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The Calaveras County Historical Society was formed in 1952 and has been going strong for over 70 years. 

In the first year of the Society, Judge J. A. Smith, the Society's first president, set down a statement of purpose that we still adhere to today. 

"History is a record of past events. Many counties in the State of California have their past events preserved in a written history of the county. This is not true of the county of Calaveras as its history has never been written. 

Located in the center of the gold mining district of California, Calaveras is rich in history, tradition, romance and lore. The early growth and development of the State of California to a great extent took place in the gold mining districts and Calaveras county contributed its full share. Many persons who later became leaders in the state at one time became gold miners in Calaveras county. 

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It is late to get full particulars of many of the early events in the history of the county. The pioneers and Argonauts have gone to their reward. Much valuable material has been lost. 

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However, many descendants of the early residents of Calaveras county are still living, and it is possible to collect from them a vast fund of early history of the county. Many of the issues of early newspapers are no longer in existence, but some of these early newspapers are available in museums and public libraries. 

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The prime purpose of the Calaveras County Historical Society is to collect and preserve for posterity the early history of Calaveras county. 

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It is inevitable that in a work of this magnitude, the execution of which will be in many hands, there will be many errors and omissions. However, it will be the constant aim of the Calaveras County Historical Society to discriminate between the true and the false, to the end that the work of the Society will reflect a true account of events in Calaveras county and that as much as possible of its history will be preserved."   

Nexus non-profit human services organization located in Amador County, California. Here to serve members of the community through innovative programs, collaborative partnership and the provision of educational and therapeutic services.

Activities:

Therapeutic Counseling – Parent-Child Interactive Therapy, Aggression Replacement Training, Common Ground (skills building communication course), CHAT Child Counseling Services

Family Services – Family Resource Centers, Promotores de Salud (Spanish-speaking peer educators), Parenting Classes, Home Visiting

Youth Services – Friday Night Live, Youth Empowerment Project, 180? You Turn, Independent Living Program, Child & Youth Advocacy Program

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Amador and Calaveras Counties

Community Centers - Our Community Centers (also known as Family Resource Centers or FRCs)offer access to programs, services, and events that strengthen the community and enhance the quality of life of Amador County residents.

Valley Springs Youth Center - Our latest addition

The Calaveras Community Foundation is a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Fed. ID #68-0472056) and dedicated to providing financial assistance to charitable causes to improve and enrich the lives of Calaveras County residents.

Sell granite & bronze memorials for local cemeteries.

Get Up Show Up is a community-focused organization inspired by the life of Jennifer Casci, dedicated to promoting health, wellness and connection through meaningful events and initiatives. In partnership with Calaveras Community Foundation, we bring people together through fitness, education, community resources and service. Our efforts support local programs and projects that strengthen our community. We believe positive change begins when people GET UP, SHOW UP and Live with Intention.

Amador College Connect is a completely free local resource center that quickly and easily connects people to online college classes and other programs.

Michuksus (Greetings),    The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians celebrates and honors its rich and varied culture by keeping it alive for the younger generations. A complex culture, sacred way of life and sometimes turbulent history is shared by the descendants of the Central Sierra Me-Wuk. The words, wisdom, songs, dances and other art forms are treasures passed down from our ancestors that we respect and work hard to preserve.

Soroptimist International of Calaveras County is a volunteer organization that provides women and girls access to the education they need to achieve economic empowerment.

BMCRC is a 501(c)3 non-profit Corporation formed in 1999 and formally given non-profit status in 2000. Our primary purpose is to create an umbrella to serve various projects in our geographical area. We encourage individuals and groups to create innovative ways to serve their communities.

Our vision is to work cooperatively to improve our communities. Our needs for employment, education, recreation and basic services must be met in light of the things we value, those things that brought and keep us here. In our decisions, we want to demonstrate our respect for people of all ages: children, youth, adults and older adults.

