Marcella Foundation announces 2023 grand awardees

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Marcella Foundation has announced the winners of the Think Big and Make a Difference Grants.

"We're proud to join forces with these inspiring Tahoe changemakers as they turn their big ideas into reality,” said Sean Fannan, founder of the Marcella Foundation.

The Marcella Foundation is also recruiting volunteers to assist with events, project support, in-kind donations, and more for each of these projects. Community involvement is essential in making these projects successful.

You can learn how to get involved in each one of these projects here:

Sierra Child and Family Services - Building a New Space for Foster Care: Funding will help secure and revitalize a new long-term office space after the previous space was flooded. You can help by buying something from their wishlist!

Momentum Film PBS Debut. Supporting the PBS premiere of MOMENTUM, an inspiring film about two Tahoe locals that underscores resilience, vulnerability, and sacrifice, and hopes to motivate individuals to conquer challenges and drive positive changes in their communities. Sign up to be a part of their Premier!

Sierra House Ballet Club: Funding will purchase new ballet equipment and a trip to the Nutcracker for students in the free after-school ballet club. They are looking for more in-kind donations!

STHS Excel-erate Program: A new program at South Tahoe High School that empowers first-generation students for college success. Funding helps support college field trips. You can help by becoming a mentor.

Bread and Broth: Weekend Preschool Food Program: Piloting a weekend food backpack program for preschool kids in need. You can help by volunteering to fill backpacks!

Lift Literature: The Great Library Refresh Project: Refreshing school libraries and encouraging students to read. Every dollar donated goes directly to purchasing books from the library wishlists.

Cospire: Women in Leadership: Providing development programs, professional networking, and peer mentorship with a focus on career advancement. You can sign up for their next event!

STHS Flex: Enhancing Student Learning: Funding new enrichment activities for students, improving engagement. Sign up to receive a teacher’s wish lists!

Family Resource Center Bilingual Legal Service: Removing Barriers: Free bilingual legal services to remove obstacles for underserved community members. Sign up to volunteer at the Family Resource Center in many different ways.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Reduce Wildfire: Working to reduce wildfire risks in Al Tahoe and throughout the Tahoe region. Sign up to help with a community clean-up day!

For details about these grants and the Marcella Foundation, visit www.marcellafoundation.org.