Building Futures in Education with the Jerry & Yvonne Kehr Education Fund
The Almanor Foundation is thrilled to announce that we now offer Endowment Fund services to donors The Jerry & Yvonne Kehr Education Fund was established in the Fall of 2023 as a memorial to their work with youth in Plumas County. The Kehrs believed that the future lies in our youth and it is our responsibility to nurture and empower […]
Big Time Logging Jamboree
The Maidu Summit Consortium is hosting The Big Time Logging Jamboree with sponsor Collins Pine on June 1 at Chester Park in Chester from noon to 5:00 pm. “We are expecting a great turnout this year to enjoy the competitions and learn about MSC and the projects we are working on in Plumas County,” says […]
Raid by the FBI
We all thought Mother Nature was the only thing “breaking” this weekend after the 2024 Chilly Chili-Cook-off was cancelled due to major storm warnings. But Mother Nature was not the only action this weekend . . . please see story for the most update to date news. https://fb.watch/qjDuqo_t8y/?
The Almanor Foundation Hires Executive Director and Adds Two Board Members
TAF is pleased to welcome Sally Elloyan as the new Executive Director of the Foundation bringing an extensive background in organizational management. Sally, a native Californian, spent most of her adult like in Northern Nevada. A graduate of San Diego State University, she entered the insurance industry and specialized in fraudulent insurance claims. Upon moving to Nevada, she […]
Plumas County Celebrates Acts of Kindness
Kindness starts with one person and spreads. As Amelia Earhart said, “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up new trees.” Is Kindness Diminishing in the World? We live in a kind and giving society, even though the news may sometimes make us think otherwise. At The Almanor […]
Art Therapy Funded by TAF Addresses Collateral Damage from Dixie Fire
When a disaster hits an area such as it did in Plumas County with the Dixie Fire, the call to action was immediate. The next progression was the focus on recovery, rebuilding and revitalization. The Almanor Foundation stepped up and remains diligent in that mission. What many did not consider was the emotional scars that can occur […]
Big Time Logging Jamboree Raises Money for Reforestation of Maidu Land
The Maidu Summit Consortium hosted the first Big Time Logging Jamboree in June 2022 to raise money to purchase seedlings for the reforestation of their land that had been destroyed by the Dixie Fire. The Almanor Foundation was asked to help coordinate. It is exactly why TAF was founded — collaborate with other organizations for […]
Spayathon Needed in Plumas County After Dixie Fire Devastation
Cats, either abandoned or lost, became a huge problem in the aftermath of the Dixie Fire in Plumas County. “Feral cats reproduce at an alarming rate, and face numerous challenges in their outdoor environment, including exposure to diseases, injuries, and parasites,” says Barbara Montandon, a Director of Plumas Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). This also can […]
Chester Cemetery Rebuilding After Fire Disaster with TAF Funding Campaign
This Chester, California cemetery much revered by the local community was almost destroyed by the Dixie Fire. The Cemetery District partnered with The Almanor Foundation in efforts to restore its beauty and function for the local community. The administration building was leveled, all the equipment destroyed and over 40 trees felt the ravage of the […]
Resilience and Progress Mark Anniversary of Dixie Fire
July 13 marks the second anniversary of the devastating fire that swept through Plumas County, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Resilience and progress mark the second anniversary of the Dixie Fire. While anniversaries are typically seen as moments of remembrance, they also offer an opportunity to celebrate the challenges faced and overcome, […]