HISTORY

In 2005, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet with two local residents who by the very nature of the way they live and GIVE make the world a better place. Sure, that is true about hundreds of generous people in the north state; however, there is a magnificant twist to their giving. These two individuals decided to make their gift in a way that would not only support hundreds of nonprofits but also promote the very act of giving.

This is the origin of the Annie B's Community Drive and the reason for these nouns and verbs.  For many weeks the three of us sat down and talked. I learned all sorts of amazing things about these "angels", their passion for the chartiable sector, hopes for the region and dedication to philanthropy.  I shared with them my committment to develop a program through the North Valley Community Foundation that would be equal to their passion for giving.

Together, we developed a grant program called the Annie B's Community Drive that has in its first four years (32 weeks total) gathered and distributed more than $4 million to more than 400 local nonprofits. The only requirement to sign up for the drive is that you are a nonprofit organization or charitable cause located in Butte, Colusa, Glenn or Tehama counties. 

I am proud of the Foundation's (and its many helpers) efforts to create and run Annie B's but even more I am endlessly moved by the compassion, wisdom and generousity of our two Annie B's angels. With love, Alexa Valavanis, CEO North Valley Community Foundation  

2011 ANNIE B's CO-CHALLENGERS 

Because of the following families, individuals and companies - we have Annie B's!  

Anonymous Challenge Grant

Pacific, Gas and Electric

Brian and Karen Sweeney

John and Sandora Nishio

Stifel Nicolaus

Holbrook's Clearance Center

Marshall, Burghardt, Mieske, Harp & Johnson, LLP

Durham Community Foundation

Stoner & Associates CPA Firm

Apothecary Options

Matson & Isom Accountancy

Greg Debord, Financial Advisor Merrill Lynch

Tittle & Company

Stewart Humpherys Molin & Griffith, LLP

Noon Exchange

Paradise Community Fund

Soroptimist International of Chico