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The Wedekind Family: A Legacy of Love, Community, and Giving in Sonoma Valley

The Wedekind Family: A Legacy of Love, Community, and Giving in Sonoma Valley

by Caitlin Childs | Apr 7, 2023 | Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Our Donors

In the heart of the picturesque Sonoma Valley, the Wedekind family’s legacy of love, community, and philanthropy continues to blossom. For over a century, the family has been deeply rooted in the region, and their story is one of hard work, dedication, and a...
Donor spotlight: Carol Newman and Barry Sovel

Donor spotlight: Carol Newman and Barry Sovel

by Caitlin Childs | Aug 9, 2022 | Annual Report, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Growing Philanthropy, Our Donors

“Are you familiar with the Jewish religion? Do you know what ‘tikkun olam’ means?” Carol Newman asks. “It means, ‘to repair the world.’ It’s a mitzvah, a good deed.” Her husband, Barry Sovel, adds, “It’s very much a part of our cultural and religious background.”...
Donor Spotlight: Sam and Betz Miller

Donor Spotlight: Sam and Betz Miller

by Caitlin Childs | Jul 29, 2022 | Annual Report, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Growing Philanthropy, Our Donors

Sam and Betz Miller met when Sam worked in sales for West Publishing, and Betz worked as a cataloging librarian for a Bay Area library. Married for the past 31 years, Betz and Sam have loved making their home in Santa Rosa and, after retiring early, have spent the...
Celebrate a Legacy of Philanthropy: Henry Trione

Celebrate a Legacy of Philanthropy: Henry Trione

by Caitlin Childs | Feb 20, 2015 | Donor Newsletter, Our Donors

Henry Trione spent more than fifty years shaping Sonoma County. The Press Democrat pays tribute to his commitment to Sonoma County from wineries to football teams, colleges to open space, his business acumen and philanthropy has created an incredible legacy. We are...
Sonoma Gives

Sonoma Gives

by Caitlin Childs | Jan 27, 2015 | Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Our Donors

Gratitude, Dignity, Need: Community Foundation donors Barbara Wollner, Ben Cushman and George Tuttle share why they give in recent Press Democrat articles.
Family Giving: Dean and Belinda Soiland

Family Giving: Dean and Belinda Soiland

by Caitlin Childs | Jan 27, 2015 | Featured Stories, Our Donors

Family is paramount to Dean and Belinda (Bo) Soiland. So is faith. Dean, like most of his siblings, got his start in his father Marv Soiland’s sand and gravel business before he and Bo launched their BoDean Company for aggregates and asphalt in 1989. Along the way,...
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