#community-programs

#community-programs

To help the Tahoe Backcountry Alliance tackle these issues, the Tahoe Fund is launching a new $10k matching challenge to the community. The first 100 people to donate $35 or more by December 31, 2025, will unlock a $10,000 gift to Tahoe Backcountry Alliance (TBA) in celebration of their 10th anniversary. Donors to the challenge will also receive a TBA membership that corresponds to their gift level. Membership tiers are $35, $150, or $500, and include the following benefits:

The nonprofit's board of trustees this month expanded its mission statement to include the East Palo Alto community at large. Our community has been telling us they would like access to amenities enjoyed by other neighboring cities, and we took that feedback seriously, with our board of directors determining in May to explore how to expand our offerings to additional constituents, EPACENTER's Executive Director Nadine Rambeau said in a release.

Mission Science Workshop is a non-profit community science center in San Francisco that offers hands-on science activities for youth and families, encouraging exploration and learning.

The Prospect Park Alliance has upgraded the LeFrak Center at Lakeside with new amenities, local partnerships, and expanded community programming, coinciding with its reopening celebration on August 2 and 3. These enhancements include the largest water play area in Brooklyn along with seasonal activities like roller skating, boating in the summer, and ice sports in the winter. Emily Krell noted that concessions and special events are essential for enhancing visitor experiences and ensuring financial viability, with all funds raised supporting the park's maintenance.

The Church of St. Ann and the Holy Trinity in Brooklyn Heights received $45,000 for tower and facade restoration as part of 16 Sacred Sites Grants totaling $261,500.

The Friends of Bear Creek Stables have successfully raised $90,000 toward a $250,000 fundraising goal to maintain the equine site and enhance programs.

The abrupt end of funding for the Upward Bound program, critical for first-generation college graduates, was a surprise for Montgomery County Community College, impacting numerous local students.

"The charity reckons half the people it served were saved from turning to crime, reflecting its essential role in addressing a chronic urban need."

It is my opinion that we should protect the most vulnerable, especially at this time, given the sweeping federal cuts to nonprofits.