The CNL Member Nonprofit Wish List

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Organizations appear by sector in the listing. To make a donation, please use the information at the end of each Wish List.

Animal Assistance  ¦  Arts & Culture ¦ Children and Youth Services   ¦  Community Support  ¦  Environmental  ¦  Health Services   ¦ Housing & Homelessness  ¦  Human Services

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The Center for Nonprofit Leadership
The Center for Nonprofit Leadership (CNL) is a member-based resource center for nonprofit organizations and individuals in Nevada County and beyond, providing seminars, workshops, peer learning and networking opportunities.  CNL is committed to helping nonprofits become effective and well-managed organizations, incorporating nonprofit best practices and industry standards for quality programming, transparency and sustainability. 

Donations to CNL benefit our nearly 100 member individuals and organizations; your support for #Givingtuesday will continue to provide CNL the opportunity to provide programing in response and in support of the needs of our local nonprofit community. 

$50 will provide support of one Executive Director Huddle
$100 will provide coffee and refreshment for one in-person workshop
$500 will provide set up and preparation for one in-person workshop

cnlsierra.org \ 200 Littion Drive, Ste. 226, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.265.5600 \ info@cnlsierra.org \ facebook: CNL

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Animal Assistance Organizations

AnimalSave
AnimalSave transforms the lives of cats and dogs by providing humane education, affordable spay and neuter services and by finding loving homes.  We envision a time when all animals are valued and treated with kindness and compassion.

$75 provides care for a foster animal that is waiting for a forever home by supporting AnimalSave’s Foster/Adoption Program
$100 spays or neuters a dog or cat reducing the number of homeless animals in our community by supporting AnimalSave’s Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic

animalsave.org\ PO Box 817, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.271.7071 x 201 \ facebook: AnimalSave

Nevada County Pets in Need
The mission of Nevada County Pets In Need (NCPIN) is to provide financial assistance with pet food and veterinary care to residents of Nevada County.

By committing ourselves to this mission, we believe that we will help create a community that is more compassionate to all pets and people.

$60; $90; $120; $150 (depending on size and amount of pets limited to 4)  provides a pet food assistance gift card for 90 days
$300 will provide a one time vet care assistance visit for spayed/neutered pets 

ncpetsinneed.org \ 434 Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.270.2065 \ info@nevadacountypetsinneed.org \ facebook: Nevada County Pets In Need \ Donate HERE

Sammie’s Friends
The mission of Sammie’s Friends is to provide medical care for the animals at the Nevada County Animal Shelter, making them adoptable, and to support other disadvantaged animals in Nevada County that, without help, would continue to suffer or would be euthanized. Sammie’s Friends has saved the lives of 28,000 animals and reduced the euthanasia rate from 68% to less than 1%.

$50 will contribute toward spay or neuter of cats
$100 will contribute toward spay or neuter of dogs
$250 will contribute to necessary medical care for animals in need

sammiesfriends.org \ 14647 Mc Courtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949 \ 530.471.5041 \ info@sammiesfriends.org \ facebook: Sammie’s Friends \ Donate HERE

Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release
Starving Hawks – Orphaned Baby Squirrels and Rabbits – Injured Songbirds – or Bats Unable to Fly.  Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R) treats over 1000 injured or orphaned wild animals and birds each year and releases them back into the wild.  As an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization, WR&R seeks donations for food, medication, vet bills and caging for orphaned and injured wildlife.

$25 will provide food for a Great Horned Owl for half a month or food for a nest of baby songbirds for a season
$250 will purchase the supplies needed to build a Squirrel release cage or veterinary costs for injured wildlife
$500 will purchase a new flight cage so that injured Songbirds to test their wings before release or for veterinary costs for a Bald Eagle

cawildlife911.org \ PO Box 868, Penn Valley, CA 95946  \ 530.432.5522 \ facebook: WR&R

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Arts and Culture Organizations

The Auburn Symphony
The Auburn Symphony’s mission is to enrich and engage our community, across all generations, through the gift of music.  We’re a small town with a big sound…we bring timeless classical music to the Sierra foothills and through our outreach programs reach thousands of students and our precious senior communities, planting the seeds or harvesting the fruit of a lifelong appreciation of music.

$50 provides five tickets to deserving elementary students for our Family concert in February 
$100 assists with musician stipends for our Symphony Goes to School or Symphonic Sounds for Seniors programs
$500 provides judge stipends and age division awards for our 2024 Young Artists Competition 

auburnsymphony.org \ PO Box 74, Auburn, CA  95604 \ 530.823.6683 \ auburnsymphonyoffice@gmail.com \ facebook: auburncivicsymphony \ Donate HERE

The Center for the Arts
The Center for the Arts is a cultural and educational organization that promotes and presents the literary, visual & performing arts for the enrichment of our community.

