Ledson Foundation donates matching funds to Sonoma Charter School

Philanthropist and winemaker Steve Ledson has announced that the Ledson Family Harmony Foundation is making a $20,000 matching grant donation to the Sonoma Charter School for a new, barrier-free playground planned for the campus. Scheduled for completion in 2007, the playground will be the first of its kind in Sonoma county to offer full access to handicapped individuals. It will also be open to the public.
According to Charter School Director Nora Flood, the school’s recent fundraising gala raised $31,000 toward the construction of the playground.
“With the Harmony Foundation’s generous matching donation of $20,000, we’re halfway there! I cannot tell you how grateful I am for the support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!”
The Ledson’s Harmony Foundation was set up to help specific youth needs like the playground at the Charter School and has funded field trips at both Prestwood and Flowery schools as well as a trip to Hawaii as a last wish for a child.
The Foundation receives funding from the series of wine created by Steve Ledson called the Harmony Collection. Celebrities such as Michael McDonald, Jeff Bridges and Dwight Clark have lent images that adorn the bottles in this special wine program.
“The future of America is our children” said winemaker Steve Ledson. “My family is keenly aware of this, which is why we set up this foundation and its mission to help kids in need. I’ve been surprised by the funds we receive from all over the country, but I’m always more grateful when I see the money come locally from friends and neighbors.”