Plumas Housing Council Launches Digital Platform to Accelerate Dixie Fire Recovery and Community Growth
Chester, CA 3-16-26 . . . The Plumas Housing Council, an outgrowth of The Almanor Foundation (TAF) Attainable Workforce Housing initiative, announced the launch of PlumasHousing.com. This digital platform represents another milestone in the region’s recovery following the Dixie Fire, addressing the need for immediate and long-term sustainable housing. The purpose of the Housing Council’s […]
Spicing Up the Future: IVA Culinary Students Shine at the Chilly Chili Cook-Off
Chester, CA 2/23/26 . . . The Almanor Foundation (TAF) welcomed a competitive team from the Indian Valley Academy (IVA) Culinary Arts program to the annual Chilly Chili Cook-Off held on Valentine’s Day at Chester Park, adding youthful enthusiasm to the community fundraising event. The students’ participation aligns with TAF’s 2026 initiative to support […]
Community Collaboration Sparks New Economic Initiatives in the Chester–Lake Almanor Basin
Chester, CA 1-30-26 . . . The Chester–Lake Almanor Basin is more than a scenic destination — it is a community fueled by local talent, deep roots, and a shared commitment to a thriving future. This fall, Plumas County partnered with the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) to launch the Recharge Our Community’s Economy (ROCE) […]
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/?