Go Local Fall 2021 - Give Local - Sonoma County - Bohemian

You can make a difference by supporting LOCAL nonprofits.

INSIDE: Get the scoop on a few featured GO LOCAL nonprofits and the positive impacts they make in our community.

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If you ride a bike in Sonoma County… we work for YOU!

WALDORF SCHOOL AND FARM Sonoma County's oldest independent K-12 school

Voted BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL, 4 YEARS IN A ROW!

Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition • Offers virtual & in-person classes in bike safety, skills,

route planning and repair for the whole family

• Advocates for bike-friendly roads, paths, and policies • Provides valet bike parking at community events • Organizes Bike to Work Day, Ride of Silence, Biker

Chicks rides, bike swap meets, and other fun events

Visit us at BikeSonoma.org

707-545-0153 • info@bikesonoma.org

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To survive climate change, we must focus on the solutions that help reverse it as well as adapt to changes that are already happening. Donate to Daily Acts to support education, action, and policy to address this collective crisis and ensure a livable future for all.

As a nonprofit, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts serves more than 50,000+ children and adults annually through its Education and Community Engagement programs and hosts more than 1,000 events a year. Visit our website to find out how you can support these programs!

Sonoma Land Trust works in alliance with nature to conserve and restore the integrity of the land with a focus on climate resiliency, and is committed to ensuring more equitable access to the outdoors.

From the tops of Pole and Sonoma Mountains to the Jenner Headlands and Sears Point Baylands — since 1976, Sonoma Land Trust has protected 58,000 acres of scenic, natural, agricultural and open land for future generations. Sonoma Land Trust is the recipient of the 2019 Land Trust Alliance Award of Excellence and is accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

For more information, please visit www.sonomalandtrust.org 707.526.6930 822 Fifth Street, Santa Rosa

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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS (CAFF) is a statewide nonprofit that

FOOD FOR THOUGHT (FFT) is a nonprofit

dedicated to meeting the nutrition needs of people living with serious medical conditions throughout Sonoma County. Our mission is to foster health and healing with food and compassion.

We were founded in 1988 amidst the AIDS epidemic to provide groceries to our seriously ill neighbors. Over time, we have expanded our eligibility to include low-income clients who are affected by a wide range of serious medical conditions and at risk of malnutrition.

In the past year, FFT served more than 6,000 people, including men, women and children of parents living with HIV, COVID-19 and congestive heart failure, those recently released from the hospital who are at risk of malnutrition, and seriously ill people experiencing homelessness. In 2021, FFT was voted Best Nonprofit by North Bay Bohemian readers.

works to build sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-theground programs that create more resilient family farms, communities and ecosystems.

From the grassroots up, CAFF is built by the community for the community, from farmers in the field to citizens fighting for a more just, regenerative food system, from fourth generation ranchers to the farmworkers who make our food system possible. Members comprise the foundation of our work; we are guided and empowered by people like you to continue our efforts supporting family farms throughout California.

The Sonoma County CAFF chapter is led by a team of volunteers who keep in close contact with our local farming community. These range from small scale, no-till vegetable farmers to biodynamic grape growers and livestock operators who restore native riparian vegetation and control invasive weeds with carefully managed grazing.

To learn more, visit caff.org/chapters/sonoma-county.

To volunteer or donate, visit FFTfoodbank.org or call (707) 887-1647.

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WHAT: Farm to Table program, a partnership of TLC CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES and other local non-profits and funders, to benefit Journey Academy students and other youth and families.

A small farm and outdoor learning center, stateof-the-art teaching kitchen with six workstations, indoor and outdoor style dining areas. Academic curriculum covering nutrition and physical health plus skills in culinary and food service.

WHY: Healthy living benefits physical as well as mental health, and our youth deserve the best possible start in life. We recognize the importance of offering career preparation that might not be part of a university path, and that relevant as well as local learning helps keep students inspired.

WHERE: Journey Academy, a therapeutic nonpublic high school located on our main campus in Sebastopol.

WHO: TLC Child & Family Services, a local nonprofit serving over 250 youth and families a day; other local organizations and funders; …and you!

Contact sfette@tlc4kids.org to learn how you can join this exciting program that benefits our whole community.

LOS CIEN advances belonging, trust

and equity by engaging with our community, facilitating honest dialogue, and elevating Latinx pride and power in Sonoma County. Our vision is of orgullo (pride) & equity for Latinos in Sonoma County!

