Valley Fire Support
We share your heartbreak and desire to do something in support of our friends and neighbors affected by the devastating Valley Fires. If you would like to make a gift through your donor advised fund at the Community Foundation, please contact your philanthropic...
Oliver Ranch
Be one of the first to enjoy the beautiful new book about Oliver Ranch (supporting organization of the Community Foundation.) The book, Oliver Ranch, by acclaimed art author and curator Joan Simon, chronicles the 30 years of Steve and Nancy Oliver’s development of...
Valley Fire Giving
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...
We’ve Moved!
Community Foundation Sonoma County has expanded our efforts to better serve you. We are pleased to announce our new home, effective August 1st, 2015: 120 Stony Point Road, Suite 220, Santa Rosa, CA 95401.
Grantee Perception Report, One Year Later
A little more than a year ago, Community Foundation Sonoma County engaged the Center for Effective Philanthropy to conduct a confidential survey of our grantees, called the Grantee Perception Report. It was enormously helpful for us to receive your feedback, and we...
Changes to Our Programs Team
We are very pleased to share that Eleanor Grogan has been promoted to Program Officer. After being with our team for just one year, Elly’s contributions to the Programs Department have been invaluable. Her careful attention to detail, deep strategic thinking and...
Upcoming Affiliate Grants Programs
Our affiliate partners enable residents in their geographical areas to realize philanthropic potential within the local community. Each affiliate has its own local board members, donors, and grantmaking program. Affiliates benefit from Community Foundation’s...
ieSonoma
We were once again inspired, challenged, and invigorated by the excellent speakers at this year’s ieSonoma, which featured events over two days. On Sunday evening, Community Foundation invited our donors to join us to hear Dan Pallotta speak about the importance of...
Greater Good Vacation
The Greater Good for Donors Newsletter is taking a summer vacation while the staff at the Community Foundation prepares to move our offices from downtown Santa Rosa to 120 Stony Point Road. The newsletter will be back in September. What fun plans do you have for the...
Path to Greatness
A Man and His Mountain is a fascinating read not simply because it is remarkable story about how Kendall Jackson rose to be a major force in the national and international wine industries, but it is an even better story about Jess Jackson’s search for happiness and...
Fulfilling Donor Intent and Stewarding Legacy
In 2014 the Community Foundation gave out approximately $10 million dollars in grants on behalf of our donors. About 80% of that amount was given through the generosity of individual donors and 20% was distributed from legacy gifts through Community Foundations'...
Impact 100 Launches
Impact 100 Redwood Circle, a new giving circle for women, expects to grant a $100,000 impact grant in 2016. Before they can begin granting, however, Founding Members are recruiting new individuals to join. Read the Press Democrat story about their goals and see images...
Canine Companions
Imagine not being able to open a door, answer the phone, hear a fire alarm or even pick up a pencil. Think what it would be like to have people stare at you because you’re in a wheelchair or to feel isolated and, alone because you’re “different.” These are the kinds...
Mental Health Parity
https://youtu.be/ByA1UX3CVvI People in need of mental health and substance use care still do not have equal access to treatment and services. This brief NAMI video and downloadable report explains the inequities between physical and mental health services.
Increasing Local Access
For many suffering from mental health issues, obstacles such as perceived stigma, a lack of health insurance, and transportation can be major barriers to seeking appropriate treatment. To address this issue in Sonoma Valley, the Sonoma Valley Community Health Center...