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 […]
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, […]
Pop-Ups a Trend . . . in Greenville, It’s Survival
Pop-ups have spurred the hope of survival for the community of Greenville, CA after the town was leveled by the 2021 Dixie Fire. The grit, ingenuity, and perseverance of people who lost everything inspired the development of The Spot Business District. And a town with little to no services, food, or stores now has a business […]