information.
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Forest Futures Salon Returns in-Person for the First Time Since 2019
03/06/2025 The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation's Forest Futures Salon returned to in-person meetings for the first time since 2019, bringing the community together on the topic "Stewarding our Collective Home" at CoffeeBar Bakery. The panel of speakers including vice mayor of Truckee Anna Klovdstad and liaison for the Washoe Tribe Lydell Wyatt spoke about what stewardship meant—both personally and for the community.
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Hollister’s Epicenter Building Celebrates 3 Years of Community Service
03/06/2025 For the last three years, the Community Foundation for San Benito’s Epicenter building in downtown Hollister has been a hub for nonprofit work and organizing.
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El Dorado Hills Chamber Awards Businesses, Installs Officers
03/06/2025 The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Installation & Business Awards Dinner on Feb. 20, welcoming a sold-out audience. Distinguished guests included Congressman Tom McClintock, California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil, Victor Wolfe representing State Assemblyman Joe Patterson, El Dorado County District 1 Supervisor Greg Ferrero and El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf.
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Loomis Soroptimist Gives Out $17K in Education Awards
03/06/2025 Soroptimist International Loomis Basin invested in dreams by giving out more than $17,000 in education awards on Feb. 19 at the Blue Goose Event Center in Loomis.
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Proposed Food Bank Cuts Threaten Hollister Bakery
03/06/2025 Frankie Berlanga’s family business, El Nopal Panaderia and Tortilla Factory in Hollister, supplies about 14,000 fresh tortillas a year to the Community Food Bank of San Benito County—reliably providing a cultural staple for the kitchens and dinner tables of local families and residents in need.
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El Dorado County Slashes Funds for Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, Tahoe Prosperity Center, and Other ‘Outside Agencies’
03/05/2025 The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, Tahoe Prosperity Center, and other "outside agencies" in El Dorado County were surprised in February with the board of supervisors' decision to completely cut their transient occupancy tax funding and roll it into the general fund—a decision that may have lasting repercussions on tourism and business in the area.
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Community Organizations Come Out for Youth Expo
03/05/2025 More than 40 local organizations came together on March 1 to participate in Hollister Downtown Association’s Fourth Annual Youth Expo at the Veterans’ Memorial Building.
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Community Foundation for Monterey County Offers $1.5M in Scholarships for Local Students
03/05/2025 Many Monterey County students aspire to attend college, but the cost of higher education keeps them from achieving that dream.
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El Dorado Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
03/05/2025 Read on to learn more about the three members who have joined the El Dorado Community Foundation Board of Directors.
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Sierra Harvest Moves to New Location
03/05/2025 Read on to learn what's new at Sierra Harvest, including a move to a new location and their upcoming 10th Annual Soup Night on March 21.
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Acres of Hope ReNew Stores Reopen After Expansion
03/04/2025 Acres of Hope focuses on helping women and children overcome cycles of homelessness and trauma. The ReNew Stores in Roseville is an upscale thrift boutique offering a variety of items and has a mission “to fund Acres of Hope through a ministry of renewal and restoration,” as all proceeds cover 40 percent of the financial support of the main campus in Auburn.
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Historical Society Celebrates First woman Attorney in Placer County
03/04/2025 The Placer County Historical Society announced an event and exhibit celebrating the legacy of Gussie Stewart, the first woman attorney in California.
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Arts Council Awarded $250,000 Workforce Development Grant
03/04/2025 The San Benito County Arts Council along with lead partners, the Arts Council for Monterey County and the Arts Council Santa Cruz County, are excited to announce their selection as one of 36 grantees in a competitive grant program to advance economic resilience, sustainability and growth across the Central Coast.
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Yolo Community Foundation Announces New Scholarships
03/04/2025 The Yolo Community Foundation has announced two new scholarship opportunities for Yolo County students, The Kathleen Barsotti Scholarship for Sustainable Agriculture and the Creative Arts and Science Scholarship.
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