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Gratitude in the Face of Fire: An Update on the Pickett Fire

Posted on: Aug 27, 2025

As the Pickett Fire continues to burn, our profound gratitude goes to the more than 2,000 firefighters, CAL FIRE crews, and mutual aid partners from across California working tirelessly to protect lives and homes. At Napa Valley Community Foundation, we know disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. Our Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund has been activated repeatedly…

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Our Biggest Year Yet: $516,000 in Scholarships for Local Students

Posted on: Aug 27, 2025

This year, we reached a milestone worth celebrating: Napa Valley Community Foundation awarded $516,078 in scholarships to 113 students—the largest amount in our history. From first-generation college students to future engineers, nurses, and business leaders, these scholarships are helping local students take their next big step at community colleges, universities, and vocational programs across the…

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We Are Hiring: Scholarships & Grants Associate

Posted on: Aug 18, 2025

The Position The Scholarships & Grants Associate (SGA) plays a vital role in advancing the Foundation’s mission by providing accurate, timely, and community-focused support for our philanthropic programs — with a primary emphasis on the scholarship program, which annually awards approximately $500,000 to more than 100 graduating high school seniors and continuing college (or post-secondary…

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$3.1 Million in Grants and Counting

Posted on: Jul 30, 2025

Did you know that Napa Valley Community Foundation is the largest grantmaking organization in the Valley? Since the beginning of 2025, we’ve made more than $3.1 million in grants to more than 180 nonprofit organizations and schools—and the year’s not over yet! NVCF supports a wide range of causes that benefit Napa County residents, some of which might…

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Welcoming two new board members

Posted on: Jul 30, 2025

We’re proud to share that two accomplished leaders joined the Board of Napa Valley Community Foundation this June: Patricia (Pat) Clarey and Dr. Richard (Rich) Anderson. Patricia (Pat) Clarey Pat Clarey is a longtime St. Helena resident with deep experience in government, healthcare, and nonprofit service. She currently serves on the Board of the Napa…

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Reading the Tea Leaves: Napa’s Economic Outlook — Event Recap

Posted on: May 7, 2025

Last week, we gathered with an engaged crowd of more than 130 of our friends and neighbors at the Yountville Community Center for Reading the Tea Leaves: Napa’s Economic Outlook. First, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Robert Eyler, Professor of Economics at Sonoma State University for an engaging and insightful presentation.…

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Navigating Napa’s Future: Insights from Our Town Hall on the General Plan

Posted on: Feb 26, 2025

How will Napa County grow and evolve over the next decade? That was the central question at our recent Town Hall Event, where urban planning expert John Rahaim shared insights on the challenges and requirements of updating our General Plan. Our CEO Terence Mulligan opened the event by reinforcing our mission to address the most…

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A Scholarship Rooted in Compassion and Service

Posted on: Jan 29, 2025

Sabrina Robinson and Jenna Scherer are two passionate students making strides in the veterinary field with the help of Napa Valley Community Foundation’s Dr. Rick Bachman Memorial Veterinary Medicine Scholarship. Both women share a deep commitment to caring for animals and a desire to give back to their communities, embodying the spirit of Dr. Bachman’s…

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