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Sonoma County Vintners Foundation

Giving Back to Sonoma County #TheProceedsMatter

Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) is an accredited 501c(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1988. Its purpose is to consistently support local nonprofit organizations to help those in our community who are most in need. SCVF elevates lives to cultivate a vibrant and diverse Sonoma County with proceeds from year-round philanthropic giving by its community of SCVF Changemakers and its annual Sonoma County Wine Auction. SCVF’s two main initiatives, Community Grants and the Emergency Relief Fund, impact needs ranging from the immediate to the long term.

Community Foundation Sonoma County aids SCVF in the grant application process and more, providing a valuable service to the community as a liaison for nonprofits.

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to see how the grants we distribute in Sonoma County are used to elevate the work of our partners.

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Community Grants

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Community Grants are broadly accessible, responsive grants that address pressing needs in Sonoma County. In the past six years grants have been distributed to over 430 organizations dedicated to education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, and arts & culture.

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Emergency Relief Fund

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The SCVF Emergency Relief Fund was established in 2017 to address the immediate needs of our local community impacted by a natural disaster and other emergencies in a timely manner. This fund adapts to the needs of the Sonoma County community as unfortunate situations arise.

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Sonoma County Wine Auction

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Sonoma County’s largest community fundraising weekend.

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What Your Support Means to SCVF Nonprofit Partners

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Fire Forward

Through the support of community partners like the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation, Fire Forward is building a skilled workforce of professional fire practitioners ready to fill fire management positions, creating a culture of land stewardship and increasing resilience against the threat of wildfire.

Dr. Sasha Berleman, Director

Petaluma Educational Foundation

We are so proud to partner with SCVF and CFSC to support our local students. By building a leveled reader library, Valley Vista Elementary School teachers can take students through each step necessary to reach complete literacy. The funding from this grant purchased shared leveled-reading libraries with packs of six or eight books at each level of support in class and intervention reading groups, as well as providing books that students take home for practice. This partnership is creating opportunities for all students on campus to achieve their academic goals while developing a love of reading.

Maureen Highland, Executive Director

Social Advocates for Youth

Critical funding from SCVF will allow Social Advocates for Youth to meet the mental health needs of the most vulnerable young people staying in our shelter. Trauma-responsive care is a vital component in the recovery process for youth experiencing homelessness.

Katrina Thurman, Chief Executive Officer

Community Support Network

The continued support of Sonoma County Vintners Foundation is invaluable to CSN’s commitment to providing Evidence-Based Practice training to Sonoma County service providers. Your grant allows CSN, Catholic Charities and Sonoma County Community Development Commission to collaborate with 33 Sonoma County Service Providers to increase training access.

Danielle Hanson, Development & Training Manager

Cinnabar Theater

Thank you to Sonoma County Vintners Foundation for a generous grant to Cinnabar Theater supporting the Youth Programs in our Young Repertory division. The grant enabled us to offer 10 scholarships to deserving youth to attend our Musical Theater Summer Camp. Much gratitude!

Diane Dragone, Executive Director

First Responders Resiliency, Inc.

We are thrilled to be a recipient of a grant from the Sonoma County Vintners Association and are so grateful for the heartfelt support they are providing to first responders and their families.

Susan Farren, Founder and Executive Director

Earle Baum Center of the Blind

Earle Baum Center is deeply grateful for the support of Sonoma County Vintners. Our nonprofit for people with sight loss provided 3,475 hours of service to 398 individuals in the past fiscal year. With the support of Sonoma County Vintners Foundation, we will be able to continue our mission and expand our impact to help transform the lives of people with sight loss.

Bob Sonnenberg, CEO

Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation

The retaining walls funded by SCVF protected Upper Johnson Trail so that major trail reconstruction was not needed and the trail could reopen sooner. The retaining walls also preserved the environment by preventing erosion, which facilitated plant regrowth in the burn area. Park use in all 50+ Sonoma County Regional Parks has skyrocketed as a result of COVID. Now more than ever, it is critical for Regional Parks to be able to offer as many park and trail options as possible for Sonoma County residents. This grant facilitated the return of a key trail in the Regional Parks system.

Melissa Kelley, Executive Director

Buckelew Programs

We’re extremely grateful for the contributions from organizations like SCVF that enable us to provide services. SCVF’s grants have been used for client needs such as one-time rental deposits, which are returned when a client moves; assistance with payment for necessary utilities like electricity, water and phone; and food purchases from the Redwood Empire Food Bank to ensure clients in Sonoma County have enough to eat.

