TVNPA’s “Power of Giving” Event 2022 Celebrates Tri-Valley Nonprofits

The Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance (TVNPA), selected as the Nonprofit of the Year by the Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce for 2022, held its second annual ‘Power of Giving” event at the Bankhead theater in Livermore. Nonprofit organizations, volunteers, donors and community members, gathered to recognize and celebrate those who dedicate themselves to improving the lives of community members in need.

Dyrell Foster, Las Positas College President, served as emcee and the Keynote speaker was Colleen Gregerson of Battery Powered (based at The Battery Club in San Francisco). Comedian Regina Stoops provided entertainment for the evening. Livermore Valley Arts was the lead sponsor of the event.

Colleen Gregerson gave two core suggestions to nonprofit leaders (1) ensure that your nonprofit Board is representative of community served and reflects the lived experience of those accessing services and (2) rest .

Inaugural Impact Maker Awards were presented to Carolyn Siegfried (Leadership Award) and Alan Burnham (Community Investor Award).

Recipients of grant funding via the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Fund (TVNF) , a fund specially supporting this critical community work, were also announced including among others Set to Thrive (providing thrive bags to children in foster care), Putnam Clubhouse (supporting adults with mental illness to rebuild their lives) and Mom Relaunch (helping moms return to work after a break).

It seems apt to celebrate the leadership, volunteers and services provided by nonprofits during the season of thanksgiving. A generous donation from the Workday Foundation, recipient of the Corporate Philanthropy Award, was announced to allow for the next cycle of grant giving.

CHEF (Community Health and Leadership Foundation) is another key supporter of the TVNPF and was presented with the Innovation in Fundraising Award.

Thanks to the generous support of the event sponsors, those in attendance, and the matching support from the CHEF, the celebration raised more than $75,000 for the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Fund. If you weren't able to attend and you'd like to contribute to the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Fund, donations will still be matched 150% through CHEF.

The Tri-Valley Nonprofit Fund awards grants in amounts ranging from $1,000 – $5,000 for unrestricted use, as available funds allow. In order to be considered, nonprofits must be registered as a 501(c)3 serve the communities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol, San Ramon and Danville. Organizations may apply four times a year, but will not be awarded grants more than twice a year. The closing date for the current round is November 30, 2022.

Community-based organizations that provide services to Dublin residents can submit applications to the TVNF and can also apply for available funding through the City of Dublin Human Services Grant Program. The City funding opportunity is available for use from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Learn more about qualifications for funding from the City of Dublin.