Basic Human Needs Archives - Sonoma Community Foundation https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/category/featured-stories/basic-human-needs/ Every day, we create partnerships with donors, organizations and community leaders to invest in the promise of Sonoma County. Thu, 04 May 2023 07:11:57 +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 Basic Human Needs Archives - Sonoma Community Foundation https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/category/featured-stories/basic-human-needs/ 32 32 Sonoma County Black Forum: Grassroots Community Support to Lead, Serve, and Thrive https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/sonoma-county-black-forum-grassroots-community-support-to-lead-serve-and-thrive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sonoma-county-black-forum-grassroots-community-support-to-lead-serve-and-thrive Wed, 03 May 2023 19:03:29 +0000 https://www.sonomacf.org/?p=11096 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 following months. “The Sonoma County Black Forum was birthed with […]

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]]> Strengthening Sonoma Valley: 13 Nonprofits Benefit from $500,000 in Capital Improvement Grants https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/strengthening-sonoma-valley-13-nonprofits-benefit-from-500000-in-capital-improvement-grants/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strengthening-sonoma-valley-13-nonprofits-benefit-from-500000-in-capital-improvement-grants Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:50:15 +0000 https://www.sonomacf.org/?p=11020 Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund (Catalyst Fund) and Sonoma Community Foundation (SCF) 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 nonprofits, many of which operate on tight budgets, by enabling them to make essential safety, technological, and maintenance upgrades. […]

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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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]]> 50 Nonprofits Receive Over $1M In Grants To Fight Poverty In Sonoma County https://www.sonomacf.org/blog/50-nonprofits-receive-over-1m-in-grants-to-fight-poverty-in-sonoma-county/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=50-nonprofits-receive-over-1m-in-grants-to-fight-poverty-in-sonoma-county Mon, 16 May 2022 19:26:50 +0000 https://www.sonomacf.org/?p=10152 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 families struggling to make ends meet. Many of our neighbors are experiencing food […]

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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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]]> 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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