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News & Announcements
Read the latest news and updates regarding charitable giving, nonprofit initiatives, and PCF's community leadership work.
Leading with Love: Honoring Sue Thompson
Watch our latest video that honors the service of Sue Thompson, our immediate past board chair.
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3 Ways You Can Donate to Create a Stronger Placer County
Our community needs help and charitable givers are stepping up to heed the call.
Nov 14, 2021
River Fire Relief Efforts – How $244,800 in Donations are Making an Impact
The River Fire was one of two recent events in the life of Whitney Isetta that is forcing her and her family to rebuild not only a home...
Sep 20, 2021
Tenacious Partnership Brings Affordable Homes and Public Art Rooted in Community to North Auburn
Donors of Placer Community Foundation (PCF) have shown enduring devotion for the arts through the decades by contributing over $1.1 million.
May 9, 2021
Homeless youth get boost thanks to new grants
The charitable dollars will provide essential supplies and other basic needs for homeless youth such as backpacks, clothing, hygiene kits...
Apr 21, 2021
Sac Bee: Placer County Isn’t Building Enough Affordable Housing. Why That’s Bad News For The Economy
The Sacramento Bee reported on the growing issue of affordable housing in Placer County.
Apr 20, 2021
Nonprofit Report Shows Importance of Sector
Placer Community Foundation commissioned a study to assess the impact our local nonprofits have in our community.
Apr 14, 2021
CORE Construction Fund at PCF Poised to Impact Youth Homelessness
CORE’s initial focus for the fund is to support programs that help youth experiencing homelessness.
Mar 16, 2021
Sleeves Up Communications Toolkit
Download, distribute, post and share Sleeves Up Placer materials and graphics widely on your communications channels.
Mar 1, 2021
2021 Scholarship Process Open
Placer Community Foundation invites local high school seniors and current college students to apply for scholarship awards for 2021-2022.
Jan 14, 2021
Funding Opportunity: Placer Shares Grant Program
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved $8 million in CARES Act relief funds to support increased community needs and impacts...
Aug 20, 2020
Statement Regarding Learning, Listening and Confronting Complex Issues
Placer Community Foundation is deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Stephon Clark...
Jun 22, 2020
Maximizing the Impact of Every Dollar
The COVID-19 Response Fund awarded a $50,000 grant to the Placer Food Bank...
Jun 3, 2020
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