Rosemont Community Foundation - Rosemont Community Association

Purpose

RCF was created by the Rosemont Community Association in 2009 to assist it in its work to enhance the Rosemont community by providing the means for more financial support and greater involvement of residents and businesses. The RCA board works with the RCF board and provides guidance on the work program of the Foundation so that both organizations work toward common goals.Because it is a 501(c)(3) organization, contributions to RCF may be tax deductible, thus providing an attractive way for people and businesses to support our efforts.

The RCF Vision

Rosemont is a highly desirable place to live, raise families and do business, with a wide range of engaged residents and businesses, a stable economic base, excellent schools, stimulating programs, and resources that expand peoples’ talents, potentials and horizons.

Board of Directors

The current members of the Board of the RCF are:

Dee Gavaldon, Program Manager, Crossroads Diversified, RCA President
Joe Hart, actor
Gary Vorce, self-employed, RCA Board director
Kathy Gee, retired, RCA Secretary
Terri Leimbach, retired

Projects & Programs

RCF collaborates closely with the Rosemont Community Association, both supporting RCA activities and taking the lead in starting programs and projects. RCF actively seeks funds through securing donations, sponsorships and grants that will support Rosemont community activities.

Among the programs RCF is supporting are:

Neighborhood Watch and Park Watch – providing seed money to acquire unique Rosemont Neighborhood Watch signs for active groups to erect indicating a particular block is on alert. We also helped RCA launch a Park Watch program in conjunction with the Cordova Recreation and Park District. This involves the placement of special signs in our parks with phone numbers to call in case of emergency or to report a problem. And, it involves working with nearby neighbors so they are prepared and alert to watch for problems.

Community Outreach – providing materials to inform residents and businesses about their community, RCA and RCF and how they can help enhance our community. Neighborhood volunteers have walked the entire community distributing informational door hangers and inviting residents and businesses to community activities. This helped draw more than 1500 people to our Annual Celebration of Community where they learned about many resources and services available them, and helped recruit dozens of volunteers for future projects. The distribution also allowed several local merchants to get their names in front of several thousand residents at very little cost.

Anti-Graffiti Project – helping develop a quick response crew to clean up graffiti as soon as it is spotted. Acting on the “broken window” theory that says damage attracts more damage, and realizing that our public agencies are no longer able to provide key services that keep neighborhood attractive, we have crews and equipment necessary to effectively clean up graffiti in Rosemont. This, too, is in conjunction with RCA.

Rosemont Community Poles Project – In 2023, RCF introduced a public art and beautification installation entitled the “Rosemont Community Poles Project” in partnership with the Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD). This project celebrates the values that RCF, RCA and the residents of Rosemont embrace, and remind us that we are all neighbors. Various organizations and businesses have created painted poles planted in the Butterfly Garden of the community’s regional park. Funding was secured through grants from the County of Sacramento and SMUD Shine Awards. In 2024, the California Association of Recreation & Park Districts presented RCF with an Award of Distinction as an Outstanding Community Partner in support of CRPD. Phase 2 of the project was installed in 2025, and, with future funding, we hope to continue its expansion.

Rosemont Branding – While the Rosemont community is more than 65 years old, we experience constant turnover and a growing mix of owner-occupied and rental homes. We also have hundreds of apartments with their usual tenant turnover. This requires a continual effort to inform and engage residents and engender in them a solid sense of pride in their community and a willingness to take part in keeping the neighborhood desirable.

Business Networking – We have begun discussions with local businesses to determine what can be done to improve their business and increase their bottom lines. This is important both because of the economic pressures businesses are feeling, and also because of the growing problems with minor crimes in the area that discourage customers. We are working closely with local law enforcement on this, and are looking to expand our Neighborhood Watch program to include a Business Watch project. A task force of business leaders will guide this project so it is of greatest benefit to them.

As these projects take root and achieve success we anticipate launching more programs that promote and enhance Rosemont as a great community that takes care of itself. We invite businesses and individuals to help move us toward these goals.

Support Rosemont NOW!

We invite you to support your Rosemont community with a donation, one time or on-going, to the Rosemont Community Foundation, our 501(c)(3) organization that works with RCA to support projects and programs in Rosemont. Donations to RCF qualify as a tax deduction. Thank you for your support and for caring about our community!

PO Box 277194
Sacramento, CA 95827

In addition to monetary donations, we welcome the giving of your time and talent. If you would like to learn more or explore the idea of volunteering for RCA or RCF, contact us at info@rosemontca.org and we will be happy to chat with you.