Chris Kughn, CEO

Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods

On behalf of Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, I would like to thank SCVF for their very generous grant of $10,000. This grant will be used to continue support for wildfire prevention work with the Sonoma County Ecology Corp. This combined effort will not only cover staff time and supplies needed for this project, but also help to defeat fire threat in areas we may not have been able to reach. Our goal in keeping Sonoma County great and getting us back on our feet after fire and flood is a continued goal I think we all share.

Michele Luna, Executive Director

Russian Riverkeeper

Thank you for this grant and the opportunity to reduce impacts from the Walbridge Fire to keep our water clean. The Russian River is one of the most critical resources in our region, providing wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, recreational opportunities, and a place where people can connect with nature.

Don McEnhill, Executive Director

Side By Side

Thank you for the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation’s generous grant to Side by Side’s YouThrive and Community Counseling collaboration in Petaluma schools. By supporting our new three-tier mental health and early intervention project, you’ve helped us tighten the safety net for youth on the edge of or in crisis after over a year of COVID-19, distance learning, social isolation, and for many families, financial challenges.

Christine Isana Garcia, Chief Executive Officer

Ceres Community Project

Ceres Community Project is deeply grateful for the partnership of Sonoma County Vintners Foundation as we continue to create positive change in our community through our core programs. In March, we served our one millionth meal…

Cathryn E. Couch, Founder and CEO

Santa Rosa Symphony

Thank you for your grant in support of our free after-school music training and social development program for underserved students, Simply Strings, in 2021-2022. As arts programs in the schools have declined, the Symphony has helped bridge the gap to reach 30,000 students a year…

Alan Silow, President and CEO

Petaluma People Services Center

We would like to thank you for the grant to support our Home Delivered Meals program. It has been a year of change, hope, sadness, and trauma…When we needed to feed additional community members, there you were. When we needed to help the students in our community, there you were. When we needed to find ways to help keep residents in their homes, there you were.

Elece Hempel, Executive Director

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Visit Region Sonoma through the end of the year and check out their schedule of featured #SonomaCounty winery takeovers. Winery partners are on site to pour a splash of their favorite wines for you. Drop-ins welcome!

See details at drinkregion.com

@drinkregion 
@martinelliwinery 
@koblerestate 
@beldenbarns 
@trombettawines 
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We at the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) would like to send a heartfelt THANK YOU to our participating vintners, SCWA guests, auction bidders, production team, event and dinner venue hosts, sponsors, culinary partners and grant beneficiary representatives. We can't raise this critical funding for nonprofits in our community without your help. We hope to see you all again next year!

SAVE THE DATE: Sonoma County Wine Auction, September 19-21, 2024

Thank you to our generous event and dinner hosts and sponsors!
@lacremawines 
@rsvineyards 
@bricoleurvineyards 
@bob_cabral_wines 
@pride_wines 
@blackpigmeat_co 
@tricorbraunwinepak 
@siliconvalleybank 
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@sonomacounty 
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@wrightcontracting 
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@bmwusa 
@wineshipping 
@govino 
@pure_luxury_transportation 
@theposhprivy
@recology 
@wine_spectator 
@pressdemo 
@diablomagazine 
@napasonomamag 
@thekrush 95.9 FM
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Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) is pleased to announce that its annual Sonoma County Wine Auction (SCWA) has raised over $1.3 million. These proceeds will fund next year’s SCVF Community Grants for nonprofit organizations in the areas of education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, and arts & culture as well as the Emergency Relief Fund. The 2023 SCWA was held at the breathtaking La Crema Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard on September 16, 2023. Since the auction’s inception more than $41 million has been raised, directly benefiting Sonoma County community members in need.

Read the full story: https://sonomacountywineauction.com/2023-sonoma-county-wine-auction-raises-over-1-point-3-million/

Thank you to our generous event and dinner hosts and sponsors!
@lacremawines 
@rsvineyards 
@bricoleurvineyards 
@bob_cabral_wines 
@pride_wines
@blackpigmeat_co 
@tricorbraunwinepak 
@siliconvalleybank 
@sgwinespirits 
@americanagcredit 
@sonomacounty 
@sonomajetcenter
@wrightcontracting 
@crosscountrymtg 
@bmwusa 
@wineshipping 
@govino 
@pure_luxury_transportation 
@theposhprivy 
@recology 
@wine_spectator 
@pressdemo 
@diablomagazine 
@napasonomamag
@thekrush 
@sjspotlight 

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Join us for #WinemakerWednesday at @themathesonhbg on September 20, 5:00-6:00pm! Mark McWilliams of @aristawinery will be pouring complimentary tastings of their highly-rated Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, paired with small bites from The Matheson's kitchen (also complimentary!). Guests must be 21+ to enjoy Winemaker Wednesday.

