Greetings!

It’s that time of year again when we cherish Fair memories with thoughts of corn dogs and piglets, and start to watch all the children head back out to school.

August is also National Make a Will Month — the perfect time to ensure your wishes are clearly documented. Through our Planning for Good campaign, we are encouraging our community to take this important step, creating a legacy that supports our loved ones.



Including a charitable gift in your will helps ensure our hospice, palliative care, bereavement, and community programs continue serving Nevada County for decades to come.

This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate 46 years of compassionate service. And while we’re honoring the past, we’re also looking ahead — so please Save the Date for our Moonlight Magic fundraising gala on November 7^th. 

This beautiful evening will feature good food, good music, good people, and opportunities to support the care our community counts on.



This August, let’s plan for good — and this fall, let’s celebrate good together at Moonlight Magic.

Heidi Wingo

Executive Director

August is National Make-a-Will Month, a perfect time to ensure your loved ones are cared for and your values live on. Creating a will is one of the most meaningful steps you can take to protect your future—and it’s easier than many people think.

When you include Foothills Compassionate Care in your estate plans, you create a lasting impact that extends far beyond your lifetime. Your gift helps ensure that compassionate, dignified care will be there for generations to come. Even a small percentage of your estate can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve.

This month, take the opportunity to:

• Create or update your will
• Protect your loved ones and honor your wishes
• Consider a gift to Foothills Compassionate Care as part of your legacy

By planning today, you can provide peace of mind for tomorrow—while making a lasting statement about what matters most to you.

New Section at the Grass Valley Location

Shoppers at our Grass Valley location may have noticed a new area full of colorful wares. Every month, we'll be treated to a shipment of overstock from 5 Below. Come browse for some goodies to go along with the other unique items throughout the store!

Farewell, Larry Irwin!

Larry has been an instrumental part of our organization for almost 11 years and we will certainly miss his leadership, great ideas, charisma and overall amazingness. Larry helped shape the way we do business at the stores and has helped bring in thousands of dollars in support of our mission. We are so grateful for the time and energy he has shared with us over the years. Good luck in Texas, Larry!

With Larry's departure, our new Gift & Thrift Leadership Team is as follows:

Jon Pool

Retail Operations Manager

Michael Yaroch

Store Manager Grass Valley

Jason Black

Store Manager Penn Valley

We’re exploring how to better support our community in planning for the future. Your input will help us shape future action that meets real needs—whether you're just getting started or already have a plan in place. This quick survey takes just a few minutes and your responses will remain confidential, unless you choose to provide contact information.  

Estimated time: less than 5 minutes

Foothill Compassionate Care’s signature fundraising event returns on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Miners Foundry Cultural Center in Nevada City. Join us for an elegant evening featuring a plated dinner, music, and an exciting live auction—all in celebration of community and compassion. Cocktail attire.

Tickets on sale September 1.

THANK YOU, MOONLIGHT MAGIC SPONSORS!