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Honoring Nevada’s Health Care Workers in a Historic Manner

November 6th, 2020 at 10:06 am

This has been a year in which we have come to understand and appreciate our healthcare workers’ heroism. My wife Ann is a Physical Therapist and has indeed been on the front lines. Her patient load has not slowed down one bit due to the pandemic. The State of Nevada is recognizing Nevada’s Health Care […]

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Small Business COVID-19 Resource Guide Outreach on Wells Avenue

October 21st, 2020 at 3:58 pm

“Oh, you will actually hand out the guides in person? Fantastic! That has never happened here before.” That was how Tom Stewart, owner of Truckee Meadows Herbs and President of the Wells Avenue Merchants Association, responded when I told him about the outreach for the COVID-19 Small Business Resource Guide. Thanks to earlier input from […]

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100% Giving Board Award Nominations Due November 1

October 15th, 2020 at 9:27 am

The 100% Giving Board Award, a Community Foundation award program since 2008, recognizes the personal financial support each board member commits to their nonprofit. Last year, 1,213 board members from 97 organizations contributed a total of $4,457,381.45 to their organizations for operating expenses. I am pleased to share that Board support rose 60% from 2018’s […]

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2021 Community Fund Grants will Address Mental Health and Domestic Violence

October 2nd, 2020 at 3:02 pm

The Pandemic effects in northern Nevada reach beyond physical health and economic losses. Isolation and anxiety intensify the problem of a lack of mental health services that has persisted in our community for years. As people struggle, service providers are adapting to provide virtual care when possible and outreach to vulnerable populations. Renown Health and […]

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Immersive Experiences Fuel Donor Passion

September 21st, 2020 at 2:50 pm

A unique benefit of Community Foundation Donor Service is the ability for fundholders to dive into their philanthropic projects. Community Foundation fundholders who are passionate about conserving Nevada’s open spaces share their love of the outdoors with Program Officer Lauren Renda. One of the advantages of working toward your philanthropic goals with the Community Foundation […]

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