Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates First Completed Home through Welcome Home Greenville
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on September 24th at the first completed house through Welcome Home Greenville (WHG), an innovative community-financed housing project as part of a larger initiative launched three years ago by The Almanor Foundation (TAF). “This has been quite the journey for the foundation with more challenges than anticipated,” said Susan […]
A Smart Way to Give: Donating Appreciated Property
Looking for a meaningful way to support The Almanor Foundation (TAF) while also making the most of your financial resources? Donating appreciated property—like stocks or real estate—is a powerful option that can help you save on taxes and make a big impact. Let’s break it down: What Is Appreciated Property? Appreciated property is anything you […]
Donor Advised Funds: A Simple, Powerful Way to Give Back
Looking for a flexible, tax-smart way to support the causes you care about—now and in the future? A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) might be the perfect fit. It’s like having your own charitable giving account, and setting one up through your local community foundation makes it even more meaningful. What Is a Donor Advised […]
Giving Through Your IRA: A Smart Way to Support Your Community
If you’re age 70½ or older and have a traditional IRA, there’s a powerful way to support the causes you care about—while also reducing your tax burden. It’s called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), and it allows you to donate directly from your IRA to a nonprofit like The Almanor Foundation. What Is a QCD? […]
You Don’t See Us. But You See Our Impact
When people think of charities, they often picture food banks, animal shelters, or youth centers. But what if the most powerful force for good in a community isn’t the one you see on the front lines—but the one behind them? At The Almanor Foundation (TAF), we don’t rescue animals or feed seniors directly. Instead, we […]
How The Almanor Foundation Is Helping Plumas County Recover, Rebuild, and Thrive
Our Beginning: Answering a Simple but Powerful Question Five years ago, a small group of us sat around a table and asked: Can we create something that helps our community grow and overcome the challenges that life throws at us? We didn’t know exactly what that would look like, but we had learned from the […]
Plumas Housing Council Celebrates “Welcome Home Greenville”
Plumas Housing Council Celebrates “Welcome Home Greenville” The Plumas Housing Council (PHC) celebrates the inaugural home of the “Welcome Home Greenville” project. Welcome Home Greenville is a community-driven movement to build quality homes at an affordable price and invite young families and first-time home buyers to build a future in Plumas County. Local residents have […]
Variety is the Spice of Life: Embracing Philanthropy in Plumas County
In a world bursting with choices, it’s undeniable that variety truly is the spice of life. We all have our unique preferences—whether it’s the leisure activities we engage in, the foods we savor, or the sports we cheer for. These choices reflect our passions and interests, guiding how we spend our time and energy. This […]
The Need for Vocational Education in Rural Areas
The 2020 US Census revealed a handful of counties across the nation had a 10% or more decline in population. Plumas County, unfortunately, was one of them. As rural areas across the nation grapple with the challenges of declining populations, the need for vocational education has never been more pressing. Regions such as ours, rich […]
Rebuilding After Dixie: A Look at the Collaborative Efforts of TAF and the Plumas Housing Council
Plumas County has faced significant challenges in recent years, including the devastating Dixie Fire, which exacerbated an already existing housing crisis. The Almanor Foundation (TAF) was established to address such critical community needs. TAF’s mission, to empower the county through economic development, community unity, and resource allocation, led its board to embrace attainable workforce housingas […]