May 17, 2022 Twelve Ways to Help People in Need in Sonoma County

Posted at 17:07h in Basic Human Needs, Community Issues, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Homelessness, Housing

We’ve been working to keep our donors informed about ways to support those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. We want to thank all of you who have donated to organizations working in Eastern Europe. Together, our fund holders have contributed nearly $225,000 towards humanitarian...

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May 16, 2022 50 Nonprofits Receive Over $1M In Grants To Fight Poverty In Sonoma County

Posted at 12:26h in Basic Human Needs, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Resilience Fund

Growing economic uncertainty is stretching local nonprofits to their limits. They’re working hard to help an influx of new clients who need support physically, mentally, and financially. The sharp rise in the cost of living has led to financial stress among low-income families struggling to make...

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March 14, 2022 Wellness Day hosted by Sonoma Environmental Education Collaborative (SEEC)

Posted at 03:30h in Environmental Education, Featured Stories

The Sonoma Environmental Education Collaborative (SEEC) is a regional consortium of environmental education professionals from various organizations, agencies, networks, and school districts, whose mission is to create vibrant and innovative collaborations that increase environmental literacy with Sonoma County students. SEEC developed a strong membership of educators...

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March 4, 2022 How you can support Ukraine

Posted at 16:38h in Featured Stories

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...

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December 17, 2021 Elizabeth Brown Leaving Foundation After Nine Years as President & CEO

Posted at 09:14h in 2022 CEO Transition Updates, Foundation News, Our Staff, Press Releases

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,...

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October 25, 2021 Celebrating Elly Grogan

Posted at 12:16h in Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Nonprofit Newsletter, Our Staff

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...

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October 20, 2021 Donor Spotlight: Whitney Evans

Posted at 15:35h in Annual Report, Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Sonoma Valley Fund

Sonoma volunteer and generous community donor Whitney Evans grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, the birthplace of the very first community foundation, which might help explain his love for the community foundation model. "I spent the first 50 years of my life in Cleveland, and I knew...

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September 3, 2021 Staff Appreciation, Meet Rachel Harstad

Posted at 02:30h in Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Nonprofit Newsletter, Our Staff

CFSC Staff Appreciation! Rachel Harstad is a strong believer in the power of investing. So, when she learned about Community Foundation Sonoma County, and how they pool the resources of many like-minded people and even multiply and extend the impact long-term through investing, she knew that...

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August 20, 2021 Staff Appreciation, Meet Kristin Nelson

Posted at 02:00h in Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Nonprofit Newsletter, Our Staff

CFSC Staff Appreciation! Kristin Nelson is a do-gooder who believes in the power of community. Whether community is neighbors, colleagues, or strangers with shared interests and challenges, Kristin trusts that together, community can influence positive change. Her work at the Community Foundation focuses on building relationships between...

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August 13, 2021 Staff Appreciation, Meet Rosa Colin Vasquez

Posted at 11:00h in Donor Newsletter, Featured Stories, Nonprofit Newsletter, Our Staff

Here is this week's CFSC Staff Appreciation! With a strong desire to learn and a positive attitude, Rosa fits right in at Community Foundation Sonoma County where she receives consistent support from her colleagues. Throughout her time at the Foundation, Rosa’s knowledge of nonprofit organizations has...

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