NEW SHOW ALERT! Immediately after Winemaker Wednesday at 6:00pm on September 20, Mark McWilliams will join Chef @dustinvalette and SCV Executive Director Michael Haney for our very first Vine, Wine & Dine radio show on @crntalk! Listen live at crntalk.com/crn1/.

#vinewinedine #sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry
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Thanks so much to @rsvineyards for hosting an amazing Best. Party. Ever. ahead of the 2023 Sonoma County Wine Auction and to all of our auction guests, vintners, chefs, partners, sponsors and community members! A good time was had by all as they tasted delicious wines, dined on a wide selection of dishes and danced the night away. Remember to bid high and bid often at today's main event, benefiting Sonoma County Vintners Foundation and numerous nonprofits throughout #SonomaCounty.

Thanks to @bobmc for the beautiful photos!

#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma #theproceedsmatter #SCWA

Thank you to our SCWA sponsors & partners!
@lacremawines 
@rsvineyards
@tricorbraunwinepak 
@siliconvalleybank 
@sgwinespirits 
@americanagcredit 
@sonomacounty 
@sonomajetcenter 
@wrightcontracting 
@crosscountrymtg 
@bmwusa 
@wineshipping 
@govino 
@pure_luxury_transportation 
@theposhprivy 
@recology 
@wine_spectator 
@pressdemo 
@diablomagazine 
@napasonomamag 
@thekrush 
@sjspotlight
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We had an amazing kick-off to this year's Sonoma County Wine Auction with extraordinary vintner dinners hosted by our wonderful partners @patzhall and @barndivahealdsburg, @bricoleurvineyards and @bob_cabral_wines, Browne Family Wines with @cirqestate & @chev_wines, and @pride_wines with @blackpigmeat_co. Thank you very much for your generosity! We're looking forward to the main auction event, where guests will raise their paddles to benefit our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation, supporting numerous #SonomaCounty nonprofits annually.

#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #theproceedsmatter 

Thank you to our SCWA sponsors & partners!
@lacremawines 
@rsvineyards
@tricorbraunwinepak 
@siliconvalleybank
@sgwinespirits 
@americanagcredit 
@sonomacounty 
@sonomajetcenter 
@wrightcontracting 
@crosscountrymortgagesonoma 
@bmwusa
@wineshipping 
@govino 
@pure_luxury_transportation 
@theposhprivy 
@recology 
@wine_spectator 
@pressdemo 
@diablomagazine 
@napasonomamag 
@thekrush 
@sjspotlight
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Thanks so much to Laura Levy Shatkin and @napasonomamag for this amazing article entitled "Champions of Community: The Sonoma County Vintners and its foundation drive positive change throughout the region." The article features our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation and the local nonprofits supported by our vintner community, sponsor partners and donors. 

In Laura's words: "Sonoma County Vintners is one of the greatest champions of community support across the wine landscape."

Read the article in the latest issue of Napa Sonoma Magazine trendmag2.trendoffset.com/publication/?m=8309&i=801759&p=42&ver=html5 or see link to Latest News in bio.

#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #theproceedsmatter #SCWA
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Join us for our Vintners Voice show on Tuesday, 9/12 at 5:00pm on #TheDrivewithSteveJaxon on #WineCountryRadio 95.5FM! SCV Executive Director Michael Haney will be joined by this year's Sonoma County Wine Auction Vintner Honoree Stuart Bryan of @pride_wines. They will discuss the upcoming Sonoma County Wine Auction events scheduled for September 14-16 and how the money raised at the auction will benefit local nonprofits via our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation.

Tune in to 95.5FM or listen live at thedrive955.com.

#sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry #vintnersvoice #SCWA
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@ernestvineyards and @foleyfoodandwinesociety, both of whom are participating in the upcoming Sonoma County Wine Auction, have created an opportunity for anyone to support our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) the week of September 11-17, whether they are visiting Sonoma County or enjoying the last days of summer at home. SCVF provides annual Community Grants and Emergency Relief Funding to Sonoma County nonprofits. Take advantage of these limited-time offers and change a life in #SonomaCounty!

See full details at sonomawine.com or see link in bio.

