Author: Caitlin Childs

How to Help Turkey and Syria Recover

Posted on: Feb 8, 2023

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early on Monday, February 6.  Reported as the most devastating earthquake to strike the region in almost a century, it has flattened thousands of buildings while the death toll, currently over 5,000, continues to rise. We have vetted a number of organizations that are providing…

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10 Years and 1,869 New Citizens

Posted on: May 10, 2022

Celebrating 10 Years of New Citizens This month we celebrated a very special milestone — ten years of advancing citizenship in Napa Valley.   It’s hard to imagine now, but ten years ago, no one knew there was a significant citizenship gap in our community. In 2012, we released a study on the economic and fiscal impact of…

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Support for Ukraine

Posted on: Mar 28, 2022

The United Nations reports that more than three million Ukrainians have fled their country for safety. While those able stay behind to defend their nation’s independence, many others — including children and the elderly — are seeking refuge in Poland, Hungary, Moldova, Romania and beyond. Like many of you, Napa Valley Community Foundation is deeply…

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Napa Valley Community Foundation Awards Nearly $250,000 in Scholarships to 77 Local Students

Posted on: Jul 28, 2020

Napa Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) has awarded scholarships totaling $249,800 to 77 local students.  Among this year’s scholarship recipients: local military veterans who are receiving financial support thanks to The George and Gwendolyn Goodin Scholarship Fund, a permanent endowment that was established at NVCF with a gift from the estate of George and Gwendolyn Goodin, longtime residents of…

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From St. Helena Star: Napa Valley retired teachers group announces Solomon & Cutcomb scholarships for educators

Posted on: Dec 22, 2019

December 22, 2019, Star Staff The California Retired Teachers Association of Napa Valley announces the availability of a number of scholarships for current and aspiring educators. Scholarships in the names of former educators, Edward W. Solomon and Judith B. Cutcomb, will be available through the “Napa Valley Community Foundation Scholarships” at napavalleycf.org/nonprofits/apply-for-a-grant/scholarships/. Solomon scholarships are…

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From Napa Valley Register: Napa Valley community organizations boost services during power shutoffs and school closures

Posted on: Oct 29, 2019

October 29. 2019, Sarah Klearman CALISTOGA—As power shutoffs, evacuation notices and worsening air quality have impacted parts of Napa County, community organizations are rushing to support families, seniors and vulnerable populations alike. School cancellations will last through the week in Calistoga, which was issued a voluntary evacuation order on Sunday. Air quality fluctuated through the…

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