Category: Foundation News

We Were Ready: What Napa Valley Community Foundation Learned From a Near-Miss Food Security Emergency

Posted on: Dec 17, 2025

In late October, almost 11,000 Napa County residents braced for the possibility of losing their November CalFresh benefits during the federal government shutdown. Children, seniors, and working families who rely on these food subsidies faced real fear and uncertainty. At Napa Valley Community Foundation, we hoped for the best but prepared for the worst—as we…

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Meet Kent Rasmussen and Celia Ramsay

Posted on: Oct 24, 2025

In their 1885 Napa Victorian home, Kent Rasmussen and Celia Ramsay are surrounded by art, much of it collected at local charity auctions and events—including Nimbus Arts’ NIMBASH. A love of art is just one of the passions Kent and Celia have cultivated over their 40 years of marriage and entrepreneurship. Together, they built Rasmussen…

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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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2024-25 Annual Report: Launching The Elaine Jones Safety Net Fund

Posted on: Oct 24, 2025

Even before headlines announced State and Federal budget cuts, our staff and Board were already asking: How will we help when those cuts come? Most safety net nonprofits rely on government grants and contracts to cover 25-50% of their budgets, so when programs are suspended, downsized or eliminated, we feel the impacts here at home.…

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Leaving a Legacy: Colleen Clark

Posted on: Oct 24, 2025

“I used to say you have a three-dog maximum,” recalls Mark Clark, thinking back on downtown Napa walks with his late sister Colleen. An outgoing lover of animals, Colleen was likely to stop to pet every dog she met along the way to dinner. Colleen passed away in July of 2024, leaving behind a legacy…

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Leaving a Legacy: Meet “Dr. Joe”

Posted on: Oct 24, 2025

Dr. Joseph Carrillo, or “Dr. Joe” to the thousands of children and families he has cared for over the years, has built a career defined by compassion. As a pediatrician in Napa, he has been a trusted guide for generations of young people, and a beloved figure to their parents as well. A proud Mexican…

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A Gift of Home: Richard and Annie Bennett

Posted on: Oct 24, 2025

When longtime Napa residents Richard and Annie Bennett approached NVCF in 2021, they had a unique and interesting gift in mind: a piece of real estate. Their four-unit apartment complex on Cedar Street in Calistoga presented both opportunity and complexity, and we were honored to help the Bennetts put their vision into action. As we…

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Silverado Farming Company

Posted on: Oct 24, 2025

In 2006, Silverado Farming Company partners Pete Richmond, Arnulfo Solorio, and Miguel Luna founded the 1% for the Community Fund at NVCF. Eighteen years later, Silverado remains steadfast in its mission: to support local nonprofits that provide essential services to farmworkers and their families. To date, the Fund has awarded more than $2.2 million in…

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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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We Are Hiring: Development Manager

Posted on: Sep 15, 2025

The Position The Development Manager plays a key role in helping the Foundation achieve its ambitious fundraising goals, which include: building and managing relationships that will help grow annual, major, and corporate giving; as well as the establishment of new charitable funds at the Foundation, such as scholarship funds and donor advised funds. Reports to:…

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