Mon Jun 22 2020 10:53:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Butte County Local Food network works to create a longlasting food system

The Chico E-R covered the efforts of the Butte County Local Food Network to distribute produce and animal products for short-term immediate food security for Camp Fire survivors and those struggling and for long-term relief. NVCF and the Butte Strong Fund have provided grants for community-supported agricultural boxes for families.

Thu Jun 18 2020 19:03:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Action News Now

Local chambers to distribute thousands of face masks to Butte County businesses

Action News Now covered Butte County chambers of commerce giving away thousands of face masks to businesses for distribution to their employees and shoppers. The chambers collaborated with NVCF and the Feather River Health Foundation to purchase the face masks.

Sun Jun 14 2020 11:10:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Church hoping for community support for steeple restoration

The Chico E-R reported Bethel AME Church’s plans to restore their steeple. Through their fund at NVCF, they hope to raise $100,000 for the project.

Fri Jun 12 2020 00:47:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Action News Now

Local chambers to hand out masks to Butte County businesses

Action News Now covered the NVCF, Feather River Health Foundation and the four Butte County Chambers of Commerce’s plan to provide local businesses with face masks to hand out to patrons without one.

Tue Jun 09 2020 11:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

NVCF spreads word of black-owned businesses

The Chico E-R covered NVCF doing its part to support the black community by developing a list of local black-owned businesses and posting it on social channels. The list contains a number of organizations and businesses in retail, food, media, and more.

Thu May 28 2020 21:09:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

New home-sharing nonprofit matches older adults, students, Camp Fire survivors

The Chico E-R covered the Home & Heart nonprofit that matches older adults in Butte County with empty rooms to provide people – students and Camp Fire survivors in particular – with affordable housing in exchange for housework. NVCF’s Butte Strong Fund, Chico State and the City of Chico are helping to fund the developing nonprofit.

Tue May 26 2020 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico News & Review

Hunger pains amid the pandemic

Chico News & Review covers concerns regarding food insecurity and unemployment during the coronavirus pandemic. Among the many community organizations helping with these needs, NVCF has awarded around $289,000 in grants to provide food assistance.

Fri May 22 2020 08:35:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Letter: Thanks for supporting BridgingtheGap4water

In this Chico E-R letter to the editor, Shirley Adam’s thanks the community for their generous support of BridgingtheGap4water, a fund under NVCF.

Wed May 20 2020 10:20:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Red Bluff Daily News

Face shields created, donated for medical workers

Red Bluff Daily News covered the donation of face shields for health care workers from NVCF and Feather River Health Foundation.

Tue May 19 2020 09:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Book helps children through pandemic | Biblio File

In this article, Chico E-R’s book columnist, Dan Barnett, discusses “The Germ Who Got Tired of Waiting” a children’s book meant to help kids understand the pandemic. Author Emily Hajec notes book profits will go to NVCF’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund and the Chico Children’s Museum

Thu Jun 18 2020 19:18:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

New coronavirus mandate: Californians required to wear masks in most public settings

The Chico E-R covered the recent state mandate from Gov. Gavin Newsom requiring Californians to wear face masks in most public settings. NVCF and Feather River Health Foundation, in collaboration with Butte County chambers, will be giving away face masks to businesses in the community for their employees and shoppers.

Mon Jun 15 2020 22:06:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Butte County business chambers to give 33,500 face coverings

The Chico E-R covered NVCF and Feather River Health Foundation purchasing 33,500 masks for Butte County chambers of commerce to hand out to businesses. Businesses will be able to provide their employees and customers with masks as needed.

Fri Jun 12 2020 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

KRCR News

Northstate Equity Fund created to help minority causes

KRCR News reported on the United Way of Norther California, the Shasta Regional Community Foundation, and NVCF partnership to create the Northstate Equity Fund. The $100,00 being raised for the fund will be granted to help with health, education and financial stability of ethnic groups.

Thu Jun 11 2020 11:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Special online viewing of Ron Howard’s Camp Fire documentary this weekend

The Chico E-R reported on filmmaker Ron Howard’s “Rebuilding Paradise” documentary available for local online viewing this weekend before its national release. The linked National Geographic page for the film also has a list of organizations that have helped in Paradise’s rebuilding, one being NVCF.

Mon Jun 01 2020 21:23:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Returning residents grapple with overgrown abandoned neighboring properties

The Chico E-R covers the abandoned properties in the burn scar area and the fire risks the overgrown vegetation presents. The new Paradise Ridge Community Land Ground Fund, held at NVCF, is working to help owners of these properties relinquish their ownership to further develop the land for affordable housing and parks.

Tue May 26 2020 21:17:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Foundations issue grants to help at-risk populations

The Chico E-R reported on the NVCF and Feather River Health Foundation’s partnership to issue several grants to help at-risk populations during the pandemic. The grants will support food delivery programs, face shields and masks, COVID-19 testing gear and more.

Fri May 22 2020 21:42:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Habitat for Humanity homes for Camp Fire survivors under construction

The Chico E-R reported on the new Chico homes Habitat for Humanity are building for Camp Fire survivors. NVCF’s Butte Strong Fund and many other businesses and community partners contributed to the project.

Wed May 20 2020 16:21:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Red Bluff Daily News

Grant available for those impacted by COVID-19

The Red Bluff Daily News covered the funding Tehama Together received from NVCF and the Johnson Family Foundation to provide financial assistance to Tehama County residents.

Wed May 20 2020 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Colusa County Sun Herald

County to receive 3-D made face shields

The Sun Herald reported Colusa County Public Health will receive 1,000 free reusable face shields for local health care workers.

Mon May 18 2020 17:05:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

Collaboration leads to free face shields for medical workers

The Chico E-R covered the free face shields being distributed to health care workers in four counties. The shields are being donated by NVCF and Feather River Health and their partnerships with public health departments, CSU, Chico and Idea Fab Labs.