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Old Barn Self Storage supports nonprofit organizations through cash donations, facility use and truck use. Managers Lew and Paulette Aebersold are members of the Gold Country Kiwanis of Grass Valley and participate in many community programs:
The exposure to the freeway of our facility offers a visible spot for non profits' to place their banners which announce events and benefit drives. Our community has voted us #1 Self Storage Facility ever since we have opened and we want the Nevada County community to know that they are number one to us. |
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Old Barn Storage is proud to support the following organizations.
○ Animal Save
Animal save transforms the lives of cats and dogs by providing humane education, affordable spay and neuter services, and by finding loving homes.
We envision a time when all animals are valued and treated with kindness and compassion.
In fulfilling its mission and vision, animal save undertakes activities with a focus on:
Preventing overpopulation, suffering and abandonment through proactive services such as spay/neuter.
Working to change the overall cultural climate of its community through education and advocacy services that promote animal welfare.
Providing pet guardians with the information and physical resources they need to have healthy, loving relationships with one another.
Fostering cultural values of kindness and compassion by opening peoples hearts to the healing presence of companion animals. ○ Bitney College Prep High School
Bitney college prep is a small college preparatory public charter school in Grass
Valley, California serving students in the sierra foothills areas of Grass
Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Rough And Ready, Chicago Park, And Auburn. Students from other counties are welcome also.
Bitney prep was founded in 1998 by the Bitney Springs charter council. Our doors opened in the fall of 1999, and our first class graduated in 2001. We are a tuition-free public charter school, sponsored by the Nevada County superintendent of schools. Enrollment is limited, offering a high level of personal attention and support to every student. Our school culture is founded on high academic achievement, respect, and service to community. Bitney graduates are ready for the next stage of their lives; whether that is continued education at the college or university level, entering the work force, or pursuing other personal goals. www.bitneyprep.net ○ Bear Yuba Land Trust
( formerly Nevada County Land Trust)
In growing recognition of the importance of watershed protection, we have renamed our organization after our local watersheds of the bear and Yuba rivers. We are not changing our geographical reach, strategy, mission or charter . We are still your land trust. Nevada county is endowed with a rich mosaic of beautiful landscapes, healthy forests, historical treasures, and small towns. The land sustains life and replenishes the spirit. Our towns comfort us with timeless charm. Our farms and ranches feed our communities. The quality of life here is tightly connected to these precious resources. Grass valley, Nevada City and surrounding communities are changing as open landscapes fill with housing and businesses from urban refugees. Our vision is to retain the distinct identity of Nevada County communities for future generations. It is the Bear Yuba Land Trust commitment to preserve our local history, to sustain our natural resource-based economy, to care for our open land making it accessible for all, and to retain the rural character that has been the source of our prosperity. Bear Yuba Land Trust exists to create a balance between nature and the needs of the people who make a life and a livelihood here. This is our home. Our mission is to enrich the deep community connection with our land-today, tomorrow, and forever. Bear Yuba Land Trust is a private, non-profit , membership supported group promoting voluntary conservation of our natural, historical, and agricultural resources through protection and enhancement of natural areas, farms, ranches, trails and parks to provide a lasting community heritage. nevadacountylandtrust.org ○ CATS
The Community Asian Theatre Of The Sierra (cats) was founded in
1994. It is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity through
quality multicultural theatre, events, and workshops. Through these
avenues , cats seeks to enrich the cultural climate of the sierra
foothills, Nevada County, Sacramento County, and other regional
communities in Northern California with works on Asian-based themes.
Its mission is artistic and educational.
Cats seeks to expand the study of multiculturalism in the schools
and to be a resource on Asian culture and history. Cats welcomes
participation from Asians and non-Asians alike whose interest is in
ethnic theatre and multicultural arts and activities. ○ Draft Horse Classic
Majestic Draft Horse performances. Breath-taking competitions.
Seeing a Draft Horse up close is part of the Annual Draft
Horse Classic and Harvest Fair at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in
Grass Valley. The Classic has grown to become the premier Draft
Horse show in the western United States, and features six majestic
performances. In between classes, enjoy showcase specialty acts.
○ Gold Country Kiwanis of Grass Valley
The Gold Country Kiwanis is a service organization that serves
Western Nevada County. Our club is comprised of caring men and women
from all walks of life. Their objective is to bring aid to children
in need. The majority of efforts benefit children in our community.
