by Caitlin Childs | May 3, 2023 | Basic Human Needs, Featured Stories, Nonprofit Spotlight, Resilience Fund
Not long after the 2016 elections, a group of black leaders and community members in Sonoma County came together to discuss how to uplift and support one another during what was a tumultuous time for many. Several people from the group continued meeting over the...
by Caitlin Childs | Mar 30, 2023 | Basic Human Needs, Featured Stories, Homelessness, Housing, Nonprofit Spotlight, Sonoma Valley Fund
Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund (Catalyst Fund) and Community Foundation Sonoma County (CFSC) are pleased to announce $500,000 in new funding for vital capital improvement projects for 13 Sonoma Valley-based nonprofit organizations. This initiative aims to support local...
by Caitlin Childs | May 17, 2022 | Basic Human Needs, Community Issues, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Homelessness, Housing
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...
by Caitlin Childs | May 16, 2022 | Basic Human Needs, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Resilience Fund
Growing economic uncertainty is stretching local nonprofits to their limits. They’re working hard to help an influx of new clients who need support physically, mentally, and financially. The sharp rise in the cost of living has led to financial stress among low-income...
by Caitlin Childs | Jan 24, 2022 | Basic Human Needs, Community Issues, Featured Stories, Foundation News, News for Nonprofits
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...
by Caitlin Childs | Apr 16, 2021 | Basic Human Needs, Community Issues, COVID-19 Resilience Fund, Featured Stories, Homelessness, Housing, Resilience Fund
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...
