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Welcoming Óscar Óscar Chávez smiling, text reads: "Welcoming Óscar Chávez"

March 14, 2023 Introducing our new President and CEO, Óscar Chávez

Posted at 11:55h in 2022 CEO Transition Updates, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Foundation News, News for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Newsletter, Notes from our CEO, Our Staff

We are thrilled to share that Óscar Chávez has been named as our new President & CEO! Óscar has been a community leader for more than 25 years and he has a deep understanding of Sonoma County and a proven track record of convening people...

Audubon Canyon Ranch educator Liz Martins shares insights about the flora and fauna of the Bouverie Preserve with youth and mentors from the Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance.

February 23, 2023 $40K grant creates new opportunities for youth nature education

Posted at 14:54h in Education, Environmental Education, Featured Stories, Nonprofit Spotlight

This article was re-shared, with permission, from the Audubon Canyon Ranch blog. Audubon Canyon Ranch received a $40,000 grant from the Community Foundation Sonoma County to provide Sonoma County youth with a greater range of experiences in nature and conservation action through the long-running Junior Naturalist program, where...

January 24, 2023 A partner in regional disaster preparedness: Napa Valley Community Foundation

Posted at 13:19h in Featured Stories, News for Nonprofits, Resilience Fund

Three years before the North Bay’s October 2017 fires, Napa County was struck with a 6.0 earthquake, a disaster that led the county to quickly become more readily prepared for large scale emergencies. Numerous historic buildings suffered damage and nearly 200 people were injured in...

January 17, 2023 We’re hiring: Community Impact Officer

Posted at 14:00h in Foundation News, Growing Philanthropy, Our Staff

Lynx Employer Resources is proud to support Community Foundation Sonoma County in its search for a Community Impact Officer! At CFSC, our team is made up of people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for investing in the promise of Sonoma County....

Three women standing at a California Indian Museum and Cultural Center table booth.

January 17, 2023 Healing through cultural arts at the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center

Posted at 13:39h in Featured Stories, Resilience Fund

The California Indian Museum and Cultural Center (CIMCC) was founded in San Francisco’s Presidio district in 1996 and made the move to its current location in Santa Rosa in 2001. Funds from the Department of Education helped with purchasing a permanent home for the museum...

January 9, 2023 We’re hiring: Philanthropic Advisor

Posted at 14:12h in Foundation News, Growing Philanthropy, Our Staff

Lynx Employer Resources is proud to support Community Foundation Sonoma County in their search for a Philanthropic Advisor! At CFSC our team is made up of people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for investing in the promise of Sonoma County. We are deliberate,...

Dr. Ada Norris, left, with clients, Maria Alvarez, center, and Denise Almodovar after their dog was examined at the Community Veterinary Clinic at Humane Society of Sonoma County in Santa Rosa, Calif., Nov. 3, 2022. Photo by: Erik Castro

January 3, 2023 How Humane Society of Sonoma County is helping care for our furry friends

Posted at 13:49h in Animal Welfare, Featured Stories, Nonprofit Spotlight

Since 1931, Humane Society of Sonoma County (HSSC) has helped ensure that animals across the North Bay receive protection, love, and care. Located at their shelter campus in Santa Rosa, Humane Society of Sonoma County’s Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC) provides low-cost and subsidized veterinary care for...

December 27, 2022 Five years of heartfelt, meaningful disaster relief: Catholic Charities

Posted at 12:36h in Featured Stories, Resilience Fund

Prior to the 2017 fire disaster in Sonoma County, the core services offered through Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa focused primarily on homelessness and housing, emergency shelter, and street outreach work. The organization also offered immigration and naturalization services, which assists people...

December 15, 2022 Announcing new board members

Posted at 17:32h in Foundation News, Growing Philanthropy

Community Foundation Sonoma County is thrilled to welcome five new board members to the foundation’s leadership group. The new board members, Aiko-Sophie Ezaki, Alan Preston, Kit Driscoll, Ralph Lewin, and Teejay Lowe, bring a depth of expertise across their fields and across the county. They are joining our board at...

December 8, 2022 Napa Sonoma ADU Center

Posted at 14:13h in Featured Stories, Housing, Resilience Fund

Founded in early 2020, the Napa Sonoma ADU Center is making it easier for homeowners to understand the process of designing, and building, accessory dwelling units—sometimes called granny units. The center is a fiscally-sponsored project of Napa Valley Community Foundation with support from Community Foundation...