The Community Foundation and the Sonoma Valley Fund announce the first grants from the Todd Trust
(April 2012) A bequest to the Community Foundation from Hazel and Roland Todd instructed us to support charitable activities primarily in Sonoma Valley, especially in the areas of health, human services and open space. We convened a group, known as the Todd Trust Team to assess community needs in the Valley and determine a goal for use of the Todd Trust. This month, our Board approved four grants recommended by the Team.
A challenge grant of $100,000 to St. Joseph Health System of Sonoma County to continue dental services to low income residents in the Springs area through purchasing a replacement mobile dental van
$35,300 to the Sonoma Ecology Center for assistance in creating a community garden for Spring's residents at the County's Larson Park in Agua Caliente
$25,000 to the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation for the 2012 Sonoma Valley Youth Initiative
$12,000 to La Luz Bilingual Center to provide emergency assistance with food, shelter and clothing for low income Sonoma Valley residents in crisis
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Blood Bank of the Redwoods leaves a financial legacy to the Community by creating an Endowment fund at the Foundation.
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Scholarship Foundation of Sonoma County Announces Lisa G. Carreño as its first Executive Director
Scholarship Foundation of Sonoma County, a newly formed partnership of Community Foundation Sonoma County and 10,000 Degrees, is pleased to announce the selection of Lisa G. Carreño as its first Executive Director. The goal of the new entity is to substantially increase the amount of scholarship funding available for Sonoma County students and to encourage youth to pursue education beyond high school. Read more...
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President & CEO Barbara Hughes to Retire at the End of 2012
"It has been a joy and an honor to serve as President & CEO of the Community Foundation for the past three years...." Read more from Barbara Hughes and our Board Chair Pete Golis
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