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...
The Sonoma County Vintners Foundation’s Sonoma County Wine Auction brings together caring vintners, growers and donors to support all communities across Sonoma County. The Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Community Grants program is a broadly accessible, responsive grants program to address the most pressing needs in our communities, offering...
We are delighted to welcome Sheryl Alexander to our team this week. Sheryl joins us as our Interim CEO, a role she is well prepared for with past leadership experience that includes serving as President and CEO at Inland Empire Community Foundation, among other leadership...
After announcing Beth's departure back in December, our staff and board offered bon voyage toasts to our very own Elizabeth Brown this week. As we celebrate Beth’s nine years of leadership and wish her the very best in her coming role with the Arthur M....
Living in Sonoma County is expensive. The high cost of living makes it challenging for low- income residents to cover their basic human needs—a situation made worse by the compounding effects of the wildfires, coronavirus pandemic, and subsequent inflation. Families are increasingly forced to choose...
PRESS RELEASE New study on local well-being, inequities to be unveiled at Jan. 26 launch event for Portrait of Sonoma County SANTA ROSA, CA — A detailed look at the well-being of people living in Sonoma County will be released to the public on Jan. 26 in...
Welcome to our new Community Impact Intern, Yessenia Resendiz. Yessenia joins the Community Foundation as part of our internship program. This internship program was launched in 2020 with support from 10,000 Degrees, a college success organization supporting students from low-income backgrounds to succeed in college...
Community Foundation Sonoma County (CFSC) announced Thursday that Elizabeth Brown will be transitioning out of her role as President & CEO after nearly a decade of leadership. Brown will be moving to Atlanta, Georgia, joining the executive leadership team at the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation,...
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 hold...
During a year characterized in so many ways by tragedy, change, and heartbreak, Community Foundation Sonoma County has responded to what feels like never-ending cycles of disaster brought on by seasons of wildfires and a pandemic. At the same time, we’ve witnessed daily examples of...