Fri Sep 11 2020 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

KRCR News

Help is on the way: Northstate non-profits aiding fire victims

KRCR News covered the several local nonprofits working to raise funds for victims of Butte and Siskiyou county fires. Being one of them, NVCF has approved over $72,000 in grants so far.

Wed Sep 09 2020 23:18:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Action News Now

Here’s how you can help Bear Fire victims

Action News Now reported on NVCF’s Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund – the first three grants being issued to help evacuation and sheltering efforts, and how one can donate to the fund to further help Bear Fire victims.

Wed Sep 09 2020 11:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Paradise manager Lauren Gill leaves Thursday

Chico E-R covered the retirement of Paradise manager Lauren Gill, sharing some of her experiences in the position for the past eight years. Mentioned is NVCF’s Butte Strong Fund and the grants provided to Paradise during her time as the manager.

Thu Sep 03 2020 11:25:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Free ice cream and ‘census swag’ help efforts to get everyone counted

The Chico E-R covered the African American Family & Cultural Center’s ice cream truck, to encourage community members to fill out the census. In partnership with NVCF and 40 other member organizations, the Butte Complete Count Committee has been “the voice of action for these community-based outreach efforts,” according to NVCF’s own Megan Smith.

Wed Sep 02 2020 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Glenn County Transcript

Pandemic hinders charity fundraising efforts

The Glenn County Transcript covers the struggle many organizations are facing raising money for community causes during the pandemic. Spotlighted is the cancelled Laws & Paws Music Festival fundraiser for the Orland Police Department K-9 Unit. However, those interested in donating can do so through NVCF at nvcf.org/funds/orland-police-department---k-9-unit

Thu Aug 27 2020 11:10:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

NVCF awards $35.2 million in grants

The Chico E-R covered the over $35 million in grants that have been awarded for Camp Fire relief and recovery through the Butte Strong fund.

Fri Aug 21 2020 22:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The Mercury News

Northern California wildfires: How to help fire victims and firefighters

The Mercury News provided a list of organizations and funds to support communities impacted by the wide-scale wildfires in California. Listed is NVCF’s Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund to help those displaced in Glenn and Tehama counties.

Thu Aug 20 2020 17:57:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Sacramento Bee

California wildfire victims don’t need your old stuff. Here’s the best way to help.

The Sac Bee covered the best ways to help California wildfire victims, advising against donation drives because of too many unused items needing to be hauled away. Stating that cash is the best way provide help during this time, they list a number of organizations and links to donate, NVCF being one of them.

Sun Aug 16 2020 10:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Harmonious therapy: Chico music therapists create free choir for people with Parkinson’s

Chico E-R covered the North State Therapy Choir intended to help those with Parkinson’s disease with their speech. With help from the Parkinson’s Foundations and NVCF’s Music Therapy Impact Fund, Erin Haley and Pam Sachs were able to establish the choir.

Sat Aug 15 2020 11:10:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Coronavirus: Food insecurity on the ridge become crisis during lockdown

Chico E-R covered the struggle Camp Fire survivors are facing with food insecurity with local resources already weakening due to the pandemic. With a grant from NVCF, Jennie Lowrey of From the Ground Up Inc. is working to get 50 gardens planted on the ridge to meet local fresh food needs.

Fri Sep 11 2020 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

KRCR News

$72,000 in grants issued to help Butte County in response to devastating wildfires

KRCR news covered the $72,000 NVCF granted to eight organizations from their to help those impacted by the North Complex Fire.

Wed Sep 09 2020 15:32:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Additional fire news – resources, donations, animal evacuations

Chico E-R provided several resources to help those impacted by the recent fires and those wanting to help the impacted. Included is NVCF’s Wildfire Relief Fund link to donate.

Fri Sep 04 2020 21:09:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Concow event Saturday helps with census for Butte County foothill residents

The Chico E-R reported Jenny Lowrey’s efforts in Concow to encourage foothill residents to fill out the census. The Butte Complete Count Committee, along with NVCF, have been hosting these events in the foothills to reach these hard-to-count populations.

Thu Sep 03 2020 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico News & Review

Sifting through the recovery

Chico News & Review covered families and their struggles living two years post-Camp Fire, as they hassle with lack of rural infrastructure, expiring recovery ordinances and other obstacles. NVCF and AmeriCorps has provided several grants to hire case managers for Camp Fire survivors.

Fri Aug 28 2020 11:05:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Butte County foothills low response to census

The Chico E-R covered the low census response rates in Butte County’s rural communities and how the Butte County Complete Count Committee are developing creative ways to reach out. NVCF’s Megan Smith was interviewed for insight on some of these new ideas.

Mon Aug 24 2020 20:54:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

ABC 10 Sacramento

How to help the victims and survivors of California Wildfires

ABC 10 Sacramento provided a list of organizations and funds to support communities impacted by the wide-scale wildfires in California. Listed is NVCF’s Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund to help those displaced in Glenn and Tehama counties.

Thu Aug 20 2020 18:52:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Action News Now

Paradise Rebuilding and Recovery: Outreach continues to residents livings in RVs

In Action News Now’s updates regarding Camp Fire recovery is the $48,690 grant NVCF’s Butte Strong Fund has awarded the Paradise Police Department to purchase new hand-held radio systems for improved emergency communication.

Thu Aug 20 2020 15:42:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Glenn County issues new evacuation orders for Newville area, Mendocino National Forest in August Complex fires

Chico Enterprise-Record covered the new evacuation orders in Glenn County as the fires grew to over 116,000 acres with no containment. Included is the link to NVCF’s Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund to help in Glenn and Tehama Counties.

Sat Aug 15 2020 11:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Butte County looking at millions of dollars in projects

The Chico E-R reported on the millions of dollars in state and federal funding to be put toward major construction projects in Butte County, including residential and infrastructure projects. Mentioned is NVCF Butte Strong Fund, as it has funds to help in the realm of Camp Fire burn scar area repairs and remodeling.

Fri Aug 14 2020 19:58:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Red Bluff Daily News

North State Equity Fund award $21,000 in grants

Red Bluff Daily News reported on the grants awarded by the North State Equity Fund, a recently established collaboration among NVCF, United Way of Northern California and Shasta Regional Community Foundation. Six agencies were awarded $3,500 to support their efforts in racial justice and social equity.