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Local nonprofits that serve Granite Bay
Date Published: January 2008
No matter what your interests, there are opportunities to give of yourself. Whether it is time, money or items, the following are just a few nonprofit organizations that could use your help. In addition, look for opportunities with your church, school, arts programs or charitable groups, like Lions, Kiwanis or Scouts.
A Touch of Understanding
A two-part disability awareness program, featuring disabled speakers and hands-on activities designed to encourage acceptance and respect for all individuals and to minimize the discrimination and misunderstanding experienced by people with disabilities
PMB 208, 4120 Douglas Blvd. #306, Granite Bay, CA 95746
791-4146
Acres of Hope
A long term housing program for homeless women with children designed to provide the support and resources needed to end the cycles of homelessness in their lives.
P.O. Box 40, Applegate, CA 95703
(530) 878-8030
www.acresofhopeonline.org
Eureka Schools Foundation
The nonprofit is committed to parent-driven support of enrichment programs throughout the Eureka Union School District.
P.O. Box 2444, Granite Bay, CA 95746
791-4939 (EUSD District Office)
www.eurekaschoolsfoundation.org
Friends of the Granite Bay Library
In addition to holding an annual book sale, fashion show and other fundraising events, the Friends of the Granite Bay Library meet quarterly to support the Granite Bay Library.
P.O. Box 2711, Granite Bay, CA 95746
652-5520
www.granitebaylibrary.com
The Gathering Inn
This program put together by more than 25 Placer County churches to give shelter and health care to the homeless. Participating churches in Granite Bay are East Parkway Bible Church and Bayside Church. In Loomis, Shepherd of the Sierra and Sierra Christian Church also participate.
P.O. Box 297, Roseville, CA 95678
791-9355.
www.thegatheringinn.com
PEACE for Families
This organization provides effective and accessible services to individuals and families in Placer County who experience sexual assault and/or family violence. They also aim to be a proactive and visible source of related intervention, education and prevention services to the community.
408 Folsom Road, Roseville, CA 95678
773-7273
www.peaceforfamilies.org
Placer Arts
Their purpose is to promote arts education, arts organizations, arts businesses and artists themselves. PlacerArts encourages excellence and expansion of visual, musical, theatrical, literary, media and dance art endeavors.
808 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5670
www.placerarts.org
Placer Community Foundation
In an effort to support the vital programming of local nonprofits, the foundation offers resources for the people who work at these organizations and the communities they serve.
P.O. Box 9207, Auburn, CA, 95604
(530) 885.4920
www.placercf.org/nonprofits.html
Placer County Food Bank
Donated non-perishable food items are distributed directly to needy families in the South Placer community. Of particular need are canned fruits and vegetables.
133 Church St., Roseville, CA 95678
783-0482
Placer SPCA
Their mission is to enhance the lives of companion animals and support the human-animal bond through adoption, reunification, education and affordable spay and neuter services.
150 Corporation Yard Road, Roseville, CA 95678
782-7722
www.placerspca.org
Project GO, Inc.
Project GO, Inc. is a nonprofit community service organization providing energy conservation and housing rehabilitation services for economically disadvantaged residents of Placer County.
801 Vernon St., Roseville, CA 95678
782-3443
www.projectgoinc.org
Ride to Walk
The program's mission is to enhance the lives of children and young adults with neurological disabilities by providing innovative therapeutic horseback riding activities that are recreational in nature and adapted to the individual's needs and abilities.
1630 Highway 193, Lincoln, CA 95648
434-0693
www.ridetowalk.org
Roseville Arts!
This active community resource promotes the arts in its many formats, supports local artists and also brings artwork from around the world to the area.
7501 Foothills Blvd., Roseville, CA 95747
783-4117
www.rosevillearts.org
South Placer UC Davis Breast Cancer Endowment
Organizers are committed to fully funding the Breast Cancer Endowed Chair at the UC Davis Cancer Center and raise awareness about breast health issues including early detection and resource availability in the South Placer area.
PO Box 564, Roseville, CA 95678
780-5360
www.wethinkpink.org
STAR ECO Station
An internationally award-winning nonprofit environmental education and exotic wildlife rescue center, dedicated to the mission of preservation through education.
4465 Granite Drive, Rocklin, CA 95677
632-8347
www.ecostation.org
St. Vincent de Paul and New Beginnings
This program assists people in need in Placer County with a food locker program, dining hall lunches, housing and medical services. They also provide clothing, furniture, hygiene, baby supplies and mail service in the community.
