Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund (Catalyst Fund) and Community Foundation Sonoma County (CFSC) announced $500,000 in new funding for vital capital improvement projects for 13 Sonoma Valley-based nonprofit organizations. This initiative aims to support local nonprofits, many of which operate on tight budgets, by enabling them to make essential safety, technological, and maintenance upgrades.
“We are thrilled to support the outstanding work these nonprofits are doing in our community,” said Karen Roche, Catalyst Capital Grants Chair. By providing funding for these much-needed capital improvements, we’re empowering them to continue serving Sonoma Valley with enhanced safety and efficiency.”
Cary Snowden, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley (top center, above) , added, “Capital dollars are some of the hardest funds to raise. This grant allows us to move ahead with critically needed safety upgrades to the Maxwell Clubhouse. We’re incredibly grateful for the leadership and forethought of the Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund, who recognized the importance of funding this type of project.”
Funding for the capital grants program is made possible by a one-time launch gift from Community Foundation Sonoma County. Elly Grogan, interim vice president for Community Impact, explained, “This critical funding comes thanks to the generosity of Roland and Hazel Todd, who left a legacy bequest to Community Foundation in the hopes that we would continue to support capital projects like these in the Sonoma Valley for years to come. We’re grateful to partner with the Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund, whose dedicated volunteers did the groundwork to identify these projects and recommend these grants.”
The Catalyst Fund capital grants will be utilized for a wide range of projects across the Sonoma Valley:
Dr. Charlotte Hajer, Senior Director of the new Community Mental Health Hub at Hanna Center, expressed her gratitude for the grant: “We’re thankful for the Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund’s support, enabling us to create a welcoming and therapeutic space at the Mental Health Hub. Their investment not only bolsters our efforts to provide vital services and resources to young people and their families but also highlights the importance of mental health care in our community.”
With these capital grants, the Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund and Community Foundation Sonoma County aim to create a lasting impact on the community by enhancing the capabilities of nonprofit organizations to better serve the needs of the Sonoma Valley.