A portion of the funds raised go to help meet Kiwanis International
objectives which focus on the special needs of young children from
prenatal development to age five.
The Kiwanis sponsor fund raising activities, which provide monetary support for children's programs and provide personal involvement in the giving of time and skills. Anyone interested in serving others will feel very welcome. ○ Indigenous People
The Indigenous People's day is sponsored by the Tsi-Akim Maidu tribe.
This 5 day annual event , which celebrates the recognition of
indigenous peoples day by Nevada county, brings together indigenous
people across the country to share their songs, stories, and wisdom
in panel discussions on topics relevant to the continued health and
survival of indigenous peoples and environments.
ww.indigenouspeoplesdays.org ○ Italian Festival
The Italian Festival here in Nevada County California had it's start
with two realtors who were Italian American by birth and who desired
to bring an awareness to the Italian heritage existing in Nevada County.
These two Realtors were Stephen DeSena, a thirty eight year resident
of Nevada County, and Hank DiPillo. They spread the word around the
county through the Chamber of Commerce mixers and found that there
was a lot of support for the idea. They formed and non profit
corporation called The Nevada County Italian Cultural Foundation and
planned the Inaugural Italian Festival for 2010.
The foundations goal is to create scholarship for people wanting to study subjects that have to do with Italy, highlight the many Italian and Italian American families that have contributed to the growth of Nevada County a have an awareness of the contributions to the history of Nevada County that these families that these families had made. The Nevada County Italian Cultural Foundation donated over $41,000 to the Western Gateway Park to help with six Bocce courts built to International and National tournament standards. Hanson Bros. Enterprises donated over 100 yards of concrete to help complete the courts while numerous local businesses provided additional materials at cost and local tradesmen donated their time. more info... event dates... www.NevadaCountyItalianFestival.com ○ Moms on the Mountain
Moms on the Mountains is a fund raising hike for the Nevada City
Schools Foundation, a non-profit corporation of volunteers who work
closely with the district to benefit the schools. Established in
1992, it has since grossed over $450,000 dollars for area students.
○ Music in the Mountains
In 1982 a small brave band of music lovers with a dream gathered in
the sierra Nevada foothill communities of Grass Valley, Nevada City,
Chicago Park, Penn Valley and surrounding areas, to produce a few
summer concerts. Today, music in the mountains brings the classics
to life year round, with a festival for every season.
Music in the mountains exists to enhance the quality of life in Nevada County by presenting outstanding performances of predominantly classical music and by offering exceptional educational opportunities for youth and adults in music appreciation, performance and composition. www.musicinthemountains.org ○ Native Plant Society
The redbud chapter of the California native
plant society serves western Nevada and Placer counties. They offer
native plant sales twice annually. Fall sales are held at the sierra
college campus in grass valley and spring sales are held at the
Rocklin campus. The sales feature California native trees, shrubs,
perennials, bulbs, and seeds from many specialty and wholesale
growers. Books, posters, note cards, and prints of native plants and
workshops on various native plant gardening topics are also
featured.
Evening program meetings on various topics concerning native plants are held several times a year alternating between auburn and Nevada City. Field trips to view local wildflowers in blossom are usually planned for spring and early summer. Conservation and restoration projects are ongoing. They also publish a quarterly newsletter for members. These activities are open to the public and free of charge. www.redbud-cnps.org ○ Nevada City Mardi Gras
A downtown parade and masquerade ball are featured in February as
this colorful Sierra foothills town again celebrates Mardi Gras in
Nevada City.
Friday Night Masquerade Ball at Miners Foundry Weekend activities open Saturday night with a Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball, featuring a live band, in historic Miners Foundry at 325 Spring Street. Cajun food will be available for purchase throughout the evening. www.nevadacitychamber.com/blog/nevada-city-events/mardi-gras/ ○ Nevada City Soap Box Derby
This event provides fun for the entire community that is family
friendly and enjoyable for all ages. The goal for the event is to
raise money to benefit improvements at pioneer park. The
objective will be for these improvements to be immediately
attainable so the community and participants can see and enjoy the
benefits of their participation in this years event.
