Aging in Place Seniors Initiative

Our County has a large senior community, many of whom are isolated and financially fragile.  The Foundation has supported seniors for years, funding senior center improvements, food programs and transportation services.  The Foundation wants to work with local and regional service organizations to expand these efforts, possibly focusing on services such as nutrition, transportation, mobile dental services, socialization, home repairs and pet care that will allow our seniors to remain in their homes and to age with health, safety and dignity.

Support the learning of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM Initiative)

American students seem to have less opportunity to pursue learning the “hard sciences” than students in other countries, leaving many good jobs unfilled and putting the United States at a competitive disadvantage. The Foundation wants to encourage and support programs for our County’s youth that will increase their interest in STEM and open up career opportunities for them. Schools and youth organizations (4H, Scouts, etc.) are eligible for grants. The Foundation is looking for projects that will stimulate and motivate our youth beyond the usual classroom experience. Grant possibilities are numerous, but might include robotics, model rocketry, astronomy, innovative field trips, specialized equipment for learning, or similar projects. “Outside the Box” ideas are encouraged!

For 2013, ALL applications for competitive grants MUST address one of these two initiatives to be considered for funding. Grants up to $10,000 each will be considered. All applications must be submitted to CCF by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 31, 2013. Grants will be awarded in July and August.

“As we embark on planning for the 2013 grad night celebration, Black Oak Casino Resort has once again stepped up to provide valuable support to defray the costs of the celebration in Calaveras County,” said Seanne Swann, President of Grad Night Foundation in Calaveras County.  “On behalf of Mark Seim, Chair of the Bret Harte Sober Grad Night Committee, and Cindy Boitano, Chair of the Calaveras Sober Grad Night Committee, we thank the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians, proud owners of Black Oak Casino Resort, for their generous and ongoing support.”

“The Sober Grad Night celebration is a time tested and essential rite-of-passage in Calaveras County that ensures the safety of our graduating seniors,” said Paul Stein, Philanthropy Consultant for the Calaveras Community Foundation. “It is our good fortune to partner with Black Oak Casino Resort as they routinely invest generously in Calaveras County.   Were it not for this support The Calaveras Community Foundation wouldn’t be anywhere near as successful in assisting worthy causes in our county. “

Paul Stein, Philanthropy Consultant, CCF, Seanne Swann, President of Grad Night Foundation, Mark Seim, Chair-Bret Harte Sober Grad Night Commitee, Cindy Botno, Chair-Calaveras Sober Grad Night Committee

The Calaveras Community Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to improve Calaveras communities by providing grants to partner organizations, assisting donors, and providing leadership in addressing charitable causes.

Angels Camp Store Manager, John Romine, said, “Save Mart whole-heartedly supports the Career & Technical Training approach in offering educational alternatives to high school graduates.  We see our involvement as a win-win situation with the potential of having a ready made workforce for our stores.”

Kathy Northington, Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools, John Romine, Angels Camp Save Mart Store Manager and Brent Harrington, Treasurer, CCF.

Save Mart Supermarkets believes strongly in giving back to the communities they serve.  The C&TT scholarship fund, administered by the Foundation, was founded on the belief that high school graduates need to have options in pursuing training or further education aside from the traditional four-year college. A wide range of opportunities exists in our region for youth seeking associate degrees and certificates leading to good paying technical or vocational career paths.

Recipients of last year’s scholarship funds selected the following fields of study: fire fighting, nursing, culinary studies, landscaping, automotive repair and maintenance, fashion design and veterinary medicine to name a few.  Continued generous donations like this from Save Mart help to raise the consciousness of other local business partners in assisting the youth of our community.  As these and other funds continue to grow, CCF will be able to award more and higher dollar scholarships to C&TT applicants.

CCF, a 501 C 3 non-profit organization, welcomes donations from like-minded businesses and individuals who see the challenge ahead of making scholarship funds available to students pursuing technical or training career paths.

Chris Federlein states, “I have had the opportunity to be involved in elder care for a number of years and have seen the impact of aging on people’s ability to make sound decisions and to continue to live safely in their own homes.  It is especially difficult for seniors who have limited financial resources and no or little family support.  I feel fortunate that I am in a position where I can contribute financially to organizations that help seniors not only meet their basic needs, but also enhance their quality of life.  Working with the Calaveras Community Foundation to support organizations in Calaveras County that work toward those goals enables me to give back to the community and provide resources that are desperately needed.”

Linda Kangeter, CCF President states that, “In 2013, CCF is focusing on three initiatives: expanding our Career & Technical Training Scholarships, encouraging the learning of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (“STEM”) in our schools and helping our seniors age in place in their own homes safely and with dignity. This recent donation from the Federlein Family Fund has benefited groups that focus on the well being of our senior population.”

