In celebration of California Nonprofits Day (June 23rd), State Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) has honored Plumas Strong, a nonprofit dedicated to the rebuilding of burned portions of Plumas County in the aftermath of the Dixie Fire, as Senate District One's 2022 Nonprofit of the Year.

We are truly grateful for all of the hard work and dedication that our community has poured into this effort. Without the love and generosity of our neighbors and friends, none of this would be possible," said Ryan Schramel, Chair of Plumas Strong.

Before the devastating Dixie Fire in 2021, Plumas Strong began life as Genesee Retreat, a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on community organization, support and development in Indian Valley communities such as Greenville, Taylorsville and Crescent Mills. This group supported local community programs such as the Greenville Community Garden, Youth Summit, and Copper Creek Camp, as well as sponsoring a humanitarian and educational program called Rural to Rural. Rural to Rural offers Plumas County students the chance to experience life in developing nations and to aid in humanitarian efforts there; past Rural to Rural trips have sent students to Uganda, Haiti, Honduras and Mexico.

After the Dixie Fire swept the area, Plumas Strong switched focus to aid in rebuilding and relief efforts such as food and household goods drives, temporary housing, and fuel supply. Through a partnership with the Greenville High School alumni fund, Plumas Strong was also able to provide $1,000 relief payments to GHS graduates and students who lost property in the fire

"The incredible work by all those contributing to Plumas Strong, including Chair Ryan Schramel and Vice-Chair Sue Weber has been truly inspiring and serves as a source of pride to all members of the community," said Senator Dahle in his speech honoring Plumas Strong.