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Retired math teacher-turned-rather busy volunteer Gordon Sakaue has become a critical go-to guy, filling in anywhere – and everywhere – needed for Bright Futures for Youth.

Driver. Tutor. Handyman.

Maybe you bought shares of Apple or Tesla?

Now, those shares can help pave the way for a better future for children and young adults in Nevada County. And help you avoid a big tax bite.

Bright Futures has greatly expanded social-service outreach efforts the past few years, ensuring that children and youth get what they need, from access to health care to food and housing.

The demand for social services has increased across all three Bright Futures for Youth Programs – The Friendship Club, NEO and SAFE.

Christian “Cash” Beall knows firsthand the experience of being homeless.

The couch surfing. Food insecurity. The never-ending uncertainty. He lived through it and grew wise from the struggle.

The three-year grant and community donations will expand outreach and case management to help address fast-growing challenge in Nevada County

Local experts detail the problem and how schools, parents and students can work together.

Bullying can happen anywhere. And with smartphones and social media, cyberbullying can also take place at any time.

Celebrating again! Looking out at the 300 smiling faces at the Power of the Purse brought me such joy.

People laughing, chatting, catching up, giving long-overdue hugs, then listening, learning, weeping, and finally resolve.

More than 300 community members and supporters attended Bright for Youth’s Power of the Purse recent fundraiser.

The much-anticipated and major fundraiser had been canceled because of COVID during the past two years.

It was great to get together and see so many familiar faces, longtime supporters of our efforts and mission, and many who learned about us for the first time.