In a real sense, The McConnell Foundation has invested in the vitality of The North State throughout its history since it began funding in 1988. This track record is well-documented in 15 Years of Giving and 25 Years of Impact.
30 Years of Giving
giving.final_In 2016, The McConnell Foundation board engaged in a strategic planning process and determined Community Vitality as a specific focus area, with downtown Redding revitalization as the primary focus.
Positive change takes time, and the McConnell Foundation knows this. In 2017 The McConnell Foundation began a 10-year commitment to Community Vitality that is renewed annually.
“[A city consists of the] relationships between the measurements of its space and the events of its past.” –Italo Calvino, Invisible Cities