$90 supports the arts in our community and includes a Fan Level Membership at the Center for the Arts (Thank you gift: 2 Free Drink Tickets to use at a show)
$250 brings in an artist or teacher to lead a workshop or class in The Center studios. (Thank you gift: Cast level membership benefits, 2 Encore Lounge passes + drink tickets)
$500 will give 2 children the opportunity to have a scholarship for one of the Center’s many Youth Arts classes.  (Thank you gift: Devotee level membership benefits, 4 Encore Lounge passes + drink tickets)
$1000 will support The Center’s continued effort to bring internationally recognized artists and performers to Nevada County. (Thank you gift: Encore Membership Benefits and VIP access to the Encore Lounge before shows + 2 Tickets and drinks to upcoming show)

*Membership Benefits include: early access to tickets, members only events, and discounts on all Center-produced show tickets

thecenterforthearts.org \ 314 West Main Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.274.8384 \ info@thecenterforthearts.org  \ facebook: Center for the Arts \ Donate HERE

Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS)
The mission of the Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) is to promote diversity in the arts through Asian-themed theatre, events, and workshops, serving Nevada County and the greater Sacramento Region since 1994.

catsweb.org \ PO Box 1266, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.265.2990 \ facebook:  CATS

Forging Nevada County Forward
Our mission is to provide resources and opportunities for the community to explore their artistic; vocational & personal development. We partner with The Curious Forge art center to provide many programs & activities to our local community!

https://www.forgingnevadacountyforward.org \ 13024 Bitney Springs Road, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.466-2777 \  forgingnevadacountyforward@gmail.com  \ facebook: Curious Forge

InConcert Sierra
Great classical music and building community!
InConcert Sierra presents exceptional classical and choral performances that inspire and enhance our cultural life. We offer a warm, inclusive community for enjoying music and we provide robust educational opportunities for all ages.  ICS is also building the new “Crown Point Events Complex” featuring an elegant acoustic concert hall, spacious conference center, and a dedicated black box theater. Three venues that will bolster the economic vitality of the region.

$25 – $50 supports our “Music on Wheels” senior mini-concert outreach
$100 brings world-class musicians to the NCCC Young Composers classroom 
$200 – $500 provides scholarship opportunities for our youth programs
$800-$1000 supports buses for our spring educational concerts for every Western Nevada County third-grade student
$1000+ Sponsors a Third Sunday Concerts- or – name a seat at the new concert hall
$5000+ Naming opportunity in the new building 

inconcertsierra.org \ PO Box 205, Nevada City, CA  95959 \ 530.273.3990 \ facebook: InConcert Sierra \ Donate HERE

KVMR Community Radio
KVMR provides community members opportunities to connect through the development and production of music, news, and public affairs programs that entertain, inform, and educate.  KVMR gives voice to the community and celebrates the music of the world.

$50 will replace failed components of equipment
$200 will feed volunteers managing phones during power outages and emergencies
$500 will provide a collaboration opportunity with Nevada County Media to air audio versions of town halls
$1,000 will provide a digital store array to allow KVMR to grow the music library capacity

kvmr.org \ 120 Bridge Street, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.265.9073 \ facebook: KVMR

Miners Foundry Cultural Center
The Miners Foundry Cultural Center is a living historic treasure serving Nevada County as a cultural arts and community events center. More than a venue, the nonprofit’s mission is to preserve, enhance and utilize the historic Miners Foundry for cultural, educational and social activities in Nevada County. It is a symbol of California’s rich historical heritage, providing an educational and social bridge from our past to the present and future.

$100 purchases a single radio (multiple needed) enabling staff and security to communicate during shows
$250 will purchase one cable ramps to safely cover sound and lighting cables during shows, ensuring patron safety.  Total needed: 3 
$500 enhances patron comfort by purchasing 24 seat cushions
$2,000 will procure a drinking fountain with water bottle filler for reusable cups and water bottles to reduce waste

minersfoundry.org \ 325 Spring Street, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.265.5040 \ Gretchen@minersfoundry.org \ facebook: Miners Foundry

Music in the Mountains
You can make a difference in the life of a local child by giving today! We believe people matter, that music connects us all, and that you should not have to leave home to experience great music. Music in the Mountains inspires and connects people of all ages through extraordinary music performances, community engagement, and music education. Your support keeps music alive and thriving in the Sierra Foothills region.

$10 provides a music workshop for one child
$30 buys tickets to a concert for three students
$50 provides the MIM youth orchestra with a mentor for one hour

musicinthemountains.org \  PO Box 1451, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.265.6173 \ kevin@MusicintheMountains.org  \ facebook: MIM \ Donate HERE

Nevada City Film Festival
Nevada City Film Festival (NCFF) serves Nevada County and nearby regions by providing art, entertainment, education and culture through the medium of film and multi-media. Since 2001, NCFF has brought top independent cinema and filmmakers together for a world-class international film festival. This is in addition to producing outdoor family film screenings, filmmaker residencies, and local filmmaker grants and showcases.

$50 – offsets the submission fees for 5 local filmmakers
$100 – offsets the lodging of visiting filmmakers during the festival
$500 – covers the cost of hosting 600 students from Nevada City Schools for a private screening by Pixar Films

nevadacityfilmfestival.com \ 110 Union Street, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.362.8601 \ info@nevadacityfilmfestival.com \ facebook: NC Film Festival

Nevada County Arts Council
Nevada County Arts Council is State-Local Partner to the California Arts Council. We facilitate collaborative efforts that promote and sustain the visual, literary and performing arts of Nevada County to advance the cultural, social and economic life of our community.

We believe in Nevada County as the ultimate cultural destination, where our artists feel supported and their audiences are well-served. We understand that in places where culture thrives, so do its people.

$50 will provide one hour of one-to-one professional development consulting for artists
$100 will provide an hour of classroom arts tuition and supplies to ten low income elementary school students
$500 will fund a day-long facilitated training session on grant writing for artists and arts organizations
$1,000 will fund vital research and support in disaster preparedness and relief for artists in Nevada County

nevadacountyarts.org \ PO Box 1833, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.718.0727 \ director@nevadacountyarts.org  \ facebook: NC Arts

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Nevada County Historical Society
The Nevada County Historical Society is a cultural and educational organization that collects, preserves, interprets and disseminates knowledge about the history of Nevada County and the surrounding mining area known as the Northern Mines. The Society operates three museums and a historical library. This past year, we dedicated the new location of the Searls Historical Library, as located within our History Center.

nevadacountyhistory.org \ 161 Nevada City Highway, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.264.7569 \ info@nevadacountyhistory.org \ facebook: NC Historical Society

Nevada County Media
Nevada County Media provides services and support across our entire community. From youth programs and government support to media services for our fellow nonprofits and artist sector. Nevada County Media believes in lifting our community up through the education and creation of all forms of media. 

