2-1-1 offers information on resources (as they become available) for the 2025 Holiday Season.

Christmas is Thursday, December 25th, 2025.

Kwanzaa is Friday, December 26th, 2025.

Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 14th and ends at nightfall on December 22nd, 2025.

➢ Marine Corps Reserve | Toys For Tots – Many locations

• What? The Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots offers holiday gifts for children.
• When? Now until late December
• Where? Various locations.

Eligibility:

• Open to families in need residing in the Tahoe/Truckee area.

Contact:

• Local Chapter

Events and programs will be listed here as information becomes available.

2-1-1 offers information on resources (as they become available) for the 2025 Holiday Season.

Christmas is Thursday, December 25th, 2025.

Kwanzaa is Friday, December 26th, 2025.

Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 14th and ends at nightfall on December 22nd, 2025.

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➢ Lincoln Christmas Parade

• What? The Lincoln Christmas Parade returns this December, inviting community members to line the streets and enjoy a festive evening.
• When? December 6, 2025 at 5pm
• Where? Parade route through downtown Lincoln

➢ Lincoln Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting

• What? The Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting in Beermann Plaza.
• When? December 4, 2025 at 5pm
• Where? Beermann Plaza, 540 F Street, Lincoln, CA 95648

➢ Marine Corps Reserve | Toys For Tots – Many locations

• What? The Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots offers holiday gifts for children.
• When? Now until late December
• Where? Various locations.

Eligibility:

• Open to families in need residing in West…

Placer Rides provides information about transportation options and financial assistance for Placer County residents.

Services include:

• Offering a list of non-emergency transportation service providers and a transportation handbook of services throughout Placer County in both print and digital formats
• Information and educational materials
• Occasional financial assistance for transportation-related purposes

Additional note:

Placer Rides is not a direct provider of transportation services.

Web pages

• Home - https://seniorsfirst.org/transportation-services/
• How Do I Get There if I Don't Drive? - https://www.api-marketing.com/flip/seniorsfirst/transportation-handbook/

Seniors First's Telephone Reassurance Program provides homebound seniors with “social calls” by screened and trained volunteers.

The purpose of this free program is to alleviate the loneliness and isolation older adults often experience when living alone, or when residing in a rural area with limited access to transportation or social activities.

Call Reassurance provide weekly in-home social calls and also serve as a resource on community services and programs that can help the client retain their independence and remain in their home as long as they choose.

Seniors must be 60 and over, homebound (no longer driving), and able to interact socially.

Volunteer and senior matches are based on shared interests, geography, volunteer availability and personality as much as possible.

Web pages

• Home - https://seniorsfirst.org/
• Telephohe Reassurance Program - https://seniorsfirst.org/sf-programs/friendly-visitors/

Auburn Renewal Center (ARC) is a free medical clinic located on the grounds of the Auburn Seventh-day Adventist church. Auburn Renewal Center offers basic medical services to the under-insured, uninsured, and unsheltered residents of the greater Auburn area. Clinic is primarily for people 18 years old, low income, uninsured, under-insured, unsheltered. Children over 8 can be seen on a case by case basis.

Services are every Tuesday 9am-1pm, and Thursdays by appointment.

Services include:

• Medical
• Dental (Placer County residents only)
• Optical
• Mental Health
• Chiropractic Clinic
• Women's health
• Acupuncture

Web pages

• Auburn Renewal Center - https://www.auburnclinic.org/

The Assistance League of Greater Placer (ALGP) operates a thrift store offering gently used clothing, household items, and accessories. 

Proceeds from sales support local community programs provided by ALGP.

The store is open to the public and accepts donations of clean, gently used goods.

Services include:

• Thrift store with clothing, shoes, and accessories
• Home goods, small furnishings, and seasonal décor
• Donation drop-off for gently used items
• Revenue supports local Assistance League programs

Additional notes:

Store is staffed entirely by volunteers. Visit their website for current hours and donation guidelines.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.assistanceleague.org/greater-placer/thrift-shop/

The Auburn State Theatre provides cultural programming and operates the State Theatre, a 340-seat venue equipped with a 40-foot-wide by 26-foot-deep stage, a movie screen, and a sound system. 

Events include:

• Music concerts
• Children's shows
• Dance performances
• Film screenings
• Live plays

Web pages

• Home - https://www.auburnstatetheatre.org/

Horses for Healing is a therapeutic riding center dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of special needs individuals and their loved ones through involvement with horses.

Therapeutic riding provides the opportunity for people with special needs to use horses as their therapists.

Through this multi-sensory approach, the horse helps to heal the individual both physically and psychologically.

Come see how we are changing lives one ride at a time!

Web pages

• Horses For Healing - http://www.horsesforhealing.org

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides small business loans, disaster assistance for businesses, government contract opportunities, online training programs, counseling and assistance, laws and regulations that affect small business owners, and compliance information.

The SBA also funds Small Business Development Councils (SBDCs) in all counties.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sba.gov/

Placer Nature Center  offers environmental education programs to children, families, schools, and community groups.

Services include:

• Homeschool and small group programs
• Little Tykes family nature programs
• Field trips
• Green birthday parties
• Summer camp
• Environmental science travels
• Scout projects
• Virtual learning
• Learning from the land at Traylor Ranch
• Nature bowl
• Teacher resources

Additional notes:

Placer Nature Center is open by appointment only; families and schools can reserve the center for a docent-led program.

Web pages

• Home - https://placernaturecenter.org/