NEWS RELEASE
Release Date: October 26, 2018 Contacts: RRCF Maria Orozco- Director of Public Relations- 530-242-4516 or 530-227-7718 SRCF Amanda Hutchings 530.244.1219 amanda@shastarcf.org
Redding Rancheria Community Fund Awards Will Assist Fire Impacted Recipients The Redding Rancheria Community Fund, a fund of Shasta Regional Community Foundation, announced Fall 2018 grant awards totaling $94,135 to 13 local organizations in Shasta and Trinity Counties. “The Redding Rancheria Tribal Government made the decision to change the grant designation for those impacted in the 2018 fires. We had Tribal Members and employees who lost their homes in the fires. We knew there was going to be a tremendous need for such things as rental assistance, replacing supplies that were lost, and to help restore the native trees and irrigation systems for our trails along the Sacramento River. We are proud to play our part in helping rebuild our Community that has stood strong and continues to work together to make a better Shasta County.” Said Tracy Edwards, Redding Rancheria’s Chief Executive Officer. With these recent impact awards, the total grants from the Redding Rancheria Community Fund since it was established at the Community Foundation is now over $3 million. “The tremendous partnership between the Redding Rancheria and Shasta Regional Community Foundation has allowed us to serve many of our friends, neighbors, and their families in the wake of the Carr Fire through the work of local nonprofits and public entities,” said Kerry Caranci, Chief Executive Officer at Shasta Regional Community Foundation. The following organizations recently received funds from the Fall 2018 cycle (link to pdf):
Organization Name
Amount Requested
City of Redding Police Dept.
$10,000
City of Redding Recreation Division
$5,000
Exodus Farms Ministry
$9,100
Haven Humane Society
$10,000
KIXE-TV
$2,500
Purpose 35 sets of protective fire gear police department Purchase native trees, shrubs, and irrigation systems to restore riparian areas along Sacramento River Trail To provide funding to assist with Carr Fire survivors horse riding program, hay and maintenance of evacuated horses & purchase of tractor Offset costs for Shasta Gateway Outlet building cleaning, fuel costs, operating supplies, food, and medical care for burned animals Assist in covering insurance deductible that resulted due to tower damages from Carr Fire
Lewiston Sparkies
$10,000
Redding Cooperative Preschool
$2,535
Shasta District Fairgrounds
$10,000
Shasta Elementary PTA
$5,000
Shasta Family YMCA
$5,000
ShiningCare, Inc
$5,000
The Salvation Army
$10,000
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
$10,000
TOTAL
Provide heating and air units to the engine bay of the new Lewiston Fire Station To provide tuition to enrolled students of families impacted by Carr Fire, clean HVAC system, and upgrade exterior door seals Revitalize Shasta District Fair & Event Center buildings after hosting fire crews all summer Rebuild PTA shed and replace its contents/supplies including tables, chairs, coolers, shelving units, storage bins, etc. Free YMCA memberships for Carr Fire survivors Support the Older Adult Gatekeeper Program with volunteer background checks, training materials, assessment materials, disaster/emergency preparedness kits, mileage, seminar expenses, etc. Rental or mortgage assistance for Carr Fire survivors Add to lost revenue due to the fires by bringing "Roots of Wisdom" exhibition
$94,135
For more information regarding the Redding Rancheria Community Fund please contact Amanda Hutchings at Shasta Regional Community Foundation, 530-244-1219. ### Shasta Regional Community Foundation is a resource building organization in Shasta and Siskiyou Counties dedicated to promoting philanthropy by connecting people who care with causes that matter. Since 2000, the Community Foundation has awarded over $23,000,000 in grants to area nonprofit organizations. For more information call Shasta Regional Community Foundation at (530) 244-1219 or visit www.shastarcf.org.