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February 3, 2020, By Carly Graf Living with your mom is about to be cool again thanks to the creation of a new program dedicated to the construction of granny flats. The initiative is another step in Napa’s redoubling of its commitment to creative solutions that could bolster the city’s limited and costly housing supply.…

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January 27, 2020, Staff A veteran, an American Canyon student and a St. Helena resident are among those who have received scholarships from the Napa Valley Community Foundation. In 2019, NVCF awarded 76 scholarships totaling $259,060 to local students for the current academic year. Veteran Xavier Bianchi is a George and Gwendolyn Goodin Scholarship recipient…

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January 21, 2020, By Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff NAPA VALLEY, CA — The Napa Valley Community Foundation invites local students and teachers to apply for scholarships it makes available each year at this time, thanks to the generosity of local donors. The deadline to apply for scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year is March 5,…

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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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November 29, 2019, UpValley Family Centers Estela’s three kids get excited when the holidays roll around. They may be too old for Santa Claus by now, but they’re looking forward to having the whole family home for Christmas – and they’re hopeful that they might find a gift or two under the tree. Estela, on…

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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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In the last two years, the Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund managed by Napa Valley Community Foundation has distributed $9.2 million to help those affected by the October 2017 wildfires. Of this amount, $6.4 million has been distributed in the form of direct financial assistance to more than 2,400 workers, households and small businesses…

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October 2, 2019, Staff Erica and Wade Ramey were newlyweds when the Tubbs fire destroyed the home they shared with Erica’s dad in October 2017. Along with the house, the tools that Wade used for his furniture building and refurbishing business also went up in flames – which means he effectively lost his job as…

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