The Gann Fire is at almost 10,000 acres in Calaveras County. Northern California Grantmakers is working to understand the conditions with Philanthropy CA, CalOES’s Office of Private Sector/NGO Coordination, the Governor’s Office and the League of California Community Foundations to hear about emerging issues, unmet needs, and how the philanthropic sector can leverage public disaster response efforts. This is the Calaveras Community Foundation 's standing disaster response fund, providing critical assistance to individuals and families affected by wildfires and other local disasters. Working...

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10/08/2025

As California recovers from one of the worst wildfire disasters in its history, there is growing concern and confusion regarding the rapid changes happening to federal emergency management infrastructure and policy. Fortunately, Philanthropy California has a strong network of partners who are already providing research, policy analysis, and real-time context of the shifting landscape in D.C., which the philanthropic sector can leverage to inform their approach to disaster preparedness and resilience.

This fund supports relief, recovery and resilience for natural hazard events in communities across the state of California. Through a statewide coalition of community foundations, funds support: Relief Provide emergency disaster relief for individuals, families, and communities Fill critical gaps in local safety net services that may include food and housing security, physical and mental health access and support, and emergency assistance Recovery Support the long-term recovery of impacted individuals, families, and communities Support the capacity of organizations to provide long-term...

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