Residents of Whitmore, that bucolic hamlet of 1000 or so residents nestled in the forested Sierra/Cascade foothills 30 miles east of Redding are encouraged to attend an urgent meeting of the Whitmore Fire Safe Council on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at… Continue Reading
The McConnell Foundation is a private, non-partisan organization, and is by law prohibited from contributing to, or endorsing candidates or initiatives in public elections. The Foundation has never contributed to any political candidate or recall campaign. Federal rules also make… Continue Reading
Eva Valdivia Jimenez will become a McConnell Foundation director during its annual meeting in February. She is assistant superintendent/vice president of Economic and Workforce Development and the executive director of the Shasta College Foundation. As an administrator for the past… Continue Reading
With its impressive size, sweeping curves and emerald green water, the Sacramento River is a defining feature of Redding and an easy way to enjoy a decent-sized stretch of the river is to take a ride on Park Marina Drive.… Continue Reading
Temporary fencing will be erected soon on The McConnell Foundation’s Bell Plaza project, located on the corner of Shasta and California streets in downtown Redding. In 2017, the Foundation made a 10-year funding commitment to Community Vitality, and the Bell… Continue Reading
Dear Friends, Often we don’t know our true strength until we are tested. After such a test, we learn we possess resiliency — the psychological strength to cope with stress and hardship. The 2018 fires shook Shasta County, and neighboring… Continue Reading
The McConnell Foundation finalized the purchase of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Hall from Redding Lodge No. 271 on Nov. 15. The Italianate building, built in 1888, is the oldest remaining brick building in downtown Redding. Today the… Continue Reading
To gear up for back to school sixty-six local scholarship recipients gathered at Camp McCumber for the McConnell Foundation Scholars Summer Conference. The annual conference is part of the support that McConnell Scholars receive. In addition, students receive up to… Continue Reading
When Lee Salter first met philanthropist Leah McConnell in 1985, he had no idea he would be invited to help build a foundation—literally and metaphorically—that has benefited North State residents and international partners for three decades. Salter, 76, will retire… Continue Reading
The McConnell Foundation has awarded the Redding Fashion Alliance a $115,000 grant for the purpose of programming to activate the otherwise-underutilized space in the downtown Redding area. “We are honored that The McConnell Foundation has provided this opportunity for Redding… Continue Reading
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