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Registration Open for North State Giving Tuesday 2025 Participants

The official start in the lead up to North State Giving Tuesday begins Monday, August 18th, when registration opens for nonprofit participants. This year, North State Giving Tuesday is slated for December 2nd from 6AM – 8PM. An estimated 180 local nonprofits will be accepting donations online at www.northstategives.org to further their work in our […]

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Community Foundation Opens Fall 2025 Grant Cycle

The Community Foundation of the North State has opened its Fall competitive grant cycle featuring three grant funds – The Women’s Fund, The Animal Welfare Endowment Fund, and the Redding Rancheria Community Fund. Last year, these funds cumulatively granted over $175,000 to area nonprofits. The Women’s Fund focuses on bolstering organizations that support women and […]

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Community Foundation Establishes Siskiyou County Fund

The Community Foundation of the North State is commemorating its 25th anniversary with the introduction of the Siskiyou County Fund. Partnering with local donors, this fund seeks to address urgent needs specific to Siskiyou County. The Foundation is distributing an initial $25,000 from the fund to area nonprofits throughout the year. “I love living in […]

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McConnell Fund Grants over $600,000 to Area Nonprofits

The McConnell Fund at the Community Foundation has awarded $632,142 in Spring grants to 29 nonprofits in the Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, and Modoc counties. Areas of need included transport vehicles, HVAC systems, and durable goods like computers and heavy equipment. “The McConnell Fund is one of our most generous grantmaking funds,” said Justine Lehman, […]

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