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...
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...
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...
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...
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...