by Diana Ortiz | Oct 25, 2021 | Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Nonprofit Newsletter, Our Staff
Today we’re honored to celebrate Elly Grogan’s work at the foundation as we say goodbye to having her on board with us full-time. Elly first joined Community Foundation Sonoma County in May of 2014. Her passion and dedication to supporting our community led her to...
by Caitlin Childs | Oct 20, 2021 | Annual Report, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Sonoma Valley Fund
Sonoma volunteer and generous community donor Whitney Evans grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, the birthplace of the very first community foundation, which might help explain his love for the community foundation model. “I spent the first 50 years of my life in...
by Caitlin Childs | Oct 5, 2021 | Featured Stories, Housing, Nonprofit Spotlight, Resilience Fund
Californians continue to cope with the impact that fires have on our communities, particularly when it comes to housing issues. After the October 2017 fires in Sonoma County, many local organizations launched into action to address the loss of thousands of homes in...
by Diana Ortiz | Sep 3, 2021 | Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Nonprofit Newsletter, Our Staff
CFSC Staff Appreciation! Rachel Harstad is a strong believer in the power of investing. So, when she learned about Community Foundation Sonoma County, and how they pool the resources of many like-minded people and even multiply and extend the impact long-term through...
by Diana Ortiz | Aug 20, 2021 | Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Nonprofit Newsletter, Our Staff
CFSC Staff Appreciation! Kristin Nelson is a do-gooder who believes in the power of community. Whether community is neighbors, colleagues, or strangers with shared interests and challenges, Kristin trusts that together, community can influence positive change. Her...
