Community Foundation Sonoma County gives a warm welcome to our new Community Impact Officer, Baldemar Ruppert! Baldemar describes himself as an empathetic individual with a courageous and optimistic attitude who is strongly inclined toward philanthropy and desires to serve his community. Baldemar joins us from West Marin...
We are thrilled to share that Óscar Chávez has been named as our new President & CEO! Óscar has been a community leader for more than 25 years and he has a deep understanding of Sonoma County and a proven track record of convening people...
This article was re-shared, with permission, from the Audubon Canyon Ranch blog. Audubon Canyon Ranch received a $40,000 grant from the Community Foundation Sonoma County to provide Sonoma County youth with a greater range of experiences in nature and conservation action through the long-running Junior Naturalist program, where...
Three years before the North Bay’s October 2017 fires, Napa County was struck with a 6.0 earthquake, a disaster that led the county to quickly become more readily prepared for large scale emergencies. Numerous historic buildings suffered damage and nearly 200 people were injured in...
Lynx Employer Resources is proud to support Community Foundation Sonoma County in its search for a Community Impact Officer! At CFSC, our team is made up of people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for investing in the promise of Sonoma County....
The California Indian Museum and Cultural Center (CIMCC) was founded in San Francisco’s Presidio district in 1996 and made the move to its current location in Santa Rosa in 2001. Funds from the Department of Education helped with purchasing a permanent home for the museum...
Lynx Employer Resources is proud to support Community Foundation Sonoma County in their search for a Philanthropic Advisor! At CFSC our team is made up of people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for investing in the promise of Sonoma County. We are deliberate,...
Since 1931, Humane Society of Sonoma County (HSSC) has helped ensure that animals across the North Bay receive protection, love, and care. Located at their shelter campus in Santa Rosa, Humane Society of Sonoma County’s Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC) provides low-cost and subsidized veterinary care for...
Prior to the 2017 fire disaster in Sonoma County, the core services offered through Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa focused primarily on homelessness and housing, emergency shelter, and street outreach work. The organization also offered immigration and naturalization services, which assists people...
Community Foundation Sonoma County is thrilled to welcome five new board members to the foundation’s leadership group. The new board members, Aiko-Sophie Ezaki, Alan Preston, Kit Driscoll, Ralph Lewin, and Teejay Lowe, bring a depth of expertise across their fields and across the county. They are joining our board at...