CCF has disbursed the Federlein funds to three local organizations:  Hospice of Amador and Calaveras was given a $5,000 grant to assist seniors in Calaveras County.  The funds will be used, among other things, to provide ambulance transportation, help pay phone bills so seniors can “stay connected”, provide additional medications not covered by Medicare and provide hospice care for uninsured senior patients.

The Calaveras Senior Center received $5,000, which was used to replace the 10 year old freezer which “expired” the day before the Foundation check was issued.  The Phoenix Kitchen at the Center is open Monday through Friday and last year served over 8,000 lunches.  $5,000 was also disbursed to the Murphys Senior Center to support and expand its services.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization exclusively serving Calaveras County charitable causes, CCF offers donors both the potential benefit of a tax deduction and the knowledge that they have helped a variety of worthy local causes.  Most donations are allocated to CCF’s general grant program, but options are available for donors to direct their donation to specific causes or areas (as the Federlein Family Fund has done).

“It is our pleasure to continue the wonderful partnership between the Calaveras Community Foundation and El Dorado Savings Bank,” said Kathy Dougherty, Vice President and Branch Manager of the San Andreas Office. “The Directors of El Dorado Savings Bank have a special interest in contributing to non-profit efforts and individuals in Calaveras County who are seeking financial support. Having graduated from Calaveras High, I’m especially interested in the Career and Technical Training Initiative to allow more of our graduating high school students develop careers. I’m excited by the work the Foundation is accomplishing.”

“We are very grateful to El Dorado Savings Bank for its commitment to help the Calaveras Community Foundation improve the lives of the residents of our County,” said Linda Kangeter, President of the Foundation. “We value the ongoing support of El Dorado Savings which allows us to impact more lives each year. This year, we are focusing on three initiatives: expanding our Career & Technical Training Scholarship, encouraging the learning of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (“STEM”) in our schools and helping our seniors age in place in their own homes safely and with dignity. We look forward to working with El Dorado Savings to promote these exciting initiatives.”

Left to right: Kathy Dougherty, Vice President and Branch Manager El Dorado Savings Bank; Linda Kangeter, President of the Calaveras Community Foundation.

The Calaveras Community Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization with the following mission: The Calaveras Community Foundation is dedicated to improving Calaveras communities by providing grants to partner organizations, assisting donors, and providing leadership in addressing charitable causes.

“It is our pleasure to commence a new partnership between the Calaveras Community Foundation and the Raley’s Family,” said Bob Kims, Jackson Store Director.  “The Raley’s Family has a special interest in contributing to the local food bank and to non-profit efforts and individuals in Calaveras County who are seeking financial support. It is our goal in working with the Foundation to assist as many worthwhile causes in Calaveras as possible that would otherwise go without help.”

“We welcome The Raley’s Family of Fine Stores as a new business sponsor and are very grateful for their support,” said Linda Kangeter, President of the Foundation.  “We look forward to working with Raley’s to help those in our County in need of financial assistance and to support other worthwhile causes.”

The Calaveras Community Foundation is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization with the following mission: The Calaveras Community Foundation is dedicated to improving Calaveras communities by providing grants to partner organizations, assisting donors, and providing leadership in addressing charitable causes.

CCF manages nearly 30 donor advised and scholarship funds.  Other local or corporate business partners and individuals are encouraged to learn more about these donation opportunities by visiting the website www.calaverascommunityfoundation.org.

Bob Kims, Store Director, Raley’s Jackson Store and Linda Kangeter, President Calaveras Community Foundation.

“Petroglyphe Gallery’s one-year anniversary event “Art on the Hill” was the perfect opportunity to highlight and raise funds for the Calaveras Community Foundation’s Career & Technical Training (CT&T) Scholarship.  It seemed a natural fit since these scholarships are available to individuals seeking training for career choices including the arts,” stated Gallery co-owner, Denise Ebbett.

Many of the gallery event’s participating artists including painters Helen Betz, Robert Blair, Diana Boyd, Barbara Conley, Pamela Findleton, Dale Laitinen, Doug Lawler and Michael Severin as well as ceramic artist Mary Anderson and textile artist Melissa Arnold, were pleased to donate a portion of their artwork sales from the silent auction to the CT&T Scholarship fund. The donation was nearly $1100.

Denise stated regarding the Foundation, “It has been an honor for me to be involved with CCF since 2003.  I appreciate how the organization continues to grow and expand it’s efforts in helping to enrich the lives of those who live in Calaveras County.”

The Career and Technical Training Scholarship Fund, established by Paul and Darlene DeBaldo, in 2010, recognizes and addresses what statistics show to be a serious need in our communities. Annually, very few scholarships are offered for students interested in pursuing career training, by seeking an associate degree and/or certificate of training in a specific industry. Educators share that more than 25% of graduating seniors in Calaveras County are candidates for such career training.

