Dear Friends,
We know you share our heartache for our friends and neighbors, especially those in Lake County, who are facing the most devastating of circumstances wrought by the fires. We also know you are eager to help and it is no surprise to our Community Foundation Sonoma County team by the outpouring of giving we are already witnessing because generosity is so much a part of our Sonoma County culture.
The philanthropic response of giving of time and supplies has been extraordinarily swift. Those on the ground at the Calistoga fairgrounds have expressed their gratitude for all of the donations that they have received in less than 24 hours. What is now needed most is the resource of money so that organizations can provide the support to the victims of the fire now and through the long-term process of rebuilding.
We will keep you updated as we learn more about the infrastructure being developed to support those affected by the fire which is a regional challenge and demands a solution that crosses county borders. Currently, we recommend three routes for your giving:
To give to a nonprofit organization to support relief efforts through your Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation, please contact your Philanthropic Advisor:
If you do not have a fund with the Community Foundation or would prefer to give directly, the organizations listed above are currently accepting online donations.
Thank you for your commitment to our extended community.
Elizabeth Brown
President & CEO, Community Foundation Sonoma County
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