By Rubie Magallanes, Program Assistant, Community Foundation Sonoma County When I was in high school, I was part of a college bound program for low income first generation students called Upward Bound (which fell under the umbrella of the federally funded TRIO program). The application process...
My Brother’s Keeper, a White House initiative launched to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color, works to ensure that all young people can reach their full potential. Mentorship is a hallmark of the initiative and President Obama has highlighted...
Internships at Pepperwood Preserve provide valuable opportunities for students to connect to and understand the biodiversity of Sonoma County. Sasha Ruschmeyer's experience at the preserve created opportunities to collaborate with teachers and mentors who positively impact her ability to create a clear picture of “true conservation”....
Below is a list of all organizations funded this year thanks to the generosity of Sonoma Wine Country Weekend. Fund the Future: Early Childhood Literacy We believe that if children can read, they will succeed. Bellevue Union School District: Facilities Fund Community Action Partnership: Pasitos Playgroups and AVANCE Healdsburg...
Time Magazine examines our (mis) conceptions regarding men and women's work. The story, neatly summarizes Kweilin Ellingrud and Vivian Reifberg's recent report "The Power of Parity" and is part of Time's "Ideas" reporting....
Prince Rogers Nelson left more than an artistic legacy; his anonymous giving established and supported social justice nonprofits. He covertly convened political adversaries backstage at his performances in order to move conversations about community ahead. Rolling Stone offers this tribute to his philanthropy....
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It could turn into almost anything! Just who are those wild-eyed, costumed people on bicycles? What are they doing wandering to and fro, performing in the streets? Why are they in our high schools engaging and charming the kids,...
As the grantmaking partner of Sonoma Wine Country Weekend , we are thrilled to share that a record-breaking total of $3,486,726 in contributions to Sonoma County non-profit organizations was distributed on March 31st from the resounding 2015 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend. Over 200 guests representing Sonoma...
ieSonoma is a partnership between public and private educational institutions and the larger community devoted to exploring the research, theory, and practice of 21st Century teaching and learning for the purpose of transforming the way we prepare our youth for success in this rapidly changing...
Logo and Usage Guidelines We would like to share with you the logos for both Sonoma Wine Country Weekend and Community Foundation Sonoma County. Please email Program Assistant Rubie Magallanes at rmagallanes@sonomacf.org if you would like the logos emailed to you. Community Foundation Sonoma County For more information...