$20 will provide general support for summer camp, free classes, community PSAs and discussions, community event livestreams, media services for nonprofits, our internship program, and more
$40 pays for the cost of one student membership, helping to keep student memberships free!
$100 helps support internships for students 15+ yrs old

nevadacountymedia.org \ 355 Crown Point Circle, Ste. B, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.272.8862 \ stationmanager@nevadacountytv.org \ facebook: NC Media \ Donate HERE

North Star Historic Conservancy
The North Star House, designed by renowned architect Julia Morgan, is a classic Arts & Crafts style home and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1905 as a meeting place for investors and visiting dignitaries at the North Star Mine in Grass Valley, CA.

The North Star Historic Conservancy is restoring the house to its original elegance and design. We are committed to preserving and presenting the history of the North Star Mine, North Star House, and key historical people. Our Vision is to restore the unique rural roots of Julia Morgan’s North Star House as a center for exchanging ideas, nurturing the arts and fostering learning.

$50 will over the cost of three new plants for the Heritage Garden
$150 will provide a quality set of kitchen utensils and knives for event use
$250 will  purchase a battery-operated leaf blower for grounds maintenance
$300 will underwrite the sound system for our speaker series, including microphone, speakers, and stand

You can also become a member to help us restore and maintain this historic house year round.

thenorthstarhouse.org \ PO Box 1538, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ House location: 12075 Auburn Road, Grass Valley \ 530.477.7126 \ facebook: TheNorthStarHouse

Saint Joseph’s Cultural Center
The mission of the Saint Joseph’s Cultural Center is two-fold – first to preserve and maintain the structural integrity of this beautiful historical landmark which was built by the Sisters of Mercy in the 1860’s (this encompasses the Orphanage building, St. Joseph’s Chapel and the historic rose garden). And second, to provide space/access that promotes arts and education in our community.

$50 will help maintain the beauty of the Rose Garden
$100 will offset the cost of restoring one historic window (there are many!)
$500 will help repair and reinforce the remaining 2nd level railings

saintjosephsculturalcenter.org \ 410 South Church Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.272.4725 \ saintjosephsculturalcenter@gmail.com \ facebook: St. Joseph’s

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Children and Youth Services

4 Elements Earth Education
Our mission is to offer programs that guide children, families, and teens toward a pure connection to the Earth through direct experiences in nature.

At 4 Elements Earth Education, we aim to make our programs as accessible as possible, ensuring every child who wants to participate is supported in doing so.

$50 provides one scholarship to an after-school Fox Walkers program
$100 subsidizes week-long summer camps for up to 10 Young Fox Walkers
$500 can scholarship two Fox Walkers alumni teens for a season, as they transition into leadership roles

4eee.org \  PO Box 1823, ​Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.265.2036\ info@4eee.org \ facebook: 4EEE

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.  Please help us make a difference in the lives of children in our region through your support. Your contribution will help us achieve our goal of reaching more children and touching more lives!

The gift of time can change the life of a child – consider being a mentor

$50 will pay for the screening process for a volunteer
$100 will pay for one group training session that prepares new volunteers to be a Big Brother or Big Sister
$500 helps fund mentoring activities for school-based Bigs and Littles to do together during the school year
$1,000 provides monthly activities for Bigs, Littles, and children on our waiting list

www.bbbsns.org \535 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 \ 530.626.1222 \ facebook: BBBSNorthernSierra

Bright Futures for Youth
To ignite the potential of youth today for vibrant communities tomorrow.
Bright Futures for Youth is a nonprofit committed to making a life-changing difference for children and young adults in Nevada County. Bright Futures for Youth – created by the merger of The Friendship and NEO Youth Center – has three programs: The Friendship Club, founded in 1995, NEO Youth Center founded in 2008, and SAFE, launched in 2019 to help youth experiencing homelessness. Bright Futures for Youth focuses on health and wellness, healthy relationships, goal setting, self-awareness, self-sufficiency and community connectedness.

$50 will provide for basic needs, such as clothing, for one young person
$150 will provide healthy meals for one youth each month
$500 will help contribute to essential academic, emotional and social support programs, including tutors, mentors, one-on-one meetings

Specific Wish list items:

• Gift cards: gas, grocery and clothing stores
• Stamps

bffyouth.org \ 200 Litton Drive, Ste. 308, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.265.4311 \ facebook: BrightFuturesforYouth \ Donate HERE

Child Advocates of Nevada County 
Child Advocates of Nevada County helps Nevada County’s children grow up safe, secure, and ready for the future.

Help us reach our goal that every child grows up safe, secure, and ready for the future.

$50 will help provide a welcome baby bag with bottles, formula, diapers, and pacifiers to new mothers in Nevada County
$100 will pay for a new winter coat, hat, and gloves for a foster child this winter
$500 will give a low-income child the opportunity to participate in after school sports, summer programs, art or music classes, or a visit to a college program of interest

caofnc.org \ 200 Providence Mine Road, Ste. 210, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.265.9550 ext. 555 \ info@caofnc.org \ facebook: Child Advocates \ Donate HERE

First 5 Nevada County
First 5 Nevada County promotes the importance of early childhood by investing in complex systems of care, empowering families, and strengthening the community.

