Changes to Our Programs Team

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...
Impact 100 Launches

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...
Increasing Local Access

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...
Gold Star for Redwood

Gold Star for Redwood

Sonoma County’s Redwood Credit Union is the best in the nation and their fund at the Community Foundation helps nonprofits succeed. The Redwood Credit Union Community Fund was established to support financial literacy and wellness programs, as well as to accommodate...
Why Five Fields of Interest?

Why Five Fields of Interest?

We are frequently asked about our five fields of interest, so we thought we would take the opportunity to share the origins of how those five areas came to be. In 2014 the Community Foundation gave out approximately $10 million dollars in grants on behalf of our...