Humboldt Area Foundation

10/15/2026

Thank you Northcoast Children's Services and artist Juniper Stasse for another wonderful Pastels on the Plaza event! We hope our friends and neighbors are having a lovely fall that looks something like this picture -- flowers, smiles and furry friends!

10/15/2026

We're delighted to support this unique annual event! See you at the library!

10/13/2026

10/08/2026

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

We look forward to showcasing amazing performers during the Eureka Chinatown Monument Celebration on Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM

10/08/2026

Our offices will be closed this coming Monday, Oct. 12 in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day.

10/06/2026

Are you an artists or craftsperson living in Eureka? The Victor Thomas Jacoby Award committee is now accepting applications from visual artists and craftspeople within the city of Eureka through Oct. 15, 2026. The fund, held at the Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild Rivers Community Foundation, supports up to four awards of $10,000 each.

10/05/2026

The Trinity Trust is accepting applications for its Fall Community Response Grant Rounds. This program is designed to respond to
urgent, unexpected or one-time needs where a small investment can make a lasting difference to our community. 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, public benefit organizations (churches, educational organizations/schools, hospitals, government units, tribal governments, etc), or applicants working with a qualified fiscal sponsor are all welcome to apply by Oct. 15. Use the Grants Portal at hafoundation.org/grants. Questions? Call 707-442-2994 or email [email protected].

10/05/2026

10/02/2026

All Staff Photo Day! Thank you Beau Saunders - Photographer for coming by on Monday and making us all look good!

10/01/2026

We were honored to participate in the "push in" ceremony for the new Pierce Engine at Arcata Fire District. In the video Randy Mendosa, Vice President for the district's Board of Directors, recalls how an act of service by firefighters many years ago inspired a legacy of generosity by Orvamae Emmerson, whose endowment continues to benefit Arcata Fire and other first responders, as well as many other causes across our community. Thank you to Arcata Fire for letting our CEO Sara Dronkers and our Director of Grantmaking Meredith Knowles do some of the pushing! 💪