The Copperopolis-Lake Tulloch Lions Club was founded in 1987 by a group of local volunteers to serve the Copperopolis area. Through our fundraising events, we raise funds for projects with beneficiaries in the greater Copperopolis area including local Schools, Libraries, Veterans Groups, Food Pantry, Community Center, Scholarships for high school seniors, Angel Christmas Tree program and Disaster Services, and much more.

The Arc of Amador & Calaveras is a trusted local business proudly serving Calaveras County with exceptional service and a strong commitment to the community.

Non Profit Service Organization. 

Meetings are on Thursdays

Toys for Tots collects and distributes new, unwrapped toys to children in need throughout Calaveras County, helping bring joy and hope to families durin the holiday season. The program is dedicated to strengthening community spirit through generosity and giving.  

Dontate today by visiting their website!

WATCH Resources, Inc. is a nonprofit organization supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through programs that promote independence, inclusion, creativity, and community connection. In Calaveras County, WATCH operates CASA Residence in San Andreas, a 24/7 staffed residential home, and also provides opportunities for community engagement, vocational growth, recreation, and the arts. WATCH is proud to serve individuals and families throughout the Mother Lode region.

The California Gold Country Region serves more than 3.7 million people across 26 counties, encompassing Del Norte, Siskiyou, Modoc, Humboldt, Trinity, Shasta, Lassen, Tehama, Plumas, Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Mendocino, Lake, Sierra, Yuba, Nevada, Placer, Sutter, El Dorado, Yolo, Sacramento, Amador, Alpine, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties.

The Calaveras Child Care Council (CCCC) determines local community child care needs through the development of a needs assessments and county-wide child care plan. The council plays a role in developing affordable, accessible, quality child care for families in Calaveras County. The CCCC has a public meeting and all persons interested in child care issues are encouraged to attend. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month from 9:00 am to 10:30 am - the meeting location changes monthly, please see the Agenda and Minutes page to confirm meeting date, time and location.

The Resource Connection Calaveras Crisis Center provides a number of services for victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

We are part of a global nonprofit housing organization.  Habitat for Humanity calaveras is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing through constructing affordable homes, repairing homes, advocating for fair and just housing policies and by providing training and access to resources to help families become self-reliant and successful homeowners.

4 Horse Ranch is a mobile trail ride business.  They operate mostly at Camanche and Pardee.  They also go to Arnold Rim and a few trails in places like Mt. Diablo or Tahoe. They are also a nonprofit 201c that works with foster children and disadvantaged youth.  We do education on ranch management.  4 Horse Helping Hands would like to offer lessons in horse husbandry and offer a few small events of the year.

Calaveras County Arts Council (CCAC) is a private nonprofit, 501(C)(3) public benefit corporation, operating in conjunction with the California Arts Council's State-Local Partnership Program. CCAC also functions as both counties' arts planning agency by authorization of the Board of Supervisors.

Calaveras Big Trees Association (CBTA)  can trace its roots to the original Calaveras Grove Association organized in 1926 by a group of individuals intent on preserving the historic groves for future generations. Through their efforts Calaveras Big Trees State Park was born on July 5, 1931.

The Creative Collective Music Library is a community space that provides people of all backgrounds with access to musical instruments and opportunities to explore creativity. Show your support for the project by getting a library card! It’s free! Your card will allow you to check out instruments, access Music Library programs, and hear from us about events and updates. Did we mention it’s free?

For 40 years, local families have invited our team of nurses, aides, social workers and chaplains into their homes, and to their loved ones' bedsides.

Sierra HOPE promotes individual dignity and supports the health and well-being for at risk members of our community through compassionate services and resources. We address issues of homelessness, housing and food insecurity, as well as HIV/AIDS in our greater community. We encourage you to visit our Community Navigation Center and our Community Food Pantry, both located in Angels Camp, to see the important work we are doing.

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a non-profit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military services members from active, guard, and reserve forces.  We have many programs and services that work to support veterans, service members and their familiies.