Nevada Gold Mines Contributes $35,000 to the Community Foundation of Elko County

The Community Foundation of Elko County received a huge boost with an unexpected donation of $35,000 from Nevada Gold Mines. Nevada Gold Mines is a member of the Community Foundation of Elko County Builders’ Club, a group of businesses and families that are laying the foundation for a permanent source of funds to strengthen the communities of Elko County. This Nevada Gold Mines donation will be added to the Community Foundation of Elko County Endowment. As the Endowment grows over time the Nevada Gold Mines contribution will grow as well. Annual grants to benefit the community will be made from the interest earned, leaving their gift to grow and give for generations. Terri Gage, Community Foundation Elko County Chair said, “It is amazing to be part of a community with companies like Nevada Gold Mines who take corporate responsibility to the highest level.  We certainly appreciate it and the long-term impact it will have on this community for years to come.” For more information on the Builders Club and the Community Foundation of Elko County please visit www.nevadafund.org/cfelkocounty find us on Facebook  CFElkoCounty, or via email at or via email at CFElkoCounty@nevadafund.org ## The Community Foundation of Elko County is an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation of Western Nevada. Established in 1998 as a public charity, the Community Foundation of Western Nevada has distributed more than $135 million in grants and scholarships from charitable created by individuals, businesses, and organizations to strengthen our Nevada region. The Community Foundation serves as a community leader, permanent charitable resource, and a philanthropic advisor in charitable giving. Learn more at nevadafund.org