Pioneer park is a beautiful park. Children and adults alike enjoy the recreation opportunities it offers. The goal is to raise money to help fund additional amenities within the park. Current ideas include bocce ball courts, additional seating areas around the pool, and multi-use bicycling, jogging, walking pathway within the park boundaries. In 2011 Nevada City Soap Box Derby donated over $4,000
to use towards improvements in Pioneer Park. ○ Nevada County Fair
The Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California is home to
the Nevada County Fair, the Draft Horse Classic, and the Country
Christmas Faire. Located under tall pine trees, the fairgrounds are
commonly referred to as "California's Most Beautiful Fairgrounds."
The Nevada County Fairgrounds are located in Grass Valley, California. We are near highways 80, 49 and 20, approximately a one hour drive from Sacramento. Fairs have been held at this location since 1938. The Gentle Giant Monument marks the entrance to the Fairgrounds and symbolizes the spirit of California's pioneers. The working horse played a large role during the California gold rush. ○ Nevada County Quilters
Some members of the Education Outreach committee, under the
direction of Robin Mello, go into classrooms to help teachers with
quilt related projects. They went into the 1st grade classroom of
teacher Sabrina Godfrey, helped the kids draw their self portraits
on fabric (backed with freezer paper for stability). The 8.5" blocks
were then sewed into a quilt and will be auctioned off at a school
event to raise money for the school (Union Hill School).
○ Nevada County Superintendent of Schools
Through exemplary countywide leadership, facilitation and support,
the Nevada county superintendent of schools programs and staff will
create , sustain and encourage high quality educational programs for
all students . High academic standards, safe and engaging learning
environments and the development of community partnerships will help
in our mission to prepare students for the future.
Preparing students for the future will be accomplished through: Fiscal and curricular accountability Support to school districts Developing partnerships with stakeholders including parents, students, business community, agencies Hiring and training of innovative, dedicated and creative staff www.nevco.k12.ca.us ○ Nevada Union Football ○ Nevada Union Grad Night ○ Penn Valley Rodeo
The rodeo was originally started by the Penn Valley fire department
in 1956 to raise funds for the fire department which was the
corporation. The rodeo event remained under the fire department
until 1974, in 1995 when the association was disbanded by the
community and the rodeo was turned over to the Penn Valley
hi-graders lions club.
In 2001, the lions club didn't want to put the rodeo on any more so the Penn Valley firefighters association took it over again and ran it until 2003. After financial restrictions prevented the 47 year old event from being held in 2004, a group of Penn Valley residents has organized an effort to bring back the rodeo in 2005. Thus the Penn Valley community rodeo association was formed. The event is on may 18th through may 20th in Penn Valley, CA www.pvrodeo.com ○ Red Cross ○ Roamin Angels  Anyone
who wonders what makes the Roamin Angels not "just another car club"
need look no further than their scholarship program. These are
thousand dollar per year scholarships that can be continued each
year the student is in school as long as he or she meets the
requirements. A primary requirement that the student's area of study
is automotive-related.
All this is made possible by the donation of an engine by Weaver Automotive and dedicated engine raffle committee and ticket sellers. The engine raffle committee has devoted many, many hours to hauling the engine to events all over the area and selling tickets. They have been assisted by many people at these shows, some of whom have made arm-twisting into a fine art! Because of everyone's great work, there are now three scholarships in this last year. In 2011 the Roamin Angeles adopted 60 families for the Salvation Army, providing them with Christmas gifts. ○ SNMHF
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation was founded to nurture
the spirit of generosity and volunteerism of the community, we focus
our philanthropic efforts in fostering quality healthcare of the
highest standards for Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital.
The lives of people in Grass Valley, Nevada City and other communities in western Nevada County are enriched today because of the generations of foundation volunteers and staff who have dedicated themselves to providing the finest healthcare possible for these communities. Thanks to the generosity of our many donors, SNMHF has raised more than $5 million since its incorporation to help support the hospital. Gifts to SNMHF have helped construct buildings, enhance programs, purchase new medical equipment, fund scholarships, support community healthcare programs and much more. Becoming a donor has never been so easy! The foundation gratefully accepts gifts of all sizes- after all every dollar given provides an opportunity that will make someone's life a bit better. www.supportsierranevada.org ○ Soroptimist
Soroptimist international of the sierra foothills is a volunteer
service organization for women in business, management and the
professions. Soroptimist international of the sierra foothills is
part of Soroptimist international, comprising almost 100,000 members
in about 124 countries around the world.
