The Pandemic Initiative (Summer of 2020 - Spring 2022) reporting is below. It consists of three parts: A one-page executive summary, a heart-felt 12 minute documentary, and a description of the results of our pandemic-related grant making.
Vaccines provided a path out of the crisis. We support and catalyze proactive communication and outreach campaigns to make sure that everyone can be vaccinated.
Grants: $297,500
Percentage of Total Grants: 23%
Hundreds of individuals and families in the Springs and in our senior community are experiencing food insecurity and need assistance, often on their doorsteps.
Grants: $363,000
Percentage of Total Grants: 28%
We are provide financial assistance to local small businesses and individuals. Without a healthy economy, the Valley can’t hope to recover.
Grants: $150,000
Percentage of Total Grants: 11%
Families and youth are dealing with the challenges of distance learning. It is also vital to help alleviate stress and encourage creativity.
Grants: $339,658
Percentage of Total Grants: 26%
Sonoma Valley has no dedicated housing organization to help tenants and landlords navigate the immensely complex government regulations. The scale of the problem swamps what philanthropy can do; but we are working with others keep people in their homes.
Grants: $57,270
Percentage of Total Grants: 4%
We have found key ways to support efforts to bring us bring us together and allow us to take care of each other. These grants seek to strengthen our community.
Grants: $104,435
Percentage of Total Grants: 8%