By Madeleine Keegan O’Connell, Chief Executive Officer As you know, our community has endured loss, trauma and despair as we all grapple with the impact of the October ‘17 wildfires. We have all been touched. The devastating loss of life, as well as both homes and businesses is so prevalent the numbers are staggering. Evacuations,… Continue Reading Wildfires: common threads with DV
Dear Friend, A lunchbox. It seems like a simple item for a child to have, but for Gabriella*, the lunchbox we gave her (funded by caring supporters such as you!) was the first one she ever had. Gabriella is a bright third-grader, who lives with her mom and three siblings in our confidential Safe House… Continue Reading Not just a lunch box
PRESS DEMOCRAT, BY KERRY BENEFIELD, March 11, 2017 — Caption: Rancho Cotate boys basketball coach Dennis Magatelli spent a few brief moments with his 8-day-old grandson Giovanni Bianchini before the start of a December 2014 game. (Erik Castro / for The Press Democrat) About one in four families in Sonoma County is affected by domestic… Continue Reading Coaches can lead the way in molding young adults