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Learning From Loss
Read more: Learning From LossMeet one of our fundholders and learn what questions to ask now that can save you future heartache.
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CAFF Helps Family Farmers Thrive Through Every Season
Read more: CAFF Helps Family Farmers Thrive Through Every SeasonCAFF and the Foundation partner to deliver rapid relief to California family farmers
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First Responders Recognized at Annual Mee Awards
Read more: First Responders Recognized at Annual Mee AwardsFour firefighters and one police officer honored for acts of bravery
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Community, Culture, and Giving Through APIs RISE
Read more: Community, Culture, and Giving Through APIs RISEAPIs RISE Fund, a Giving Circle Fund, supports leadership, storytelling, and civic engagement across the region.
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M. Magdalena Carrillo Mejia Charitable Fund
Read more: M. Magdalena Carrillo Mejia Charitable FundInspired by her family, Dr. Maggie Mejia is investing in students, immigrant families, and the next generation.
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Why We Continue to Choose Local
Read more: Why We Continue to Choose LocalInspired by family legacy and the “campsite rule,” Steve and Linda Boutin give locally.
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When Love & Giving Grow Together
Read more: When Love & Giving Grow TogetherDonna and Brian’s unexpected love story led to a shared approach to philanthropy rooted in generosity, simplicity, and growing impact together.
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The Peter and Catherine Lampman Foundation
Read more: The Peter and Catherine Lampman FoundationChristine Street created her charitable fund and named it after her parents, Peter and Catherine Lampman.
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A Smart Solution for Giving
Read more: A Smart Solution for GivingWhen the Shulocks discovered how to give through their IRA, they found a tax-savvy strategy and a new way to invest in the causes they love.
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Sacramento State Professors Honored by Charitable Fund
Read more: Sacramento State Professors Honored by Charitable FundThe Peter H. Shattuck Higher Education Fund is designed to elevate faculty who inspire students and shape the future of higher education.
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Local Fund Is Helping Pets Thrive
Read more: Local Fund Is Helping Pets ThriveA special gift from a local family’s charitable fund is helping animals in need.
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Dragonfly Fund
Read more: Dragonfly FundWhen it came to finding the best option for their Donor Advised Fund, one Davis couple decided the Foundation was the way to go.
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One Company, Many Causes
Read more: One Company, Many CausesAt 34 Strong, corporate giving begins with a smile — and grows from there.
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A Mother’s Mission
Read more: A Mother’s MissionFrom foster parent to philanthropist, Tania’s personal journey inspired her charitable fund.
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Giving That Inspires More
Read more: Giving That Inspires MoreReferrals from our current donors are growing philanthropy throughout the Sacramento region.