The Humboldt Area Foundation helped raise more than $20,000 to provide emergency financial support to Humboldt State University’s California Dream Act students amid the COVID-19 crisis. Throughout June, all donations in support of HSU Dreamers were doubled with a matching grant of $10,000 from HAF’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. For more information, see the full […]
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College of the Redwoods Receives Humboldt Area Foundation Grant for DACA Students
Humboldt Area Foundation granted College of the Redwoods $20,000 to support the school’s DACA students, a.k.a. “Dreamers,” who are living in the United States under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. According to a release, the grant will provide $325 in direct payment stipends to each of CR’s DACA students, who were excluded […]
Humboldt Area Foundation Pledges $10,000 in Matching Funds to Support HSU Dreamers
Humboldt Area Foundation will be matching all donations made to the Humboldt State University Dream Act students through June 30 with the help of the COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. “No barrier should derail the ability for a young adult to pursue their greatest potential and fulfill the dream of a university education. These students have […]
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Scout’s Honor: The Whichever Scouts vs. The Energy Monster This year’s holiday show at the Arcata Playhouse, Scout’s Honor: The Whichever Scouts vs. the Energy Monster, combines traditional English pantomime with topical humor and a wealth of local talent for an unbeatably fun time. The Whichever Scouts are the most mismatched troop you are ever […]
Huffman Blames Republicans for ‘Sh*tdown’
Shortly after Congress sent the federal government spiraling toward a shutdown by failing to pass a continuing funding resolution tonight, North Coast Congressman Jared Huffman sent out a statement blasting Republicans, laying blame for the “sh*tdown” squarely at their feet. Earlier today, Huffman voted against the continuing resolution that passed the House and would have […]
