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Community is not merely a geographic location or a place where people reside. Rather, community is defined by how individuals show up for one another, driven by connection, caring and hope. Local sculptor Deanna Marsh recently shared this philosophy with Placer Community Foundation supporters, issuing a powerful reminder that neighbors are ultimately responsible for one another.

Captain Mike Holmes, a decorated combat veteran, retired professor, actor, history preservationist and above all else a philanthropist, died at his home in Auburn on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

There's a saying Neil and Jen Matulich live by: "Do it while you're alive. Do it while you're able to see the impact of your giving." It isn't a slogan borrowed from a self-help book. It came the hard way—from losing a close friend, Jay Selby, at just 47 years old. That loss reshaped how the Granite Bay couple thinks about everything, including what they leave behind. Rooted in Placer County Neil and Jen's story is woven into the fabric of Placer County. Neil arrived from San

Most people think charitable giving is something you do during your lifetime, after immediate obligations are met. Legacy giving, through a bequest in a will, a beneficiary designation on a retirement account or a similar planned gift, changes that entirely.

The Brooks’ had supported a range of causes over the years but wanted something more intentional — local, visible, lasting. Working with PCF staff to establish their Donor Advised Fund gave them that structure.

Placer Community Foundation (PCF) recently hosted 151 nonprofit leaders for its annual Nonprofit Leadership Summit, "Strategic Board Fundraising Made Doable," marking a significant expansion in regional professional development.

Placer Community Foundation awards $250,000 grant to Sierra College Foundation’s Endow-A-Bed Program, fulfilling the final chapter of the Walsh family’s four-generation commitment to Auburn

Heather’s path to prosperity wasn't handed to her; it was built on a courageous gamble.

Joann’s connection to Placer Community Foundation began in 2010 through her work with ReDirect Nuevo Camino. What started as grant applications and administrative support grew into a long-term partnership.