The first Soroptimist club was formed in1921 by a group of 80 women in Oakland, CA. They chose their name from two Latin words meaning "best for women". Membership provides an enriching environment for women to develop friendships and to support each other, while experiencing the satisfaction of their collective efforts to improve communities. These women, who represent leaders across all professional disciplines, also serve as role models for younger women at the beginning of their careers. Soroptimist international of the sierra foothills was incorporated march 12,1988. Our club is located in Nevada City, CA. A Soroptimist is a leader in her community. She believes that by joining with other women and engaging in awareness, advocacy and action in the service of her community and society, she can make the world a better place for humankind. Soroptimist international is committed to service to local, national and international communities through their program focus strategies. They promote active participation in decision making at all levels of society. www.Sierrasoroptimist.org ○ Toys for Tots
The mission of the US Marines Toys for Tots program is to collect
new, unwrapped toys during October, November, and December each
year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children
in the Nevada county area.
The primary goal of toys for tots is to deliver , through a new toy at Christmas , a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens. The objectives of toys for tots are to help less fortunate children throughout the united states experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nations most valuable resources, our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future. The principle toys for tots activity which takes place each year is the collection and distribution of toys in the communities in which a marine corp. reserve unit is located. In communities without a reserve unit , the campaign can be conducted by a marine corp. league detachment or group of men and women , generally veteran marines , authorized by marine toys for tots foundation to conduct a local toys for tots campaign. Local toys for tots campaign coordinators conduct an array of activities throughout the year , which include golf tournaments, foot races, bicycle races, and other voluntary events designed to increase interest in toys for tots, and concurrently generate toys and monetary donations. www.toysfortots.org ○ Twin City's Church ○ Union Home Show
The unions home and garden show is held every April 16th and 17th at
the Nevada county fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA.
Talk to the pros! Thinking of remodeling? Expanding your living space? Updating your kitchen or bath? Need pest control? Planting a garden? Gutter cleaners? Satellite service or a hot tub? Find your professionals here! The home and garden show will feature thousands of ideas to get your home and garden ready plus the latest in products and services at discounted home show rates! More than 10,000 people visited the show in 2010 and this year we are expecting our largest show ever, with workshops and demonstrations and activities for the kids that will keep the whole family entertained! Hundreds of vendors will be showcasing products and services for your home. www.theunion.com ○ Women of Worth
Women of worth assists families in crisis and domestic violence
victims to increase self-reliance and improve quality of life by
helping them rebuild their lives with dignity, hope and safety.
Domestic violence is a widespread problem in our community. In 2007, there were 3,163 reported domestic violence calls in Nevada county alone. Nearly one-third of American women report being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives. Besides domestic violence, countless families face crisis situations due to economic pressure, substance abuse, catastrophic health problems and other health issues. Women of worth provides support to keep families intact during difficult times. Women of worth was founded in 2001 by Sandy Schmidt, a survivor of domestic violence with a passion to see the lives of abused women and children restored. Services are designed with this question in mind: "what would have helped to escape and start a safe new life?" Women of worth assists victims of domestic violence and families in crisis with the following services : Emergency shelter assistance Transitional housing Counseling and support groups Life skills training and mentoring Furniture and personal items Educational and career assistance Values statement We value the intrinsic worth of every person regardless of their past We value the creator as the ultimate source for the rebuilding of lives We value collaboration and constructive partnerships with other organizations and agencies We value hope as the most powerful gift that can be given to the traumatized and discouraged. We value every heart that has volunteered time and talents to the task of rebuilding lives. Women of worth is a 501 ( c) (3) community benefit nonprofit helping domestic violence victims and families in crisis rebuild their lives and make a fresh start with dignity, hope and safety. Our services are provided free of charge to our clients. Results are families that live in safety, renewed hopefulness- free from the threat of violence and abuse. Women of worth is supported by the generosity of people providing countless volunteer hours, in-kind donations and contributing financial support to assist in healthy transitions. Contributions are tax deductible. You can make a difference in the lives of women and children escaping abuse. women-of-worth.org |