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Campaign For Our Community

For Good. Forever.

The Community Foundation of Western Nevada is launching Campaign for Our
Community to build Nevada’s first Community Endowment

Campaign for our Community

Lasting Change Doesn’t Happen Overnight

November 6th, 2019 at 12:54 pm

Community Foundation Trustee and Fundholder, Lilli Trinchero, an advocate for the elimination of bullying has made real change in Washoe County. Her philanthropy through the Celebrate Diversity fund has been a reflection of her commitment for 17 years. Lilli walked into the Community Foundation office in 2002 committed to reduce school bullying. She established the […]

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Anonymous Bequest Helps Rural Rescue Kennel

November 1st, 2019 at 3:24 pm

Thanks to an anonymous bequest designated to help our region’s homeless pets, a rescue kennel in Yerington, Nevada was able to expand their innovative “homelike” kennel concept. BARK is a small 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the care, socialization, and training of at-risk dogs. Safe Haven Rescue Kennel is the Rescue Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary facility […]

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Window of Opportunity for Donating Appreciated Stock is Now

September 19th, 2019 at 12:59 pm

Fall is the time of year when many of us think about the timing of our charitable gifting. The end of the year is a popular time to give to charities, and it is an opportunity for tax planning, and for taking advantage of market timing. It just so happens that our stock market is […]

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Teresa Mentzer Shines in the Board Spotlight

June 14th, 2019 at 4:34 pm

Teresa Mentzer, Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees, embodies the core attributes of the Community Foundation. She cares, she connects, and as anybody who has shared a room with her knows, she engages. Not afraid to speak from her heart she inspires the staff to work with our whole heart for the good of the […]

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Family’s Gift Supports Workforce Housing

December 27th, 2018 at 2:58 pm

The Gorelick Family’s Gift Opens Doors Allison Gorelick sought out the Community Foundation as she and a fellow real estate developer were building the team that ultimately brought the Village on Sage Street dorm-style modular housing units to Reno. Allison’s energy, real estate development knowledge, and creative thinking were vital to the success of the […]

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For Executive Directors who have less than three years of experience in their current role. Limited to 20.

A Community built this award-winning Village.

Campaign For Our Community

For Good. Forever.