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Author: Caitlin Childs

A Determined Path: Ana Ortega’s Journey in Viticulture

Posted on: Oct 8, 2024

Growing up in Napa, Ana Ortega's family roots run deep in agriculture and the wine industry. As the child of Mexican immigrants who worked in hospitality and in the vineyards, Ana felt a natural pull towards studying viticulture and enology.   After a formative summer mentorship experience through the Napa Valley Education Foundation’s Field of Opportunity…

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NVCF Awards More Than $500,000 in Scholarships

Posted on: Sep 9, 2024

The future of Napa Valley's students just got a little brighter. We are excited to announce $505,000 in scholarship awards to support local students in pursuing their educational goals this year. A total of 64 scholarships have been distributed to 57 deserving students, with 67% identifying as First-Generation College Students, meaning neither parent has obtained…

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Transforming the Sato Family Nonprofit Center

Posted on: Aug 27, 2024

The Sato Family Nonprofit Center is home to our offices and serves as a hub for more than a dozen Napa Valley nonprofit organizations, including 10,000 Degrees, American Red Cross of the North Bay, Arts Council Napa Valley, Community Resources for Children, Girls on the Run, If Given A Chance, Immigration Institute of the Bay…

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Local disasters and the long road of recovery

Posted on: Aug 22, 2024

The Klamath Mountains are a site to behold. Earlier this month, I was driving back to Napa after a long weekend on the Oregon coast with my family. Coming down I-5 into California, we marveled at the rugged beauty of our surroundings. It wasn’t our first trip over the Klamath range, just our first trip…

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Napa Valley Community Foundation Welcomes Six New Board Members

Posted on: Aug 1, 2024

We are delighted to announce the addition of six new members to our Board of Directors. Each of these individuals brings a wealth of experience, a passion for community service, and a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all in Napa Valley. Maya Dalla Valle, the talented winemaker at Dalla Valle Vineyards,…

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A $200,000 Investment in Youth

Posted on: Jun 27, 2024

At NVCF, we believe that all young people have the potential to become confident and contributing adults. However, while gifts and talents are evenly distributed, access and opportunities are not. To address these inequities, we make grant distributions every year under a program area called Invest in Youth, which supports nonprofit and school-based projects that…

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Reflecting on “California Forever?” Town Hall Event

Posted on: Jun 4, 2024

On May 15th, we had the pleasure of hosting “California Forever?”, a Town Hall event at Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center that drew more than 125 engaged community members—some of our neighbors from Solano County joined Napa County residents to learn about this timely issue. The evening featured a dynamic conversation between Conor Dougherty,…

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Welcome to Emily J. Anaya

Posted on: Jun 4, 2024

We are so glad to welcome Emily J. Anaya to our team as our new Development Manager. Joining us in May, Emily brings extensive experience from her previous role at Community Foundation Sonoma County, where she excelled in donor relations, planned giving, and grantmaking. Emily brings a strong sense of organization and analytical thinking to…

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CALL TO ARTISTS: NVCF 30th Anniversary Mural Project!

Posted on: May 8, 2024

Napa Valley Community Foundation is excited to invite artists residing/working in Napa County to apply for a unique opportunity: creating a mural to celebrate our 30th anniversary! 📌 Project Details: Budget: $15,000 Location: NVCF Office 3299 Claremont Way, Napa Size: Up to 14’ x 45’ Theme: A creative, visual reflection of NVCF's mission and values,…

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Transforming Dreams into Citizenship: The Success of the One Napa Valley Initiative

Posted on: Apr 25, 2024

Since its launch in 2013, our One Napa Valley Initiative (ONVI) has profoundly transformed the Napa Valley community, turning the dream of U.S. citizenship into a tangible reality for thousands. Spearheaded by Napa Valley Community Foundation, this program is a testament to the power of collaboration among four key nonprofit partners: Immigration Institute of the…

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