Author: Caitlin Childs

Unity in Diversity: The Impact of LGBTQ+ Connection in Napa Valley

Posted on: Jun 20, 2023

Pride Month, celebrated each June, shines a spotlight on the diverse experiences, triumphs, and challenges of the LGBTQ+ community. In Napa Valley, a program of On The Move called LGBTQ+ Connection is diligently working to foster an environment where these narratives are not just heard but honored, particularly focusing on adolescents and young adults. The…

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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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From Napa to Stanford: Victor Chen’s Journey Fueled by the Dave Smith Scholarship

Posted on: Jun 12, 2023

Stanford University’s admit weekend was in full swing, and Victor Chen was soaking up the college experience when he got the exciting news: he’d been awarded a scholarship from one of Napa Valley Community Foundation’s scholarship funds. The news turned his exciting weekend—one where he got to immerse himself in the potential of his future…

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How to Help Turkey and Syria Recover

Posted on: Feb 8, 2023

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early on Monday, February 6.  Reported as the most devastating earthquake to strike the region in almost a century, it has flattened thousands of buildings while the death toll, currently over 5,000, continues to rise. We have vetted a number of organizations that are providing…

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10 Years and 1,869 New Citizens

Posted on: May 10, 2022

Celebrating 10 Years of New Citizens This month we celebrated a very special milestone — ten years of advancing citizenship in Napa Valley.   It’s hard to imagine now, but ten years ago, no one knew there was a significant citizenship gap in our community. In 2012, we released a study on the economic and fiscal impact of…

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Support for Ukraine

Posted on: Mar 28, 2022

The United Nations reports that more than three million Ukrainians have fled their country for safety. While those able stay behind to defend their nation’s independence, many others — including children and the elderly — are seeking refuge in Poland, Hungary, Moldova, Romania and beyond. Like many of you, Napa Valley Community Foundation is deeply…

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Napa Valley Community Foundation Awards Nearly $250,000 in Scholarships to 77 Local Students

Posted on: Jul 28, 2020

Napa Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) has awarded scholarships totaling $249,800 to 77 local students.  Among this year’s scholarship recipients: local military veterans who are receiving financial support thanks to The George and Gwendolyn Goodin Scholarship Fund, a permanent endowment that was established at NVCF with a gift from the estate of George and Gwendolyn Goodin, longtime residents of…

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