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Aug 20, 2020
Funding Opportunity: Placer Shares Grant Program
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved $8 million in CARES Act relief funds to support increased community needs and impacts...


Jun 22, 2020
Statement Regarding Learning, Listening and Confronting Complex Issues
Placer Community Foundation is deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Stephon Clark...


Jun 3, 2020
Maximizing the Impact of Every Dollar
The COVID-19 Response Fund awarded a $50,000 grant to the Placer Food Bank...


Jun 3, 2020
Safety Net Partners Lean In
Central to the effectiveness of Placer Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund has been the regular communication and collaboration...


Jun 3, 2020
Walsh Family Legacy Fosters Innovation and Generosity During COVID-19
Longtime Auburn resident Marian Walsh met Placer Community Foundation in 2005 wishing to make a gift in her estate plan...


Jun 3, 2020
Grant Helps Homebound Seniors
Placer County has a significant population of homebound seniors who rely on regular food delivery and wellness checks.


Jun 3, 2020
Donors on a Mission
As the COVID-19 crisis began to unfold, the Ganulins were among the first to contribute PCF’s COVID-19 Response Fund – twice.


Jun 2, 2020
PCF Fundholders share experience and perspective from close encounter with coronavirus
Coronavirus hit home early in the crisis for Placer Community Foundation fundholders Dr. Jay and Kathy Griffiths.


May 21, 2020
In Placer County, local giving is more than giving to charity
The last two months have given us a window into how much we need each other.


May 14, 2020
PRIDE CEO Michael Ziegler Leaves Legacy of Compassionate Entrepreneurship
The Board of Directors and staff at Placer Community Foundation are sad to announce the passing of Mike “Ziggy” Ziegler.


Apr 9, 2020
Tips for Giving in 2020
Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on March 27, 2020 to provide relief for individuals...


Nov 30, 2010
Susan Cooley-Gilliom Artist in Residence and Teaching Program
A traditional fine arts painter, Susan Cooley-Gilliom was well known for her award-winning pastels and watercolors.
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