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A $200,000 Investment in Youth

Posted on: Jun 27, 2024

At NVCF, we believe that all young people have the potential to become confident and contributing adults. However, while gifts and talents are evenly distributed, access and opportunities are not. To address these inequities, we make grant distributions every year under a program area called Invest in Youth, which supports nonprofit and school-based projects that…

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Now Open: Invest in Youth Initiative Grants

Posted on: Mar 6, 2024

Napa Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) is now accepting funding proposals from qualified organizations providing education support programs and targeted academic interventions that close the achievement gap for students ages 3-24 in Napa County. Napa Valley Community Foundation has up to $200,000 available for grants this year. Grants are available in amounts from $5,000 to $25,000.…

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From Handyman to RN: Jason Pofi’s Inspiring Journey in Healthcare

Posted on: Sep 12, 2023

Lifelong Bay Area resident, Jason Pofi, 53, has worn many hats in the healthcare field. From roles as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Jason's dedication to the field is evident. Now, he's embarking on a new chapter by returning to school to become…

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NVCF Awards More Than $625,000 in Education Grants and Scholarships

Posted on: Sep 6, 2023

Here at Napa Valley Community Foundation, we are thrilled to announce the awarding of more than $625,000 in education grants and scholarships this year, marking a significant investment in the future of our community's students. 2023 Scholarship Highlights: Total Scholarship Awarded: $438,210 Number of Awards: 80 Beneficiary Students: 66 Median Award Amount: $2,000 Our scholarship…

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Julieta Carrillo: Charting a Path in Healthcare

Posted on: Aug 30, 2023

Julieta Carrillo marked her 11th birthday aboard a bus, traveling with her family from Jalisco, Mexico to Los Angeles, in pursuit of a new life in the United States. Her parents were determined to seek a bright future for their children, and Julieta is working hard to live up to those dreams today. Now 22,…

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A Journey from El Salvador to CSU Chico: Mariela’s Dream to Become a Nurse

Posted on: Jul 18, 2023

Mariela Rivera-Moreno, an 18-year-old pre-nursing student heading to California State University, Chico, has always dreamed of going places. Born in Pennsylvania, raised for some time in El Salvador, and finally settling in Napa, Mariela has developed a passion for travel, learning, and giving back to her community. Her journey is now receiving a significant boost,…

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From Michoacán to UC Davis: Abril Martinez’s Pursuit of the American Dream

Posted on: Jul 6, 2023

Abril Martinez, fueled by a profound sense of purpose and a close bond to her family, vividly recalls her move from Michoacán, Mexico to Napa Valley at age 8. Faced with learning English in a school where she couldn’t converse with her teachers or classmates, Abril harnessed her inner strength. “I used to tell myself,…

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Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship Fund Awards $50K to Students

Posted on: Jun 15, 2023

The Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship Fund at Napa Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) today announced inaugural awards totaling $50,000 to support six promising students pursuing careers in winemaking, vineyard management, and enology this Fall. The scholarship fund was established in memory of Robert Alexander (Alex) Scott. Alex was a passionate family man and a key contributor…

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