The Almanor Foundation: Planning for the Future
The Almanor Foundation: Planning for the Future The Almanor Foundation (TAF) was established in 2020 after the community rose up to serve the needs of evacuees of the devasting Camp Fire coming to the town of Chester. TAF has played a crucial role in disaster relief and recovery efforts ever since and has been expanding its […]
The Power (and benefits) of Giving
Giving Tuesday will soon be upon us on December 3. As a community of givers, The Almanor Foundation wants to thank, acknowledge and “talk” about how giving benefits all in our Plumas County community . . . from recipient to the giver. More Than a Drop in the Bucket In a world where large donations […]
Make a Lasting Impact through Charitable Giving with Endowment Funds
The Almanor Foundation is thrilled to announce that we now offer Endowment Fund services to donors who want to create a lasting impact through their charitable giving! An endowment is a special type of investment fund that provides a permanent and ongoing source of income for your specific charitable purposes. By establishing an endowment with The Almanor Foundation, […]
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 […]
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, […]