CHARITY DONATIONS

Here is a list of charities that GCWC has made cash donations to in the last several years. Club bylaws state that each year the club chooses by members vote a total of three charities to award a donation to. Bylaws also state that any year that a charity receives a donation, they are then ineligible for a donation for the following three years.


Awarded in 2022-23

Habitat for Humanity Grass Valley 

Provides affordable home ownership opportunities in partnership with local families who qualify. 274-1951

KARE Crisis Nursery 

Safe, nurturing care for small children of families experiencing a stressful situation.

530-265-0693 or www.karecrisisnursery.org

Welcome Home Vets

Provides mental health services, referrals, and support for veterans and their families along with community education on the effect of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on the individual, family and community. www.welcomehomevets.org. 530-272-3300


NO AWARDS GIVEN 2021-22 due to COVID

Awarded in 2020-21

Alzheimer Outreach Project Services 

Round-the-clock phone support for people with dementia and their caregivers. 274-6350 ext.250

Child Advocates of Nevada County 

Services for abused and neglected children who were dependents of the Juvenile Court. 265-9550

Hospice of the Foothills 

Serving terminally ill patients and their families. 272-5739


Awarded in 2019-2020

Sammie’s Friends 

Pet adoption 272-8833

Food Bank of Nevada County 

Procures nutritious food, distributes to Nevada County residents. 530-272-3796 or email foodbanknc@att.net

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Provides children who are facing adversity with a strong, enduring, professionally sponsored one-to-one relationship with a caring mentor, who can positively impact their social and academic development into adulthood. 265-2059

Awarded in 2018-2019 

Scooters Pals

Provides, as resources allow, foster and forever homes for abused or abandoned dogs scheduled to be killed in local and nearby shelters. 350-2099 or susanW1068@gmail.com

Hospitality House

Provides meals and temporary housing for the homeless. 271-7071 or www.hospitalityhouseshelter.org

Gold Country Community Services

Meals on Wheels, Senior Nutrition and Firewood. 273-4961


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