503 Giuseppe Ct # 8, Roseville, CA 95678
781-3303
A Touch of Understanding
A two-part disability awareness program, featuring disabled speakers and hands-on activities designed to encourage acceptance and respect for all individuals and to minimize the discrimination and misunderstanding experienced by people with disabilities
PMB 208, 4120 Douglas Blvd. #306, Granite Bay, CA 95746
791-4146
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www.touchofunderstanding.orgAcres of Hope
A long term housing program for homeless women with children designed to provide the support and resources needed to end the cycles of homelessness in their lives.
P.O. Box 40, Applegate, CA 95703
(530) 878-8030
www.acresofhopeonline.org
Eureka Schools Foundation
The nonprofit is committed to parent-driven support of enrichment programs throughout the Eureka Union School District.
P.O. Box 2444, Granite Bay, CA 95746
791-4939 (EUSD District Office)
www.eurekaschoolsfoundation.org
Friends of the Granite Bay Library
In addition to holding an annual book sale, fashion show and other fundraising events, the Friends of the Granite Bay Library meet quarterly to support the Granite Bay Library.
P.O. Box 2711, Granite Bay, CA 95746
652-5520
www.granitebaylibrary.com
The Gathering Inn
This program put together by more than 25 Placer County churches to give shelter and health care to the homeless. Participating churches in Granite Bay are East Parkway Bible Church and Bayside Church. In Loomis, Shepherd of the Sierra and Sierra Christian Church also participate.
P.O. Box 297, Roseville, CA 95678
791-9355.
www.thegatheringinn.com
PEACE for Families
This organization provides effective and accessible services to individuals and families in Placer County who experience sexual assault and/or family violence. They also aim to be a proactive and visible source of related intervention, education and prevention services to the community.
408 Folsom Road, Roseville, CA 95678
773-7273
www.peaceforfamilies.org
Placer Arts
Their purpose is to promote arts education, arts organizations, arts businesses and artists themselves. PlacerArts encourages excellence and expansion of visual, musical, theatrical, literary, media and dance art endeavors.
808 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5670
www.placerarts.org
Placer Community Foundation
In an effort to support the vital programming of local nonprofits, the foundation offers resources for the people who work at these organizations and the communities they serve.
P.O. Box 9207, Auburn, CA, 95604
(530) 885.4920
www.placercf.org/nonprofits.html
Placer County Food Bank
Donated non-perishable food items are distributed directly to needy families in the South Placer community. Of particular need are canned fruits and vegetables.
133 Church St., Roseville, CA 95678
783-0482
Placer SPCA
Their mission is to enhance the lives of companion animals and support the human-animal bond through adoption, reunification, education and affordable spay and neuter services.
150 Corporation Yard Road, Roseville, CA 95678
782-7722
www.placerspca.org
Project GO, Inc.
Project GO, Inc. is a nonprofit community service organization providing energy conservation and housing rehabilitation services for economically disadvantaged residents of Placer County.
801 Vernon St., Roseville, CA 95678
782-3443
www.projectgoinc.org
Ride to Walk
The program's mission is to enhance the lives of children and young adults with neurological disabilities by providing innovative therapeutic horseback riding activities that are recreational in nature and adapted to the individual's needs and abilities.
1630 Highway 193, Lincoln, CA 95648
434-0693
www.ridetowalk.org
Roseville Arts!
This active community resource promotes the arts in its many formats, supports local artists and also brings artwork from around the world to the area.
7501 Foothills Blvd., Roseville, CA 95747
783-4117
www.rosevillearts.org
South Placer UC Davis Breast Cancer Endowment
Organizers are committed to fully funding the Breast Cancer Endowed Chair at the UC Davis Cancer Center and raise awareness about breast health issues including early detection and resource availability in the South Placer area.
PO Box 564, Roseville, CA 95678
780-5360
www.wethinkpink.org
STAR ECO Station
An internationally award-winning nonprofit environmental education and exotic wildlife rescue center, dedicated to the mission of preservation through education.
4465 Granite Drive, Rocklin, CA 95677
632-8347
www.ecostation.org
St. Vincent de Paul and New Beginnings
This program assists people in need in Placer County with a food locker program, dining hall lunches, housing and medical services. They also provide clothing, furniture, hygiene, baby supplies and mail service in the community.
503 Giuseppe Ct # 8, Roseville, CA 95678
781-3303
Susan Jameson is the editor of the Granite Bay View. She can be reached at susanj@goldcountrymedia.com.
