Category: One Napa Valley

Rooted in the Valley: A Recap of Our Common Ground Event

Posted on: May 8, 2026

On Thursday, May 7, more than 100 Napa Valley residents gathered at the Yountville Community Center for our latest Common Ground civic learning event — and for the unveiling of Rooted in the Valley: Immigrants in Napa County’s Communities and Economy, a comprehensive new report from the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), funded by NVCF. The…

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One Napa Valley: A Decade of Citizenship and Beyond

Posted on: Oct 24, 2025

Since launching our One Napa Valley Initiative (ONVI) in 2012, Napa Valley Community Foundation and the donors who stand with us have made a steadfast commitment to helping local immigrants thrive. What began as a bold effort to expand access to citizenship has grown into a powerful, long-term collaboration that adapts to the evolving needs…

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Supporting Immigrant Employees: What Napa Employers Need to Know

Posted on: Oct 16, 2025

On Friday, September 26, 2025, more than 100 community members gathered at the Yountville Commons (formerly Yountville Elementary School) for Supporting Immigrant Employees: What Napa Employers Need to Know. The workshop was presented by Napa Valley Together in partnership with Congressman Mike Thompson, and featured a panel of regional experts. The goal: to equip local…

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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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A New Citizen, Giving Back: Maria Pantoja

Posted on: Apr 24, 2024

In Napa Valley, Maria Pantoja found a home and a pathway to a new beginning. A resident of Napa with her husband and five boys, Maria’s journey to U.S. citizenship, facilitated by NVCF’s One Napa Valley initiative — a program dedicated to helping residents navigate the path to U.S. citizenship — is a testament to…

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One Napa Valley, Many Stories: Championing Citizenship

Posted on: Nov 10, 2023

We believe that our community and our democracy are more vibrant when everyone participates in the decisions we make about our future. But all too often, certain segments of our population face obstacles to civic engagement—like the lack of affordable legal services to obtain citizenship, or the dearth of local journalism. Over a decade ago,…

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Join the Force for Good: Volunteer to Shape the American Dreams of Your Neighbors

Posted on: Sep 12, 2023

The Citizenship Legal Services Collaborative (CLS), in partnership with Napa Valley Community Foundation, is gearing up for a series of citizenship workshops and we need your help. As a volunteer, you play a critical role in assisting individuals on their journey to becoming U.S. citizens. Join us on October 5 for an orientation and training…

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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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