Community Issues Archives - Sonoma Community Foundation https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/category/community-issues/ Every day, we create partnerships with donors, organizations and community leaders to invest in the promise of Sonoma County. Wed, 28 Dec 2022 23:16:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.sonomacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/favicon-32x32-1.png Community Issues Archives - Sonoma Community Foundation https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/category/community-issues/ 32 32 Giving where you love: SCF’s year-end giving guide https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/giving-where-you-love-cfscs-year-end-giving-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=giving-where-you-love-cfscs-year-end-giving-guide Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:30:04 +0000 https://www.sonomacf.org/?p=10710 Since the release of the Portrait of Sonoma in 2014, we’ve talked about the tale of two counties. What we know now is that the inequalities that exist locally have only been exacerbated by the devastation of the fires, the covid pandemic, and the economic instability we face today. The “tale of two” persists, and […]

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]]> The Portrait of Sonoma: Finding the Story Behind the Data https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/the-portrait-of-sonoma-finding-the-story-behind-the-data/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-portrait-of-sonoma-finding-the-story-behind-the-data Mon, 22 Aug 2022 22:23:30 +0000 https://www.sonomacf.org/?p=10539 In 2014, we helped develop The Portrait of Sonoma, a groundbreaking study which collected and interpreted census data to illuminate issues of inequity. Using the American Human Development Index (HDI) measurements of health, wealth, and education, the study compares race, ethnicity, gender, and geography data. The Portrait of Sonoma provided a detailed picture of where […]

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]]> It Takes a County: Learning from Student Feedback https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/it-takes-a-county-learning-from-student-feedback/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=it-takes-a-county-learning-from-student-feedback Tue, 26 Jul 2022 19:23:07 +0000 https://www.sonomacf.org/?p=10458 “YouthTruth is changing how sites and districts do school,” says Jessica Progulske of the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE). The YouthTruth survey is a national effort to gather student and stakeholder feedback to inform school improvement. It asks students, teachers, and parents about a range of issues, including engagement, relationships, culture, belonging, college and […]

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]]> Inspiring philanthropy in Healdsburg & The Sonoma Valley https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/inspiring-philanthropy-in-healdsburg-the-sonoma-valley/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inspiring-philanthropy-in-healdsburg-the-sonoma-valley Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:57:23 +0000 https://www.sonomacf.org/?p=10469 At SCF, as we worked to innovate our grantmaking in light of the coronavirus crisis, we asked a critical question: How could we inspire more people to give? We knew our regional affiliates—Healdsburg Forever and the Sonoma Valley Fund—were already doing incredible work in their local communities. And we knew they had great ideas about […]

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]]> Twelve Ways to Help People in Need in Sonoma County https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/twelve-ways-to-help-people-in-need-in-sonoma-county/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=twelve-ways-to-help-people-in-need-in-sonoma-county Wed, 18 May 2022 00:07:21 +0000 https://www.sonomacf.org/?p=10158 We’ve been working to keep our donors informed about ways to support those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. We want to thank all of you who have donated to organizations working in Eastern Europe. Together, our fund holders have contributed nearly $225,000 towards humanitarian relief efforts—a truly incredible display of generosity. If you are […]

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]]> Grant Applications Open for our Julia L. Grant Fund for Basic Human Needs https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/grant-applications-open-for-our-julia-l-grant-fund-for-basic-human-needs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grant-applications-open-for-our-julia-l-grant-fund-for-basic-human-needs Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:34:52 +0000 https://www.sonomacf.org/?p=9937 Living in Sonoma County is expensive. The high cost of living makes it challenging for low- income residents to cover their basic human needs—a situation made worse by the compounding effects of the wildfires, coronavirus pandemic, and subsequent inflation. Families are increasingly forced to choose between paying their rent or medical bills, buying food or […]

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]]> Portrait of Sonoma launches January 26 / Un Retrato del Condado de Sonoma 2021 El Lanzamiento Virtual del Informe 26 de enero https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/portrait-of-sonoma-launches-january-26-un-retrato-del-condado-de-sonoma-2021-el-lanzamiento-virtual-del-informe-26-de-enero/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=portrait-of-sonoma-launches-january-26-un-retrato-del-condado-de-sonoma-2021-el-lanzamiento-virtual-del-informe-26-de-enero Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:59:02 +0000 https://www.sonomacf.org/?p=9913 PRESS RELEASE New study on local well-being, inequities to be unveiled at Jan. 26 launch event for Portrait of Sonoma County SANTA ROSA, CA — A detailed look at the well-being of people living in Sonoma County will be released to the public on Jan. 26 in an online forum, where the community will have […]

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]]> Breaking barriers and making an impact: Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/breaking-barriers-and-making-an-impact-community-action-partnership-of-sonoma-county/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breaking-barriers-and-making-an-impact-community-action-partnership-of-sonoma-county Fri, 16 Apr 2021 23:26:36 +0000 https://www.sonomacf.org/?p=10482 One year into the pandemic, Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County (CAP) is still working tirelessly to meet the changing and growing needs of those most marginalized. While staff continually adapts to working and connecting with clients remotely, Assistant Director Kathy Kane says gaps remain in who has access to services. Low-income community members living […]

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]]> Closing the Hunger Gap https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/closing-the-hunger-gap/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=closing-the-hunger-gap Thu, 26 Mar 2015 01:51:00 +0000 http://www.sonomacf.org/?p=1914 In the midst of the Great Recession, more and more Sonoma County residents needed help to meet their most basic needs – like keeping a roof over their heads and feeding their families.  In response, Sonoma Community Foundation launched a five-year initiative to bolster the capacity of our local food bank to supply produce to […]

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]]> A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/a-path-appears/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-path-appears Wed, 28 Jan 2015 06:43:03 +0000 http://www.sonomacf.org/?p=1638 Elizabeth Brown and Elly Grogan connect global problems with local solutions at a recent panel.

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