The CT&T fund is one of more than 25 funds and scholarship funds administered by CCF. Annually grant applications are sought and awards given to fund projects that address particular areas of interest determined by the CCF grant committee.

Left to right. Linda McCall Kangeter, President CCF, accepts donation check from Denise Ebbett, Co-Owner, Petrogyphe Gallery, Mokelumne Hill.

The Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort has recently donated $10,000 to the Calaveras Community Foundation. The 2012 contribution was a special commemorative donation on behalf of Margaret Dalton who established the Rancheria in 1985 and who maintained a determined commitment to support the local community and non-profit organizations in both Amador and Calaveras County.

2012’s donation is also in memory of Allen Breed a longtime Foundation Board member who developed the partnership between the Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort and the Calaveras Community Foundation.

“It is our pleasure to continue the wonderful partnership between the Calaveras Community Foundation and the Rancheria,” said Rich Hoffman, CEO. “Tribal Chairwoman Margaret Dalton had a special interest in the underprivileged in Calaveras County who are the very individuals the Foundation strives to help. In memory of the late Ms. Dalton, the Jackson Rancheria Tribal Council is pleased to grant this year’s donation on her behalf.”

“The Foundation is extremely grateful to the Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort for their ongoing commitment to help the Calaveras Community Foundation bridge the gap for those in need in these tough economic times,” said, Paul Stein, the Philanthropy Coordinator for the Foundation. “We are especially grateful to be honoring past board member emeritus Allen Breed who initiated the tremendous partnership between the Rancheria and CCF. The Rancheria’s generous support enables CCF to meet the needs of dozens of worthy grant applicants who would otherwise go without assistance.”

      Black Oak Casino Resort has recently donated $3,500 to the Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF). The 2013 contribution is the beginning of a new partnership between Black Oak and the Foundation. The initial contribution will aid a wide range of non-profit organizations and worthy causes in the Calaveras Community, including a $1000 donation to the Grad Night Foundation of Calaveras County. Black Oak Casino Resort has always maintained a determined commitment to support the local community in both Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties.

“It is our pleasure to commence a new partnership between the Calaveras Community Foundation and Black Oak Casino Resort,” said Ron Patel, General Manager.  “The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians Tribal Council has a special interest in non-profit efforts and individuals in Calaveras County who are seeking financial support. It is our goal in working with the Foundation to be able to assist many worthwhile causes in Calaveras that would otherwise go unassisted.”

“We are extremely grateful to Black Oak Casino Resort for their interest and commitment to help the Calaveras Community Foundation assist those in need in these tough economic times,” said, Linda Kangeter, President of the Foundation. “We are especially grateful to be adding Black Oak Casino Resort as a new sponsor this year. Through their generosity, we will be able to support many worthwhile projects in our County.  We look forward to working with Black Oak Casino Resort to implement the charitable goals of the Tribal Council.”

Left to right, Ron Patel, General Manager, Black Oak Casino Resort, Linda Kangeter, President of Calaveras Community Foundation, Al O’Brien, Marketing and Entertainment Manager, Black Oak Casino Resort

Diana Scaparro-Cammisa, Umpqua Bank San Andreas Store Manager, states: “Community is at the heart of all we do at Umpqua Bank and we are proud to make a contribution of $750.00 to CCF.  We know this will promote wellness and stability in our Calaveras County communities, specifically in regards to youth development, education and the arts.”  Umpqua has additional branches in Angels Camp, Copperopolis, and Valley Springs.

CCF distributes funds, like this donation, during its annual grant-giving period just completed for 2012. Nearly $48,000 was distributed during this year’s grant period.  Community groups focusing on youth, fire safety, theatre, music, special needs children, history, art, food pantries and much more were recipients of 2012’s grants. Incorporated in 2000, the Foundation has provided more than $650,000 in competitive grants, scholarships and assistance during that period.

As a 501© 3 non-profit organization, CCF serves Calaveras County charitable causes exclusively. Partnerships with both many loyal individual donors and area businesses allow CCF to touch more and more lives through grants and scholarships. Funds given in 2012 were made possible, in no small part, by continued donations from Jackson Rancheria Casino, Sierra Pacific Industries, Save Mart, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and the Federlein Family Fund at the San Francisco Foundation.

Chyrl Hillis, CCF Publicity Chair accepts a check from Michelle Campbell, Angels Camp Store Manager.   From left to right Umpqua store managers: Diana Scaparro-Cammisa, San Andreas; Chyrl Hillis, Michelle Campbell, Angels Camp; Danielle Shapiro-Palm, Valley Springs.