Jerry & Yvonne Kehr Education Fund

Established: Fall 2023

Geographic Scope: Plumas County, CA

Focus Areas:

• Support educational, artistic, and vocational initiatives
• Enhance learning opportunities for students of all ages (ages 5-25)
• Address community challenges including aging population, declining school enrollment, and lack of skilled workforce
• Youth leadership training and development
• Support for youth facing social-emotional challenges
• Retention of skilled individuals and professionals within the community
• Skills and training aligned with local business and industry needs

Background:

• Jerry and Yvonne Kehr were long-term Lake Almanor residents
• Yvonne was a beloved 3rd-grade teacher at Chester Elementary
• Jerry was a retired teacher, basketball coach, real estate broker, and founding director of Plumas Bank
• Mission: To support educational, artistic, and vocational initiatives and provide resources that enhance learning opportunities for students of all ages

Contact Information:

• Susan Bryner: [email protected]
• Address: P.O. Box 949, Chester, CA 96020
• Phone: (530) 268-5422

Organizational Information:

• Sponsored by The Almanor Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity
• EIN# 86-2462099

Application Information

Current Status: The fund is conducting a survey of Plumas County industry and business needs to inform funding priorities and strategic direction.

Survey Information:

• Purpose: Gather information regarding the most needed skills and training for youth and young adults (ages 5-25)
• Duration: Approximately 7 minutes to complete
• Data confidentiality: Strict confidentiality protocols in place
• Survey available at: Building Futures Survey (link provided on fund page)

Contact for Questions/Follow-up:

• Susan Bryner: [email protected]