Los Cien serves as a liaison between the Latino community and the wider community by helping to create dialogue and common understanding, cultivating current and future leadership through education and civic engagement, and conducting educational and charitable activities that are consistent with this purpose.

As a recent example, Los Cien hosted an online event, “Behind the Lines – Wildfires & Farmworker Safety” to share the first hand perspective of a local farmworker who bears the burden of these conflicting pressures. That was followed with a panel that offered insight into the pressing questions our community needs to ask about workers behind the line.

To learn more, sign up for the newsletter and become a member, visit loscien.org.

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Sonoma County Ag + Open Space is a community-created, taxpayer-funded agency that provides lasting protections for our working and natural lands. Since 1990, we have conserved over 123,000 acres of scenic, natural, and agricultural land that provides clean air and water, healthy food, diverse wildlife habitats, and places to enjoy the outdoors – now and for future generations.

We invite you to subscribe to our eNewsletter to learn more about how we’re addressing climate change, supporting wildfire resiliency, helping local farmers and ranchers, and protecting land for everyone in our community.

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Join us for an all-new immersive experience featuring features stars from shows such as Jersey Boys, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia, The Phantom of the Opera & more!

DECEMBER 3-12 Evening and Matinée Performances Special Pricing for Groups 10+

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The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women invites you to participate in our 2021 Voices of Sonoma County Women survey!

We are conducting this study to gain a deeper understanding of the status of women in our communities and to assess the social and economic impact of the COVI-19 pandemic.

For more info: www.sococsw.org or www.facebook.com/ SonomaCountyCommissionontheStatusofWomen

l ¡La Comisión de la Condición de al Mujer del Condado de Sonoma le invita a participar en nuestra

encuesta Voces de Mujeres del Condado de Sonoma 2021!

Estamos llevando a cabo este estudio para obtener una comprensión más profunda de la situatión de las mujeres en nuestras comunidades y también para evaluar el impacto socail y económico de al pandemia de COVID-19. Para obtenar más información visite: www.sococsw.org o www.facebook.com/SonomaCountyCommissionontheStatusofWomen

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Through November 7, 2021

The Museum of Sonoma County is thrilled to present the 25th Annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) exhibition, featuring artworks and altars created by local artists, students, and collectors.

Non-profit COMMUNITY BIKES has a large inventory of all styles and sizes • AFFORDABLE • EXPERT REPAIRS DONATIONS OF BIKES AND PARTS WELCOMED 4019 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa | 707.579.5811

www.communitybikessantarosa.org

HOURS: WED–SUN 1–5 PM | CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY

This exhibition is generously sponsored by Clover Sonoma

425 Seventh Street Downtown Santa Rosa (707) 579-1500 www.museumsc.org

Open Wed-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm

Funding has been provided by California Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

EXCHANGE BANK Since 1890, Exchange Bank has been serving the local community, not only through trusted banking and financial services, but also through charitable giving.

Exchange Bank differs from national and regional banks by investing 100% of its charitable giving in the communities it serves in Sonoma County and Roseville (Placer County).

In addition, 50.44% of the Bank’s cash dividends go to the Doyle Trust which funds the Doyle Scholarship at Santa Rosa Junior College. Since 1948, the Doyle Scholarship Fund has provided over $93.6 million to more than 139,000 students.

Bank-sponsored fundraisers are a tradition that foster a spirit of giving throughout the Bank.

Bank-sponsored fundraisers are a tradition that foster a spirit of giving throughout the Bank. Each year, employees personally raise more than $100,000 through a variety of fundraising activities.

Exchange Bank continually strives for growth and improvement. The Bank’s legacy of financial leadership and community support is grounded in its core values of Commitment, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

Visit exchangebank.com.

Sonoma County GO LOCAL is a community marketing alliance of businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Members work together using shared brand promotion, targeted advertising, and a Rewards Program to increase their presence and sales in the local marketplace.

GO LOCAL’s mission is to strengthen our local economy by promoting the benefits of supporting locally owned businesses and nonprofits.

DID YOU KNOW?

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Small businesses donate more than twice as much per sales dollar to local non-profits, events, and teams compared to big businesses. Not only is your support of local businesses good for the local economy, it strengthens our local nonprofits and community (amiba.net).

33.5% of people surveyed say they would be more likely to buy a brand that supports a charity (esri.com).

Sonoma County was ranked first statewide in volunteerism (Corporation for National and Community Service report).

Your business or nonprofit can join us and be part of the solution—visit golocal.coop.