by Caitlin Childs | Jun 17, 2022 | Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories
Our offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, in honor of Juneteenth, which is now a nationally recognized federal holiday. If Juneteenth is a new holiday to you, I wanted to fill you in on the background of this important holiday and offer some resources for...
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 Diana Ortiz | Mar 14, 2022 | Environmental Education, Featured Stories
The Sonoma Environmental Education Collaborative (SEEC) is a regional consortium of environmental education professionals from various organizations, agencies, networks, and school districts, whose mission is to create vibrant and innovative collaborations that...
by Caitlin Childs | Mar 10, 2022 | Featured Stories, Foundation News, News for Nonprofits, Press Releases, Resilience Fund
Sonoma County educational leaders and partners in the nonprofit world are digging into an unprecedented amount of feedback on how our schools are meeting the needs of students, staff, and parents and guardians. As part of a monthlong survey campaign that wrapped up in...
by Caitlin Childs | Mar 4, 2022 | Featured Stories
As we watch the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine, our hearts go out to all families affected by the ongoing strife in the region. While it is tempting to feel somewhat helpless in the face of a crisis of this scale, this is a moment where our help is needed...