$50 would purchase up to 50 multilingual books for children ages 0-5
$100 can provide a car seat, and support safe installation, to a family in need 

first5nevco.com \ 380 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, CA 95945  \ 530.274.5361 \ facebook: First5nevco

Sierra Nevada Children’s Services 
Give hope during hardships with Children’s Community Chest (CCC). When families face urgent needs, children suffer the most. CCC is a funding of last resort, when all other support has been exhausted. 100% of your gift will directly benefit the physical and emotional needs of a child. Your gift will change lives with the following:

$50 can purchase bus passes for a parent to go to work
$100 can provide enrichment classes or summer camp for a child
$200 can prevent utility shut-off so a family can stay warm
$500 can help save two families from being homeless due to evictions

Our mission is to enrich the community by supporting quality child care and empowering families to aspire to lifelong success.

www.sncs.org \ 420 Sierra College Drive, Ste. 100, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.272.8866 \ info@sncs.org  \ facebook: SNCS \ Donate HERE

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Community Support Organizations

California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project (CHIRP)
CHIRP is focused on researching, documenting, preserving, and protecting California Indigenous Nisenan culture.

Nisenan.org \ PO Box 2624, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ info@chirpca.org  \ facebook: NevadaCityNiesenan

Camptonville Community Partnership
CCP serves Camptonville (and region) as rural people working together for a safe sustainable and healthy community.

ccp.camptonville.net \ PO Box 218, Camptonville, CA 95922 \ 530.288.9355 \  info@theccp.org \ facebook: TheCCP

Conflict Resolution Center of Nevada County
To provide professionally trained mediators to help people resolve conflicts or conclude contract negotiations with a mutually acceptable and durable agreement. CRC also promotes the benefits of mediation for the resolution of conflicts and provides training to prospective mediators.

resolveconflicts.org  \ 308 Main Street, Suite 5, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.477.6517 \ CRC@resolveconflicts.org \ facebook: CRC

County of Nevada
To work with the community to develop sound and innovative public policy, provide strong leadership and deliver excellent services in a fiscally responsible manner.

mynevadacounty.com \ 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530-265-1218 \ facebook: NevadaCountyCA

FireSafe Council of Nevada County
The Fire Safe Council is a nonprofit, local volunteer organization. We are dedicated to making Nevada County safer from catastrophic wildfire through fire safety projects and education.

areyoufiresafe.com \ 139 East Main Street. Grass Valley, CA  95945 \ 530.272.1122 \ facebook: FireSafe Council

Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce
To serve our members by facilitating business development, promoting tourism and visitor direction and presenting information that supports responsible business growth in our community.

grassvalleychamber.com \ 128 East Main Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.273.4667 \ facebook: GV Chamber

Grass Valley Downtown Association
In 1979 the retail merchants formed the Grass Valley Downtown Association (GVDA), and in 1986 they incorporated the National Trust for Historic Preservations model of the Main Street Program. GVDA is committed to a vibrant historic downtown Grass Valley, California business district that embraces the incredible legacy of our past while implementing our vision for the future.

downtowngrassvalley.com \ 125 Neal Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.272.8315 \ info@downtowngrassvalley.com \ facebook: GVDA

League of Women Voters of Nevada County
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

lwvnevadacounty.org \ PO Box 1306, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.212.0254 president@lwvnevadacounty.org \ facebook: LWVNevadaCounty

Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to promote commerce, business and tourism through marketing campaigns, promotions and events. While emphasizing our quality of life and historic environment, our goal is to benefit merchants and citizens both professionally and economically.

nevadacitychamber.com \ 1132 Main Street, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.2652692 \ facebook: NevadaCityChamber

Nevada County Cannabis Alliance
The Nevada County Cannabis Alliance is an advocacy and trade association of cannabis farmers,  patients, and responsible cannabis businesses. It is our mission to provide education and advocacy while collaborating with the community for a sustainable local cannabis industry.

nccannabisalliance.org \ 419 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.264.7376 \ facebook: NC Cannabis Alliance

Nevada County Contractor’s Association     
The Nevada County Contractor’s Association is a trade association serving the construction industry in Nevada County.  Our membership includes local small business owners comprised of general contractors, sub-contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, architects, engineers, and many other businesses associated either directly or indirectly with construction. 

The goal of the organization is to promote, foster, and maintain high standards in construction, integrity in business relations, and ethical practices within the construction industry.

$50 will support the Career Technical Education scholarship program supporting local high school students getting pursuing the construction trades

nccabuildingpros.com \ 149 Crown Point Court, Grass Valley, CA 95945\ 530.274.1919 \ info@nccabuildingpros.com \ facebook: NCCABuildingPros

Nevada County Economic Resource Council
Strives to significantly contribute to a community that values and actively supports individual talent, economic enterprise and employment opportunity, regardless of age, personal wealth or ethnic background. Nevada County Economic Resource Council’s efforts will directly and indirectly provide value to local business, education, nonprofits, government, agriculture and the arts.

ncerc.org \ 336 Crown Point Circle, Ste. D, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.274.8455 \ info@ncerc.org \ facebook: NevadaCountyERC

Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation
Our mission at the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation is simple – to build a better Nevada County Fairgrounds through fundraising and contributions to the Fairgrounds.

Formed in 2005 to support this mission, our fundraising efforts are focused on supporting and improving the health and beauty of the Fairgrounds, enhancing the community’s use of the Fairgrounds, and fostering projects that develop our local youth in agriculture.

