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Affordable Housing Update: Action on Private Trust
There are new developments to report from the on-going effort to create more affordable housing. While the developments are not in the form of new construction, there is building momentum within the County’s strategy and approach. As reported by the Auburn Journal,...
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The philanthropist next door: an unexpected story of love, trust, and enduring impact
Most of you have probably never heard of Frank or Gladys Porter. We didn’t know the Auburn couple either until their bequest (gift from a will) unexpectedly arrived at Placer Community Foundation (PCF) in 2010. This happens every so often, and it’s an act that reminds...
read more$5k Grant Supports Downtown Lincoln
Placer Community Foundation (PCF) granted $5,000 to the Downtown Lincoln Association (DLA) to support downtown revitalization efforts. Gifts came from the Community Needs Fund and the Elizabeth M. Jansen Fund at the Community Foundation. The Downtown Lincoln...
read morePCF Grants $45,000 for Boys & Girls Club Roseville Site
Placer Community Foundation granted $45,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Placer County to support the campaign to build a new Clubhouse in Roseville Heights. Gifts came from the Robert Kemp Community Endowment Fund, the Thomasmeyer Family Fund, the Anonymous Fund, the...
read moreGiving Circle Awards $48,500 in Grants to Serve Local At-Risk Youth
Ten local nonprofits that provide valuable services for the county’s most vulnerable and at-risk youth received grants from the Giving Circle at Placer Community Foundation (PCF). The grants were formally given on September 12th at a Youth Development Grant Reception...
read moreLocal Nonprofit Establishes Charitable Fund to Assist In the Education of Young Aviators
Auburn Aviation Association (AAA), a nonprofit organization, began in 1984 as a small group of pilots and airport enthusiasts dedicated to aviation safety, friendship and community involvement. Now with more than one hundred members, the years since have been a...
read moreTraining: Nonprofit Finance
Nonprofit Finance Wednesday, July 17, 9 am-12 pm PCOE Seavey Center, 655 Menlo Drive, Rocklin, CA 95765 Register here Presenter: Matthew Krehe, Gilbert CPA This training will cover: 1. Budgeting and compliance 2. The board's role in finance 3. Nonprofit financial...
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2019 Youth Development Grant Program Open to Proposals
Placer Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its Youth Development Grant Program. Local nonprofit organizations addressing the needs of underserved youth and young adults ages 14-21 in Placer County may apply by 12 noon on July 10, 2019. The Youth...
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Placer Community Foundation Welcomes Four New Board Members
Placer Community Foundation (PCF) is pleased to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors: Elise Baker, Margaret Fulton, Bonnie London, and Raúl Martínez. “PCF is stewarded by a highly engaged and committed Board of Directors,” states Larry Welch, Chairman of...
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