by Caitlin Childs | Jan 26, 2015 | Featured Stories, Nonprofit Spotlight
When activist Ligia Booker founded La Luz Center in 1985, the Sonoma Valley Latino population was largely transient, composed of seasonal workers who returned to their native countries once the harvest was done. By 2013, however, the community had stabilized. Serving...
by Caitlin Childs | Jan 23, 2015 | Featured Stories, Our Donors
With Pinot Noir vineyards spread out below him, George Tuttle sits on his porch and surveys the West County home he shares with spouse Ben Cushman. When asked to explain his philanthropy, he shakes his head. “The guilt factor is pretty high when you’re sitting here in...
by Caitlin Childs | Jan 21, 2015 | Community Issues
The Portrait of Sonoma County highlights the critical role that early childhood education plays in a person’s later success in school, career, and overall health and well-being. At Community Foundation Sonoma County we’ve taken a leadership role with a countywide...
by Caitlin Childs | Jan 16, 2015 | Nonprofit Newsletter, Our Staff
2014 was an exciting year of change for the Community Foundation, including for the Programs department. Karin Demarest became Vice President for Programs in March, and Elly Grogan joined the Foundation in May. Here’s a little bit about our team: Karin Demarest (shown...
by Caitlin Childs | Jan 16, 2015 | Growing Philanthropy, Notes from our CEO
The start of a new year brings us fresh opportunities for personal growth. Perhaps we resolve to go to the gym more often, develop a new hobby, or learn a new skill. But what about community growth? How can we, as individuals, resolve to help our community? Our CEO...
