July 2026 - Napa Valley Community Foundation

Meet our New Board Members

Posted on: Jul 7, 2026

We’re proud to share that three accomplished leaders joined the Board of Napa Valley Community Foundation this July: Russ Joy, Penny Mallen, and Richard Mendelson. All three joined the Board when our new fiscal year began on the first of the month, bringing our total board membership to 15. "Russ, Penny, and Richard each bring a special combination of professional…

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Forging a Better Future: How Skilled Trades Scholarship Recipient Sean Jones Found Direction Through Welding

Posted on: Jul 2, 2026

Welding technology student Sean Jones is ready. At 26, after a childhood spent moving from home to home, city to city, he’s finally found where he’s meant to be. “This time I’m going to college, and I’m taking all the right classes, and everything is making sense,” Sean said. “It’s like for once in my…

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Month: July 2026

Meet our New Board Members

Forging a Better Future: How Skilled Trades Scholarship Recipient Sean Jones Found Direction Through Welding

What is a Community Foundation?

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