$100 purchases a Blue Ribbon membership in the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation, which includes 2 Fair admission tickets, 1 Fair parking pass, 2 tickets to the Draft Horse Classic, and an Appreciation Party invitation.   
$200 will scholarship a Nevada County high school student who has been influenced by participating in the Fair’s exhibit program and seeks further educational opportunities following graduation. 
$500 purchases materials for the Fairgrounds’ Lath House renovation project.    

nevadacountyfair.com/foundation \ 7101 West McKnight Way, B-106, Grass Valley, CA 95949 \ 530.273.6217, extension 219 \ Foundation@NevadaCountyFair.com \ facebook: NevadaCountyFairgroundsFoundation \ Donate or become a member

Nevada County Farm Bureau
Nevada County Farm Bureau is an organization where all county residents interested in ranching, farming and agriculture have the opportunity to join together, stay informed and have a voice managing our agricultural resources. Farm Bureau is dedicated to improving the economic well-being of its members and the lives of rural residents.      

nevadacountyfarmbureau.com \ 113 Presley Way, #2, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.346.8146 \ ncfb.manager@gmail.com \ facebook: NevadaCountyFarmBureau

The Rüdiger Foundation
The Rüdiger Foundation’s mission is to provide local law enforcement with K9 resources that demonstrate and enhance an appreciated, supportive work environment, encourage constituency education and connectivity, and foster a safer, healthier community. Our vision is to achieve a thriving relationship between a community and it’s law enforcement; fostered, supported, and made safer by it’s K9 program.

rufk9.org \ PO Box 2174, Nevada City, CA 95959  \ president@RufK9.org \ facebook: RudigerFoundation

Sierra Commons
Sierra Commons helps strengthen the local economy through job creation, retention, and increased local revenue. We support business owners, freelancers, and remote workers by providing business education, turn-key office infrastructure, and business acumen through mentoring and community building. We are committed to creating a more sustainable and resilient economic ecosystem in Nevada County.

$50 will help us purchase videoconferencing equipment for public use
$150 will provide a coworking desk to a struggling entrepreneur for one month
$250 will provide a scholarship for one student in the next Business Ignitor Course

sierracommons.org \ 792 Searls Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.265.8443 \ info@sierracommons.org \ facebook: Sierra Commons \ Donate HERE

Sierra Harvest
Sierra Harvest’s mission is transforming lives and strengthening community through fresh, local, seasonal food. Through our work we see kids feeling successful when they visit farms and fall in love with fresh, local veggies and fruits; we see farmers earning a living wage when people buy farm direct and ask to buy local food; and we help communities thrive when local, fresh food is accessible by all. 

We serve dozens of farmers, hundreds of families and thousands of children. Be the local food movement and join us in improving the health of our community!

$50 buys 3 fruit pickers to help gleaning volunteers maximize donated food to our friends and neighbors
$100 provides a partial scholarship for a regional farmer to attend our 2024 Farm Biz Program
$500 sponsors a student to go to Food Love Farm Camp this summer

sierraharvest.org \ 313 Railroad Avenue, Ste. 201, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.265.2343 \  \ facebook: Sierra Harvest \ Donate HERE

Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
Join in creating a network of generosity, care, and compassion as we welcome and support a young family from Haiti, refugees in the Humanitarian Parole Program who have arrived in Nevada County. The family has experienced violence and terrorism on their streets and has fled their established and productive lives for their safety. 

Your financial or volunteer support – whether one-time or ongoing – will help this young family to build a life here in Northern California. 

Find out more HERE.

www.uugrassvalley.org \ 246 South Church Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945  \ 530.274.1675  \ facebook: UUCMinGV

United Way of Nevada County
Mission: To improve lives by directing community resources to local needs.

United Way of Nevada County works with our partner organizations and our community at large to identify gaps in services and to create meaningful programs in order to fill those gaps. Food Access Saturday, School Pantry Program, and the Free Health Care Clinic are just some of the successes borne of these efforts.   

$50 delivers 10 bags of groceries valued at $250.00 through our Food Access Saturday and Food Pantry Program
$100 provides $600 of healthcare services (glasses, dental procedures) to Nevada County residents at our Free Health Care Clinic
$500 expands our ability to serve the community through innovative programs
Priceless: Volunteers that allow UWNC to create and implement meaningful programs to meet community needs!

uwnc.org \ PO Box 2733  Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.274.8111 \ admin@uwnc.org  \ facebook: United Way \ Donate HERE

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Environmental Organizations

Bear Yuba Land Trust
Bear Yuba Land Trust protects and defends the working and natural lands in the Bear and Yuba River watersheds and empowers a healthy, resilient community through nature access and education.

Bear Yuba Land Trust conserves land, builds trails, and connects people to nature in Nevada and Yuba Counties.

$50 – Supports getting more youth in Nature
$100 – Helps us maintain over 50 miles of local trails
$500 – Expands native plants and fire safety on Nature Preserves!

bylt.org \ PO Box 1004, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.272.5994 \ facebook: BYLT \ Donate HERE

Master Gardeners of Nevada County
Our mission is to inspire foothill home gardeners to embrace research-based, sustainable gardening practices so our community and environment thrive.

Master Gardeners offer:  Educational workshops both in person and recorded workshops on our website ncmg.ucanr.edu, Call-in radio show on KNCO (830AM dial) on Saturdays 10-noon, The Western Sierra Foothills Garden Guide for sale at local nurseries, and the Annual Plant Sale held the Saturday before Mother’s Day in May in the Demo Garden on the grounds of NID at 1036 West Main Street in Grass Valley.

