Los Cien: Leaps and Bounds
Magali Telles is Los Cien’s first paid executive director, which marks yet another milestone in the organization’s development—and draws attention to the speed at which the organization has grown. “Since their founding in 2008, Los Cien has gone from all volunteers...
Ariana Díaz de León, our new Program Officer!
Welcome to our new Program Officer, Ariana Díaz de León! Ariana joins us from Sonoma State University where she held several positions, most recently Data Analyst, and where she also received her Masters in Public Administration. Ariana previously attended CSU Long...
Resilience Fund Grants Announcement
We are thrilled to announce grants to two organizations working to help individuals impacted by the fires who are struggling with insurance claims, legal issues, and securing the resources they need to recover. These grants are funded through our Sonoma County...
Sonoma Capacity Building Cohort: Year 3
We’ve heard the proverb “Give a man a fish and you feed him for today; teach a man to fish and you have fed him for a lifetime.” Nonprofit organizations live and breathe this mantra every day in their own work with clients. From helping teens build job skills, to...
Become a Catalyst: Katherine Fulton and Katharine Kunst
When Katherine Fulton and Katharine Kunst moved into their home in the heart of Sonoma, they knew this community was unique. They were charmed by its beauty and small town vibe. Katharine Kunst explains, “I love that it is so incredibly walkable. As an artist and a...
Barry Weitzenberg: Profile of a Quiet Powerhouse
A man of many talents, Barry Weitzenberg is a modest, observant man. Community Foundation Sonoma County’s former board chair’s demeanor—refined, understated, and intelligent—doesn’t suggest the magnitude of his accomplishments. His activities in his spare time—golf,...
Steph Curry & Family Win $25,000 for our Sonoma County Resilience Fund
Steph Curry prevailed against Chris Paul once again in a showdown on ABC's Celebrity Family Feud on Sunday June 24th. The stakes? A $25,000 donation to the player's charity of choice. The Curry Family win means a $25,000 donation will be made to our very own Sonoma...
Ann Butterfield, our new Vice President for Finance and Operations!
Welcome to our new VP for Finance and Operations, Ann Butterfield! Ann brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience in multi-faceted non-profit organizations and has a strong passion for community development and social change. Ann joined Community...
Noel Mechau, our new Controller!
Welcome to our new Controller, Noel Mechau! Noel feels fortunate to have been born and raised in Santa Rosa. She graduated from Sonoma State University with her BS in Business Administration / Accounting and an emphasis on Philosophy, as well. Specializing in the...
Healdsburg Forever Celebrates $160,000 in Grants!
A rainy night didn’t deter nearly 200 donors and nonprofit leaders from gathering together at SHED to celebrate local philanthropy and to honor Mary Hafner for her steadfast leadership and support of the Healdsburg Forever Fund. In 2017, Healdsburg Forever awarded a...
The S Word
https://vimeo.com/98246070 Update on "The S Word" The documentary film "The S Word," featuring stories of courage and insight shared by survivors of suicide attempts, will be screened at Clover Theater in Cloverdale on March 19 at 7 p.m. It will be hosted by the...
Everything we’ve learned about wildfire recovery told in just 5 minutes
When Supervisor James Gore asked us to represent the nonprofit sector at the annual State of the County breakfast event, we knew it would be a challenge to encapsulate all of the lessons we have learned into a five minute presentation but our CEO Elizabeth Brown was...
Coffee with Karin
Over the past few months we have heard from many of you about the critical work you are doing to address the myriad of impacts the fires have had on our community. We’d like to hear from you about how we move forward toward a just and equitable recovery. Over the...
ROC Sonoma County
After a disaster happens in a community--and the immediate danger has passed--a long term recovery group is created. A collaborative network of nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and government agencies, the group works in partnership with FEMA to ensure a...