Battling Food Insecurity in our Community Tuesday, November 30, 2021 By Chris Kiser, Executive Director, Barton Foundation When we look at our community’s health, there are many factors that determine a person’s ability to thrive. Places where people live, learn, work,... READ MORE
Barton Foundation Awards $100,000 to Local Non-Profit Organizations Tuesday, November 9, 2021 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – The Barton Foundation’s Community Health Grants program recently awarded $100,000 in funding to 12 local non-profit organizations engaged in healthcare related initiatives in ... READ MORE
Barton Foundation Reinstates Response Fund for Community Members Facing Food Insecurity as a Result of Caldor Fire Tuesday, September 14, 2021 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – The Barton Foundation has reinstated their Response Fund to assist community members disproportionately affected by the Caldor Fire. Now called the Emergency Response Fund, th... READ MORE
Barton Foundation Grants $90,000 to Provide Additional Comfort to Patients Wednesday, July 28, 2021 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Continuing its mission of advancing local healthcare through philanthropy, the Barton Foundation has purchased 30 new high-tech wheelchairs for Barton Health, an award of $90,... READ MORE
Barton Foundation Hosts 2021 Golf Classic at Edgewood Tahoe Friday, June 18, 2021 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – The Barton Foundation’s 2021 Golf Classic will tee off on Monday, September 27 at Edgewood Golf Course. Registration for this year's event is open to the public. Funds raised ... READ MORE
Barton Health Hosts Weekend Grief Camp for Local Children Wednesday, June 16, 2021 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Local children are invited to participate in the annual Camp Sunrise. Camp Sunrise is a children’s bereavement camp, serving children ages 7 to 14, who have experienced the de... READ MORE
Barton Foundation Introduces Heart Safe Community Program Wednesday, May 26, 2021 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – The Heart Safe Community program, sponsored by the Barton Foundation, is a community-wide effort aimed at educating citizens on the dangers of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). The... READ MORE
Barton Foundation's COVID-19 Response Fund Donates Over $420,000 for Food Insecurity Wednesday, May 19, 2021 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – The Barton Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund, which began in March 2020 to assist local families and individuals facing food insecurity challenges brought on by the pandemic... READ MORE
Working Together to Build Awareness and Break Down Stigma During Mental Health Awareness Month Monday, May 3, 2021 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Mental Health Awareness Month is dedicated to building awareness, breaking down stigma and providing resources for individuals and families. During the month of May, South Lak... READ MORE
Barton Foundation to Award $100,000 to Non-Profit Organizations Engaged in the Health and Well-being of the Lake Tahoe Community Friday, April 30, 2021 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Guided by the results of the Community Health Needs Assessment, Barton Health partners with local non-profit organizations to support programs and initiatives that are aimed a... READ MORE
Opinion: A Look Back on the Pandemic Monday, March 8, 2021 By Julie Clayton, RN, MSN, NEA-BC A year ago, February 2020, Barton Health moved quickly to meet the emerging global public health crisis and prepare for its anticipated arrival in our region. Long da... READ MORE
Barton's COVID Response Fund Receives Record-breaking Donations from Gala Monday, December 21, 2020 The Barton Foundation’s 2020 virtual gala received overwhelming support from donors, raising a record-breaking $110,000 to benefit the Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund. These donations are immediat... READ MORE
Barton Foundation's 2020 Gala Goes Virtual to Support Local Families & Healthcare Workers Monday, November 16, 2020 The impacts of COVID-19 faced by the South Lake Tahoe community present an increased need for support this holiday season. The Barton Foundation’s annual Gala, which funds local health initiatives thr... READ MORE
Barton Foundation Awards $100,000 In Community Health Grants Tuesday, August 18, 2020 (South Lake Tahoe, Calif.) - The Barton Foundation has awarded a record $100,000 in its annual Community Health Grant funding. The 13 Lake Tahoe-based organizations that were awarded share Barton Heal... READ MORE
Op-Ed: Updates on the COVID-19 Response Fund Thursday, April 23, 2020 I want to share my sincere gratitude to the community members of Lake Tahoe. Just over a month ago, the Barton Foundation launched the COVID-19 Response Fund to help our local residents impacted by th... READ MORE
Lake Tahoe Nonprofits Invited to Apply Now for a Barton Foundation Community Health Grant Thursday, April 9, 2020 (South Lake Tahoe, Calif.) – The Barton Foundation will begin accepting applications on June 15 from local nonprofit organizations for this year’s $100,000 Community Health Grant program. Area s... READ MORE
Barton Accepting Applications for Coronavirus Relief Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Barton Foundation Distributing Funds to Help Impacted Community Members and First Responders (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – As the coronavirus (COVID-19) brings financial and medical implications to the Sou... READ MORE
Barton Accepting Medical Supply Donations Facing Global Shortage Monday, March 30, 2020 Businesses and Community can Donate Personal Protective Equipment, Make Facemasks (South Lake Tahoe, CA) - In light of a global shortage of personal protective equipment due to the coronavirus COVID-1... READ MORE
Barton Creates COVID-19 Response Fund to Aid Community Recovery Wednesday, March 18, 2020 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) - With the anticipated impact of coronavirus COVID-19 in the area, the Barton Foundation is creating a COVID-19 Response Fund aimed at helping community members and healthcare w... READ MORE
Pink Heavenly Event Canceled to Limit Spread of COVID-19 Monday, March 9, 2020 ( South Lake Tahoe, Calif. ) - To protect community members, employees and care providers in the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19, Pink Heavenly , an annual fundraising event taking place at Heave... READ MORE