$50 will buy daffodils for community beautification.  All the daffodils that bloom in spring along the highway were planted by Master Gardeners!
$100 will buy educational materials for our Youth Program featuring summer workshops in the Demo Garden.
$250 will buy propagation supplies needed for the spring plant sale: for example, vegetable and flower seeds, organic potting soil, 6-packs for seedlings.

ncmg.ucanr.org \ 255 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.273.0919 \ mgnevada@ucanr.edu \ facebook: MasterGardenersNC \ Donate HERE

Redbud Chapter, CA Native Plant Society
The CNPS Redbud Chapter champions the native plants of Placer and Nevada counties. We are one of 35 statewide chapters working to protect and celebrate California’s native plants. 

CNPS Mission Statement is to protect California’s native plants and their natural habitats, today and into the future, through science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy.

$200 will purchase a0set of seed-cleaning screens to support our propagation of locally native plants
$500 will help us purchase three lightweight tables that will support exhibits and education materials at public events or design for new more striking and clean Redbud logo
$1000 will help establish a native plant garden and with a complimentary native plant curriculum in a local school

chapters.cnps.org/redbud \ pronativeplanthelp@redbud.org or redbudpres@gmail.com \ Facebook: RedbudChapterCNPS or for group focused on propagating

Sierra Streams Institute
Sierra Streams Institute is a watershed monitoring, research, and restoration group based in Nevada City, California, in the Sierra Nevada foothills. We promote scientific knowledge and stewardship of Sierra Nevada watersheds through research, restoration, education, and community science.

sierrastreamsinstitute.org \ 117 New Mohawk Road, Ste. H, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.470.6037 \ info@sierrastreamsinstitute.org \ facebook: SierraStreams

South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) The South Yuba River Citizens League is the leading voice for the protection and restoration of the Yuba River watershed. Founded in 1983 through a rural, grassroots campaign to defend the South Yuba River from proposed hydropower dams, SYRCL has developed into a vibrant community organization with more than 3,500 members and volunteers.

$50 will sponsor a student on a salmon education raft trip
$125 will sponsor a River Ambassador day at a popular Yuba crossing
$500 will sponsor one cleanup site at the Yuba River Cleanup

yubariver.org \ 313 Railroad Avenue, #101, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.265.5961 \ julie@yubariver.org \ facebook: SYRCL

Wolf Creek Community Alliance
Our mission at Wolf Creek Community Alliance is to protect and restore the vitality of our local Wolf Creek Watershed. Founded in 1994, we maintain a monthly stream monitoring program, engage in restoration projects throughout the watershed, advocate for trails, bring students to the creek for educational programs, and raise awareness about the importance of a healthy watershed.

$50 provides 5 native plants for school children and volunteers to plant in one of 4 restoration projects that will enhance wildlife habitat and benefit the stream corridors
$100 helps replace equipment for our water quality monitoring program
$250 supports the Know Your Watershed School Program that teaches stewardship skills to school children
$500 supports the advocacy work we do to defend the Wolf Creek watershed against harmful polluters like the gold mining industry
$1000 supports our new Roy Peterson Preserve, a 58.5 acre gem on Wolf Creek in the heart of South County

WolfCreekAlliance.org \ PO Box 477, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.272.2347 \ facebook: Wolf Creek Alliance

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Health Service Organizations

Anew Day
Anew Day is a faith-based organization that provides healing and hope through free and low-cost counseling services for those who are hurting. Partnering with our clients, our professional and lay counselors meet community members where they are and equip them with the tools and skills to confidently face today’s struggles as well as tomorrow’s challenges.

$20 will provide a week of supplies for the participants of our Healing Through Art group therapy classes
$200 will provide scholarship for four community members to attend a Counseling Skills Workshop
$2000 will fund a month of necessary literature, supplies and professional services to individuals and families seeking material and emotional support

anew-day.com \ 117 New Mohawk Road, Ste. A, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.470.9111 \ facebook: Anew Day

Citizens for Choice, Nevada County
Citizens for Choice believes that everyone deserves reproductive justice—the ability to make educated choices about their reproductive lives, health, and access to the affordable care they need.

$50 provides free condoms distributed at The Clinic! for one month
$100 provides a portion of a month’s utilities for The Clinic!
$500 provides a portion of a month’s rent for The Clinic!

citizensforchoice.org \ PO Box 3525, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.274.3331 \ facebook: Citizens for Choice

Hospice of the Foothills
Hospice of the Foothills provides compassionate support to our patients, their families and our community.

$25 provides a personal protective equipment for one patient visit.
$50 provides a patient with prescription medications for a week
$100 provides a patient with home visits by a Certified Hospice Aide for a week
$500 provides 13 months of grief support for a spouse/family member
$1500 covers the cost of admitting a new patient onto hospice service

HospiceoftheFoothills.org \ 11270 Rough & Ready Hwy, Grass Valley, CA  95945 \ 530.272.5739 \ mdavis@hofo.org \ facebook: Hospice of the Foothills \ Donate HERE

Mountain Steam Meditation

Mountain Stream’s mission is to offer Dharma teachings with a dedicated focus on Insight practices that support mindful living. We provide ongoing programs, including meditation groups, retreats, classes, and opportunities for community service. We are committed to offer our programs in a safe, nourishing environment of respect and inclusion. 

