Chase International Foundation donates $6,000 to area nonprofits

Chase International Foundation recently awarded $6,000 to non-profit agencies in Reno and Lake Tahoe as part of their ‘Four Pillars of Giving” grant program.

The funds were distributed to the Boys & Girls of Lake Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., Xquisite, which provides services throughout the Northern Nevada region, and Special Operations Finding Kids of Reno, Nev., and San Francisco, Calif..

“Through our Foundation’s Four Pillars of Giving program, we raise funds to support our community’s basic human needs for shelter, food, safety, and well-being, said Shari Chase, president of the foundation. “With support from donations to and through our Foundation, people are given the opportunity to become proud and productive members of their community.”

Boys & Girls of Lake Tahoe’s Equine Therapy Program was awarded $2,000 through the suggestion and donation by Jenna Poell, board member of the Chase Foundation.

"This program allows children and youth to set aside challenges of their everyday lives, allowing them to feel empowered as they learn to handle and care for horses,” said Jenna Poell. “This has been a powerful healing program for our youth."

Powell also recommended Xquisite, which was awarded $2,000 as part of Chase International’s “Wellbeing Pillar.”

“Nevada has the highest rate of sex trafficking in the country,” said Poell. “Supporting organizations such as Xquisite is vital to the safety and well-being of our community; not only does this organization support survivors of sex trafficking, but they support survivors of sexual exploitation, sexual assault, and domestic violence.”

Realtor Georgia Chase suggested and supported the $2,000 grant for Special Operations Finding Kids. Chase represents her clients through the luxury agency’s Zephyr Cove, Nevada office.

“The grantee received the funds to hire professional investigators to find missing and exploited children and provide aftercare services to victims and their families,” said Chase.

Shari Chase founded Chase International Foundation in 2022, reflecting her commitment to making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others.

The concept to form the Foundation started during an annual meeting in March 2022 when they unveiled their yearly project as part of their “Chase Cares” initiative. This program reflects their mission to support the communities in which they live.

In addition to its regional efforts in Northern Nevada and California, the Foundation serves a global community through support of our Hela Bima World non-profit initiatives, including its Hela Bima Rice Project in Sri Lanka.
Chase International Foundation is a 501 © (3) Non-profit corporation. All donations are appreciated and tax deductible. For more information, visit ChaseInternationalFoundation.org.