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From Forbes: The Surprising Face Of Immigrants In Napa: Sterotypes Versus Data


January 11, 2016 Cathy Huygh Note: Today’s post is part of an ongoing series on sustainability in the Napa Valley, and the pivot points of liveability that define this wine region. So far we’ve looked at the topics of healthcare, housing, andtransportation, and today’s post turns to the question of immigration. There’s nothing like looking stereotypes…

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From Napa Valley Register: TOP STORIES OF 2015, NO. 1: Earthquake aftermath


December 30, 2015  •  By Jennifer Huffman No. 1: Earthquake aftermath  Most Napans have moved on from the August 2014 earthquake. But for others, daily reminders of the quake and its aftermath remain. Evidence of incomplete recovery can still be seen as 2015 draws to a close: homes jacked up for new foundations, scaffolding wrapped…

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From Napa Valley Register: Efforts continue to help Napa quake victims


December 28,2015  •  ROSEMARIE KEMPTON Napa is beginning to look like its old self again, but looks can be deceiving. “Contrary to the perception that everything is back to normal, it isn’t. Many places have not recovered from the quake,” said Mark Pope, a case manager for the South Napa Earthquake Recovery Group, which has…

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From KGO ABC 7 News: Napa quake victims save storage facility with donations


By Michael Finney, November 09, 2015 It's been more than 14 months since the Napa Quake. The city is still rebuilding and Monday there was a milestone, one that 7 on Your Side's Michael Finney helped bring about. Napa Self Storage was red-tagged in the Napa quake. The owners planned to bulldoze the building with everything…

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Helping donors pursue their passions


When Peggy became a part-time resident of Napa Valley, she decided to create a Donor Advised Fund at NVCF.  Our staff works at the intersection of Peggy's charitable interests and local nonprofits' programs, bringing forth carefully vetted funding ideas for her to consider.  As she says in this short video, "I use the Community Foundation to help…

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From Napa Valley Register: How to help Valley Fire victims


October 01, 2015 3:15 pm  •  Register staff The Napa Valley Community Foundation released a list of organizations that have established special funds to accept donations for the Valley Fire victims. They include: North Coast Opportunities, Inc. distributed emergency relief aid after the Rocky/Jerusalem Fire in Lake County, and has a process in place --…

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From Napa Valley Register: Rebuilding program to help victims of 2014 earthquake  


September 25, 2015 •  Register staff The South Napa Earthquake Recovery Group is encouraging Napa County homeowners who initially reported damages from last year’s earthquake to a government agency or at the Local Assistance Center to contact a case manager regarding the Homeowner Continued Rebuilding Program. The Homeowner Continued Rebuilding Program is a part of Phase…

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From Napa Valley Register: Foundation extends new citizen project for 2 more years


September 9, 2015  •  Register staff   A program launched by Napa Valley Community Foundation to help local residents become U.S. citizens will be extended for two additional years. Foundation President Terence Mulligan said the organization’s additional investment in the One Napa Valley Initiative – expected to be $645,000 between 2015 and 2017 – could…

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