$50 supports basic administration & operation expenses
$100 provides needed office equipment for our dedicated staff
$250 contributes to our ongoing programs and community outreach
$500 contributes to our new roof campaign providing shelter and safety to our community 
We are raising $30,000 to pay for a new roof for our Nevada City Insight Center.  Please consider donating to help shelter and protect our Sangha – Roof Campaign

Mtstream.org \ Nevada City Insight Center – 710 Zion Street, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.265.6111 \ robyn.hennon@mtstream.org \ facebook: Mountain Stream Meditation \ Donate HERE

Sierra Family Medical Clinic
Our mission is to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care to our culturally diverse community, including the indigent and medically under-served populations of Nevada County, California, and surrounding communities and to initiate preventive health programs that will improve the general health status of the communities we serve. We strive to be a center of healing, learning, and caring, and are committed to quality and to adding value in every aspect of our work.

All services shall be provided without regard to race, sex, color, age, national origin, disability, political or religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or ability of clients to pay for services.

sierraclinic.org \ 15301 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.292.3478 \ info@sierraclinic.org \ facebook: sierraclinic

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation
We touch and save lives every day by helping Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital deliver superior healthcare through outreach programs, education, state-of-the-art technology and facilities by means of philanthropy and volunteerism.

Supporting the most critical needs of our community. Because no one can predict what will happen over the next several months or even year, SNMH Foundation is focusing on securing donations that will offer the greatest flexibility. Our Area of Greatest Need fund provides the ability to direct dollars to the highest priorities at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. From new ambulances, advanced technology, direct patient care needs, to wellness programs, the Area of Greatest Need fund is a solution for the unexpected.

SupportSierraNevada.org \ PO Box 1810, Grass Valley, CA  95945 \ 530.477.9700 \ infosnmhf@dignityhealth.org \ facebook: SNMHF \ Donate HERE

Spirit Peer Empowerment Center
SPIRIT is a community of Peers sharing and growing from our lived experience of mental health issues, addiction, or the challenges of being unhoused. We support one another with acceptance, compassion, encouragement and hope to empower ourselves to recover and break free of stigma. We provide effective and profound change in the delivery of mental health and support services, with the aim to be a safe, inclusive, and confidential place to heal and walk the journey towards recovery.

spiritpeerempowermentcenter.org \ 276 Gates Place, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.274.1431 \facebook: SPIRITCenterNC

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Housing and Homelessness Organizations

Acres of Hope
Breaking the cycle of homelessness for women and children.

Acres of Hope is a spiritually based renewal center serving homeless women with children by providing them with a home and an environment of structured programming. Our unique approach allows residents to live onsite for up to two years while staff and volunteers invest heavily in their lives by providing encouragement, practical life-skills training, job skills, mentoring and spiritual direction. We are valued as the last program these families will ever need.

$75- Diaper Sponsor – covers the cost of diapers/wipes for one infant for 1 month
$100-Essentials Sponsor – covers the cost of basic essentials (toilet paper, soap, hygiene supplies, etc.) for one family for 1 month
$100- Transportation Sponsor – covers the cost of transportation for one family for 1 month
$150- Dinner Sponsor – covers the cost of dinners for one family for 1 month
$175- Cottage Sponsor – covers the cost of utilities for one family for 1 month

acresofhopeonline.org \ PO Box 238, Auburn, CA 95604 \ 530.878.8030 \ info@acresofhopeonline.org \  facebook: Acres of Hope

Habitat for Humanity, Nevada County
We bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. With your help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. Everyone deserves a decent place to live, and every donation makes a difference.

$25 will purchase nails and hardware
$50 will purchase a bathroom faucet
$100 will purchase a kitchen faucet
$250 will purchase a front door
$500 will purchase two windows
$1000 will purchase a child’s bedroom
$5000 will purchase a permanent roof overhead

nchabitat.org \ PO Box 2997, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.274.1951 \ info@nchabitat.org \ facebook: Habitat

Hospitality House
The mission of Hospitality House is to bring homeless people in Nevada County into a circle of community caring that offers shelter, sustenance, medical care, advocacy, opportunity, dignity, and hope as we assist them in transitioning from homelessness to housing.

 More people are at-risk for homelessness and are falling into homelessness because of the pandemic. Hospitality House has responded by transitioning from a single overnight shelter into a 24/7 operation, spanning multiple locations. Your donation helps local men, women, children, seniors and Veterans receive critical services, including emergency shelter, food, clothing, job training, case management, PPE, and housing assistance. Every dollar counts.

$1 will give one person a hot and hearty meal
$62 will sponsor one person with a night of emergency shelter, food and wraparound supportive services, such as job training and case management
$248 will sponsor one family of four in crisis with wraparound support services

hhshelter.org \ Utah’s Place, 1262 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.271.7144 \ facebook: Hospitality House

Sierra Roots
Sierra Roots takes a relationship-based approach in our work with homeless people. We have specially trained volunteers who are dedicated to listening to homeless people and collaborating with them to make progress in their health, self-reliance, and action plans for secure, safe homes. Your donation of any amount will help us to reach local people and give them critical services, including emergency shelter, food, clothing, and case management.

