The Community Foundation of the North State is pleased to announce that the Burney Regional Community Fund has awarded grants totaling $59,000 to nine nonprofits in the Intermountain area. This is the highest amount awarded to date from this fund, thanks to the power of a growing endowment coupled with ongoing support from Pattern Energy […]
Repurposed and Reimagined
Accessibility is the first step towards creating art in Siskiyou County thanks to the Siskiyou County Arts Council. The Art DROP program — funded by a grant from the Community Foundation’s Community Arts Endowment Fund — is an initiative to provide communities with easy access to a variety of art supplies modeled after the ‘little […]
Redding Rancheria Community Fund Awards $100,000 to Nonprofits
The Redding Rancheria Community Fund has awarded grants to 29 nonprofits in Shasta and Trinity counties totaling $100,000. This year the fund focused on general operating support, which offers these organizations the flexibility to put grant dollars toward their most pressing needs. “Through the Redding Rancheria Community Fund, we continue to actively play our part […]
Local Arts Organizations Recipients of Community Arts Grants
The Community Foundation of the North State’s Community Arts Endowment Fund has awarded grants to five local North State arts organizations. This fund grants to nonprofits, public agencies, and individual artists for the creation and presentation of “new artistic works”. Fields supported by these grants may include but are not limited to dance, theater, music, […]
Community Foundation Awards $25,000 in Animal Welfare Grants
The Community Foundation of the North State has awarded a total of $25,000 to 10 North State organizations who work to support the welfare of animals. This competitive opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations and public agencies who provide the following services: supporting homeless animals, supporting owned pets (keeping pets in homes), supporting wildlife, supporting […]
The Women’s Fund Awards $40,000 to Redding Nonprofits
The Women’s Fund has awarded a total of $40,000 in grants to four local organizations focusing on creating a better future for women and families in Redding. The Women’s Fund is part of a global organization of Women’s Funds focusing on collaborative philanthropy. Awards were granted to the following organizations: FaithWorks Community Coalition – Purchase […]
Seven North State Funders contribute to Keeping Tri County Community Network Open
Thanks to funding commitments from seven North State entities, the doors are staying open at Tri County Community Network (TCCN) serving the Intermountain area. The Burney-based nonprofit posted a message on their Facebook page on August 31st announcing an impending closure scheduled for September 8th. TCCN, which provides affordable childcare for working families, attributed the […]
Registration to Open for North State Giving Tuesday Participants
Nonprofit registration for North State Giving Tuesday begins Monday, August 21st, kicking off the two-month lead up to this online fundraising event. This year, North State Giving Tuesday is slated for November 28th from 6AM – 8PM. Over 180 local nonprofits will be accepting donations online at www.northstategives.org to further their work in our region. […]
Third Cohort of Jumpstart Fundraising Accelerator Program Set to Start
After two successful prior cycles, the Community Foundation of the North State in partnership with Network for Good is pleased to announce the six North State nonprofits selected to participate in the third cohort of the Jumpstart Fundraising Accelerator. Jumpstart is an immersive and innovative yearlong program that pairs nonprofits with a personal fundraising coach, […]
The Road Out
At Exodus Farms, the “healing herd” is busy at work. The 16 horses, donkey, mini mule, and four mini horses (not to mention a farm cat and dog) help serve the 160+ youth who visit regularly for therapeutic lessons. The farm, located in Anderson, has been working with youth since 2002, helping foster skills like […]
