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High School Giving Circle – Next Generation of Philanthropists

December 27th, 2018 at 3:38 pm

Two High School Giving Circles funded by two donors in 2018 have concluded their meetings by each recommending $10,000 in grants. On 10 consecutive Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, the trophy bowl of chocolates in the Community Foundation entrance was raided as the members of the High School Giving Circles entered for their meetings. The students’ […]

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2018 Partnership Grants Awarded to 5 Northern Nevada Nonprofits

November 15th, 2018 at 11:49 am

Five northern Nevada nonprofits were awarded $52,627 on November 9 at the Partnership Grant Celebration at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada. Domestic Violence Resource Center, The Generator, Note-Ables Music Therapy Services, Urban Roots, and Wells Family Resource Center, Wells, Nevada were chosen for: Their grasp of the importance of evaluation The organization’s commitment to […]

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Philanthropic Parenting – Family Wealth, Family Values

November 2nd, 2018 at 11:57 am

What is most important to pass on to our kids and grandkids, to future generations? In my experience, our values are more important than our wealth. I am impressed that so many families involved with the Community Foundation of Western Nevada have integrated philanthropic parenting into their lives. Numerous studies cite the engagement of our […]

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Local Youth are the Inspiring Promise of Tomorrow

August 10th, 2018 at 11:08 am

As the 2018 scholarship checks have been mailed, and recipients head off to their chosen school, it is time to acknowledge the generous donors, and the scholarship selection committees for their work they do to help these students in their educational pursuits. 2018 was the best year yet for scholarships! We reviewed 436 applications and […]

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Wildfire Relief Organizations in Nevada and Northern California

July 31st, 2018 at 4:31 pm

Community Foundation Researches and Recommends California and Nevada Wildfire Relief Organizations. In light of the recent wildfires devastating parts of northern California and northern Nevada, Program Officer Lauren Renda has determined those organizations that are addressing the most pressing needs in the most effective way. The consensus is that monetary donations are most needed at […]

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Gorelick Family Fund Passes Down Values by Opening Doors.

Village on Sage Street

It takes our community to build this village

Financial Abuse Initiative

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