$50 will help to provide a number of local homeless people food and services every Thursday for one month
$100 will help to provide one person with a backpack, warm coat, and other items that they need
$500 will help give specialized training and materials to volunteers willing to work with our homeless population

www.sierraroots.org \ P.O. Box 2086, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.751.3263 \ facebook: Sierra Roots \ Donate HERE

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Human Service Organizations

Ananda Church of Self-Realization of Nevada County
Ananda Village is a cooperative spiritual community dedicated to the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, founded in 1968 by his direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda. One of the world’s most successful intentional communities, Ananda is a worldwide movement to help you realize the joy of your own higher Self. 

anandavillage.org \ 14618 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City, CA 95959 \ 530.478.7500  \ info@anandavillage.org \ facebook: Ananda Village \ Donate HERE

Color Me Human 
Color Me Human works to dismantle systems of oppression both within ourselves and within the institutions of Nevada County, here on Nisenan land. Led by a multi-racial, multi-cultural team we celebrate and support the under-resourced communities in California’s second whitest county. Through community education, cross movement solidarity building, capacity building, and crisis response we aim to eliminate harm inflicted on people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals in Nevada County.

$50 will contribute to monthly cost of web page
$100 will provide funds to continue development and growth of website 
$500 will support website maintenance fees 

colormehuman.org \ PO Box 321, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.559.4245 \ info@colormehuman.org  \ facebook: ColorMeHuman

Community Beyond Violence 
Our mission is to offer resources for building healthy relationships and to work with community partners to provide services for healing the effects of interpersonal violence. Our vision is a community unified in peace and justice for the safety and well-being of every individual.

$25 provides emergency food and clothing for a survivor of violence
$100 provides an emergency motel room night when the shelter is full
$250 provides a two week stay at the emergency shelter for a family

Specific Wish list items:

• Diapers (all sizes)
• Bedding (sheets, blankets, pillows, sleeping bags)
• Towels
• Department Store gift cards
• Hand warmers, socks, hats
• Baby wipes
• Hygiene supplies
• Covid tests

cbv.org \ 1020-C McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, 95949 \ 530.272.3467 \ info@cbv.org \ facebook: Community Beyond Violence

FREED
Our mission is to eliminate barriers to full equality for people with disabilities through programs, which promote independent living, and effect systems change, while honoring dignity and self- determination.

A donation to FREED will help us fund our many programs that impact people with disabilities and seniors in Nevada, Sierra, Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties.  We appreciate your support.

freed.org \ 2059 Nevada City Highway, Ste. 102, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.477.3333 \ facebook: FREED

Full Circle Living and Dying    
Seeking to educate and serve our community in understanding options and rights for end-of-life care and post-death care. To empower families and communities in bringing back the tradition of family led death care through conversation, guidance and local resources.
Donations will help fund many educational and assistance programs that impact people with financial challenges at end-of-life, women who have experienced pregnancy loss, grief support, after-death care guidance and more.   

$25 provides client care supplies
$30 provides one miscarriage kit
$50 will provide educational materials for one Full Circle educational presentation
$300 provides an End-of-Life plan of care for someone in need

fullcirclelivingdyingcollective.com \ 524 Brunswick Road, Grass Valley, CA 94945 \ 530.270.9839 \ facebook: FullCircleLivingDying \ Donate HERE

Gold Country Senior Services 
Provides a range of programs and services that support the health, wellbeing, and independence of older adults in our community.

We need your support in meeting the increased need of our most vulnerable homebound seniors for healthy nutrition; providing five home cooked meals per week along with helping these seniors feed their beloved pets.

$30 supports a vulnerable senior and their beloved pet for 1 week
$60  provides meals  for 2 weeks
$90 provides meals for 3 weeks
$120 will provide a senior and their pet with a full month of home cooked meals and pet food

goldcountryservices.org \ PO Box 968, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \ 530.273.4961 \ facebook: GoldCountrySeniorServices \ Donate HERE

Interfaith Food Ministry
Interfaith Food Ministry works to reduce food insecurity in Western Nevada County. We feed the hungry, helping to sustain good health and human dignity.
Our biggest need is your support for the Sponsor a Family for the Holidays Program, providing Thanksgiving and Christmas meals in addition to regular food distributions to Nevada County families experiencing financial hardship

$25 sponsors a Holiday Meal for one family 

www.interfaithfoodministry.org \ 440 Henderson Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945 \  530.273.8132 \  facebook: IFM \ Donate HERE

Nevada County Pride
Nevada County Pride celebrates, supports, and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community in Western Nevada County by promoting Community, Diversity, and Respect through Events, Education, and Resources.

We are a social network of gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, and transgender persons, and their allies, who celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community in western Nevada County, California, including Grass Valley and Nevada City. NC Pride has just received their 501c(3) status.

$50 will contribute to monthly web page and tech costs
$75 will provide funds to purchase literature and swag for community events

nevadacountypride.org \ 578 Sutton Way, #125, Grass Valley, CA, 95945 \  facebook: Nevada County Pride  \ Instagram: @nevadacountypride \ Info@nevadacountypride.org \ Donate HERE

One Source – Empowering Caregivers
One Source-Empowering Caregivers is a small nonprofit serving Nevada County for almost 10 years, supporting those who are taking care of their loved ones with heart disease, Parkinson’s, dementias, and so many medical conditions which keep them home bound..  One Source- Empowering Caregivers serves these clients with compassion and sensitivity.  The volunteers are often those who have been in-home caregivers in the past and are now wanting to give back.   This is the MISSION of One Source-Empowering Caregivers.

“$5.00 for a friend”  This donation is the cost of 1 cup of coffee
$50 provides compassionate, individualized recruitment for the volunteer hero
$125 provides the vetting, training, and mentoring for the volunteer hero
$500 will keep our doors open to visit clients and continue through 2024 with our many other services and programs

empoweringcaregivers.org \ PO Box 311, Cedar Ridge, CA 95924 \ 530.205.9514 \ facebook: One Source – Empowering Caregivers \ Donate HERE