Introduction
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Hope beyond sorrow
First, let me extend our deepest condolences and empathy to those of you who have been impacted by the Los Angeles fires. Whether you have been directly affected or those you love have been, the devastation is unfathomable. To find a way forward, we look for the helpers. As a community foundation, we rely upon our network to identify how we can be most helpful to our neighbors. Here are links to two funds our League of California Community Foundation (LCCF) peers activated: the Wildfire Recovery Fund at the California Community Foundation and the Eaton Canyon Fire Relief Fund at the Pasadena Community Foundation. Please share these resources far and wide.
Unlike-minded Communities are Stronger
Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) believes that our community is resilient precisely because it is made up of people who have very different life experiences. We all have unique perspectives and learnings to bring to the table. When we tackle the problems that have always plagued communities– wide gaps in wealth, environments we cannot control or predict, homelessness and housing crises, to name a few– we come with more tools than any generation before us. Of course, we need to learn how to work together to be in the greatest service of this community and extraordinary place. We are pleased to update you on our recent Community Belonging Training that helps our community leaders show up for the task!
Collective Love
The spirit of generosity was in full swing at year’s end. Thank you for sharing your time, treasures, and talents.Thank you for your generous donations to our mission and to our regional nonprofit community. Investments like these are what ensure we can continue to show up for this region into perpetuity. Please continue showing up with us in 2025. Together, we can engage in a deeper understanding of the complex problems and emerging solutions within our region. Be a part of something bigger for the resilience of our community and forests.
Ever forward,
Stacy Caldwell, CFRE
Chief Executive Officer
Local Recognition
TTCF Receives Town of Truckee Gratitude Award
“TTCF was recognized with a 2024 Gratitude Award for their transformative work in housing, forest health, and community equity. Councilmember Anna Klovstad chose them for the breadth of impact they have in shaping Truckee’s future. From spearheading affordable housing initiatives to creating eco-friendly forestry solutions, TTCF continues to lead with integrity and innovation.”
What comes after defensible space and forest thinning initiatives? Let us introduce you to the woody-biomass bundle!
You showed up big in 2024, and more than 60 regional nonprofits agree!
Our Community Grant Cycle reveals much more than funding needs in our region. It is where we cultivate funding partnerships that make a bigger impact on our community.
Everyone deserves a safe place to rest their heads. From the unsheltered to our elders, here’s the latest in making Tahoe Truckee a more hospitable place for all.
Community means people. How do we ensure all perspectives are considered, valued, and respected as we shape the future of our community?
TTCF is growing!
When uncertainty abounds, one thing you can rely on is the network of nonprofits and helpers all around us. Invest here and now.
To learn more about our community impact and how you can partner with us to make a difference, contact Stacy Caldwell at stacy@ttcf.net.