Community News & Updates
News, updates and events from the Tri-Valley region.

Three Valley’s Initiative To Empower Tri-Valley Youth Begins With Little League Intermediate World Series
The NextGen Fund from Three Valleys Community Foundation is all about empowering youth and building brighter futures. Its first grant supports the Little League International Intermediate World Series (LLIWS)—a global youth baseball tournament held in

Three Valleys Announces Grants to Combat Opioids
Three Valleys Community Foundation (3VCF) is proud to announce nearly $2 million in opioid response grants awarded to 30 community-based organizations across Alameda County. These critical funds support prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery efforts

The Opioid Crisis Among Adolescents
A sobering look at how the opioid epidemic is impacting teens across Alameda County, this article underscores the urgent need for education, prevention, and community-based support. 3VCF is honored to be part of the broader

Tri-Valley Leaders Given Parade Honors
In celebration of longstanding community service, two 3VCF leaders were honored at the 2025 Livermore Rodeo Parade. Dr. Kelly Bowers, CEO of 3VCF, was named Grand Marshal and Chris Carter, 3VCF Advisor, was the Community

Philanthropists Discuss Solutions to Funding Challenges
At a regional gathering of philanthropic leaders, 3VCF joined the conversation on overcoming funding challenges facing today’s nonprofits. The discussion focused on sustainability, collaboration, and how community foundations can drive long-term impact. Read the article

Combating Alameda’s Opioid Crisis While Training the Next Generation of Journalists
This powerful piece showcases how 3VCF is addressing the opioid crisis while simultaneously supporting student journalists in telling critical community stories. The collaboration between philanthropy, education, and media underscores the value of cross-sector impact. Read