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.

Wed Aug 12 2020 11:05:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico Enterprise-Record

NVCF report reviews grants totaling over $35M since 2018

The Chico Enteprise-Record covered North Valley Community Foundation and its recently published 2019-2020 annual report which details the funds granted over the past fiscal year and provides an overview of recent initiatives such as COVID-19 response and the North State Equity Fund.

Mon Aug 10 2020 01:45:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Action News Now

Butte County Art on Wheels provides a new program for young kids who suffer from trauma

Action News Now reported on the Art on Wheels founder Jess Mercer’s new program, the Balanced Brain Project, that will help youth that have experienced trauma. With funding from NVCF, Paradise Rotary and BCOE, Mercer will implement a 36-week curriculum for fourth through eighth graders to help with students who have suffered from PTSD.

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

Chico Enterprise-Record

Balanced Brain Project crafted for youth struggling with PTSD

The Chico E-R covered Jess Mercer’s Balanced Brain Project, a program for Butte County youth experiencing traumatic stress. With the $95,000 grant from NVCF, Paradise Rotary and BCOE, a 36-week curriculum for fourth to eighth graders will be crafted to help those struggling with PTSD.

Wed Jul 29 2020 19:40:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Action News Now

Paradise Rebuilding and Recovery: more grant funding coming through

Action News Now covered updates surrounding Camp Fire recovery in Paradise. Three grants totaling $114,000 have been awarded from NVCF’s Butte Strong Fund.

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.

Thu Aug 13 2020 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico News & Review

Collective vision; Chico community comes together to restore bell tower at Bethel AME Church

The Chico News & Review reported on the recent community-wide effort to raise funds for the Bethel AME Church restoration. Through the NVCF fund, the church hopes to raise $110,000 to restore the bell tower and steeple.

Wed Aug 12 2020 03:46:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Action News Now

What You Need to Know: Aug. 11, NVCF grant will help restore the Paradise PD radio system

Action News Now covered the $48,000 grant Paradise PD is receiving from NVCF to help restore the Paradise PD’s radio system to help them improve communications with local safety agencies.

Thu Aug 06 2020 08:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Chico News & Review

Disaster County: Recent major emergencies shape local response to coronavirus

The Chico News & Review covered the ways in which the Butte County community and local officials have responded to recent emergencies. Mentioned is NVCF and its Butte Strong Fund and the collaboration with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and Aaron Rodgers, to grant over $35 million to Camp Fire recovery efforts.

Tue Aug 04 2020 20:14:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Red Bluff Daily News

Tehama Together’s farmers market voucher program success

Red Bluff Daily News reported on the farmer’s market voucher program implemented for Saturday’s River Park farmers. Appreciation was extended to NVCF and the Johnson Family Foundation for funding the vouchers.

Mon Jul 27 2020 22:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Red Bluff Daily News

Second mask giveaway a big success

Red Bluff Daily News reported the over 100 local businesses that received free face masks given away by the chamber of commerce. Masks were made available by NVCF’s Rapid Response Fund and Feather River Health Foundation.