Workforce Housing Seminar
Tyler Pew, founder and principal of LMNOP retained by the foundation to oversee our workforce housing initiative, conducted a two-hour briefing on the progress and inroads on this much needed project. “Plumas County is not alone in the need of housing. It is a nationwide problem. Our situation was only exasperated by the Dixie Fire, […]
The Leonhardt Family Endowment Fund
Inclusion is the defining word for the Leonhardt Foundation making it an ideal fit to be part of the foundations’ funding and community support platform. “Many scholarships are for scholastics only,” says Mark Leonhardt, spokesperson and director for the family endowment fund. “We are a family of varied talents with many career choices so when […]
Chester Cemetery Continues Restoration
The restoration of the beloved Chester Cemetery continues as six quaking aspens were planted last month. These trees add to the plantings which include maples and spruce trees that have been planted over the past two years during the process of rebuilding the cemetery. “This is a continuation of bringing back the beauty of the […]
The Almanor Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund for Gold Complex Fire
Chester, CA 7-23-24 . . . On the anniversary month of the devastating Dixie Fire, Plumas County is faced with the potential of another deadly wildfire. The Almanor Foundation is ready to step in as needed for our community. “Though this is a bit terrifying that in two years our county is being met with […]
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, […]
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 […]
Jerry & Yvonne Kehr Education Fund is on the Move to Empower Education Opportunities
The Jerry & Yvonne Kehr Education Fund was established in the Fall of 2023 as a memorial to their work in Plumas County. The Kehrs believed that the future lies in our youth and it is our responsibility to nurture and empower the younger generation, which contributes to the health, growth and longevity of the […]
The Essence of The Almanor Foundation
A can-do spirit is the essence of The Almanor Foundation Founded in October 2020 after the rural area of Chester, CA recognized that “stuff happens” and they could not let their community flounder or be dependent on other entities. This became even more apparent when the Dixie fire that raged for an unheard of 60 […]