#SCWA #TheProceedsMatter #sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma

@Ernest Vineyards and @Foley Family Wines, both of whom are participating in the upcoming Sonoma County Wine Auction, have created an opportunity for anyone to support our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) the week of September 11-17, whether they are visiting Sonoma County or enjoying the last days of summer at home. SCVF provides annual Community Grants and Emergency Relief Funding to Sonoma County nonprofits. Take advantage of these limited-time offers and change a life in #SonomaCounty!

See full details at https://sonomawine.com/

#SCWA #TheProceedsMatter #sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma 

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@chalkhillestate 
@chateaustjean
@ferraricarano 
@foleysonomawine
@lancasterestate
@rickshawwines
@rothwines 
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Join us at Best. Party. Ever. on Friday, September 15, 6-9pm at the beautiful @rsvineyards for a fabulous evening of multicultural experiences, live music, exceptional wine, delicious food and live music on The Rodney Strong Concert Green. This fantastic party kicks off our annual Sonoma County Wine Auction being held on September 16, which funds Community Grants and the Emergency Relief Fund from our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation. You can join us at the party, even if you can't make it to the auction!

Get your tickets today at sonomacountywineauction.com or see link in bio.

#sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #theproceedsmatter #SCWA

Thanks to our SCWA hosts and sponsors!
@lacremawines 
@rsvineyards 
@tricorbraunwinepak 
@siliconvalleybank 
@sgwinespirits
@americanagcredit 
@sonomacounty 
@sonomajetcenter 
@wrightcontracting
@crosscountrymortgagesonoma 
@bmwusa
@wineshipping 
@govino 
@pure_luxury_transportation 
@theposhprivy 
@recology
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Join us September 6, 5-6pm, with @thesettingwines for #WinemakerWednesdays at @themathesonhbg! Winemaker Jesse Katz was the first winemaker to make the Forbes “30 under 30” list - come taste his #SonomaCounty wines, paired with small bites, and meet some new wine-loving friends.

#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
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Congratulations to Prema Kerollis, General Manager and Co-Founder of @threestickswines and @headhighwines, on becoming the first recipient of the new Wine Business Leadership Award from Sonoma County Vintners and The Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. This new partnership award between SCV and WBI will recognize an individual annually who demonstrates great wine business leadership, vision, innovation, inspiration and impactful service to the Sonoma County community.

Read the full story at sonomawine.com/new-wine-business-leadership-award-recipient-announced/ or see our latest news link in bio.

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@premajustprema 

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Pick up a bottle of your favorite #SonomaCounty Cabernet to celebrate #InternationalCabernetDay on August 31 - then pick up a few more to enjoy with anything you're putting on the grill this #LaborDay weekend! Whether you choose Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc, we're sure it will be delicious.

#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
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New this year! A limited number of Best. Party. Ever. single event tickets for Friday, September 15, 6-9pm are available for Sonoma County Wine Auction supporters who would like to join the festivities but are unable to attend the full weekend of #SCWA events. Join Sonoma County’s top vintners at the beautiful @rsvineyards for a fabulous evening of multicultural experiences, live music, exceptional wine, delicious food and live music on The Rodney Strong Concert Green. 

Get your tickets today at sonomacountywineauction.com/scwa-events-schedule/#best-party-ever or see link in bio.

#sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #theproceedsmatter
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The Drive with Steve Jaxon has moved to WineCountryRadio on 95.5FM! To kick off our first Vintners Voice show on Tuesday, 8/29 at 5:00pm, SCV Executive Director Michael Haney is thrilled to welcome James Hall, a Founder of @patzhall. Patz & Hall is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. We are especially excited to have James on the show because both he and Anne Moses, who is also a founder of Patz & Hall, are this year's Sonoma County Wine Auction's Honorary Chairs! The Sonoma County Wine Auction will be held September 14-16.

Tune in to 95.5FM or listen live at thedrive955.com.

#sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry #vintnersvoice #SCWA
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Join us August 23, 5-6pm, with @ernestvineyards for #WinemakerWednesdays at @themathesonhbg ! Ernest Vineyards specializes in site-specific wines. Some sites are valley floor, some are on hillsides - all are considered cold-climate. 

We'll see you there with a few of their #SonomaCounty wines and tasty bites to perfectly complement them.

#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
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Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) is the leading voice of Sonoma County wine, dedicated to raising awareness of Sonoma County as one of the world’s premier wine regions. SCV represents over 250 wineries throughout the county. The organization actively promotes Sonoma County through educational programming; advocates for its members at local, state and federal levels; and contributes to the local communities through the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation. Sonoma County Wine Auction, its annual fundraiser, benefits nonprofit organizations throughout the region.

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