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 […]
From Housing to Workforce Development: TAF’s Next Chapter in Community Action
For the past three years, The Almanor Foundation (TAF) has focused its energy on one of Plumas County’s most pressing needs: housing. As a small but dedicated board, we know we can’t solve every challenge our region faces—but we can lean in where we’re needed most. That’s why our next initiative will focus on something […]
The Almanor Foundation: Powering Community Impact in Plumas County
A Look at The Almanor Foundation A community foundation has often been described as the wings beneath our feet—a quiet force working behind the scenes to lift others up. In Plumas County, The Almanor Foundation (TAF) is precisely that force: a nonprofit bridge connecting generous donors with the local organizations that serve our region’s most […]
Building Our Future: A County-Wide Solution for Attainable Workforce Housing in Plumas County
We are thrilled to share details about a transformative initiative underway in Plumas County: a strategic plan to deliver high-quality, attainable workforce housing across our communities. This crucial project is spearheaded by Plumas Rural Services (PRS), working in partnership with The Almanor Foundation (TAF), Plumas County, and the Plumas Housing Council. The Case for Workforce […]
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 […]