At Santa Rosa Community Health, we believe health care is a fundamental human right—everyone should have the opportunity for a full and healthy life. Our work family fiercely believes that none of us should ever receive anything less than the best care possible. Together, we make a difference in the lives of over 50,000 people in Santa Rosa who otherwise would have nowhere else to go to receive medical, dental, and mental health care. At Santa Rosa Community Health, you will be challenged, grow professionally, partner with your patients, and be true to your social justice values.

Canine Companions is a national nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing expertly trained service dogs and facility dogs – all at no cost to our clients. Established in 1975, Canine Companions headquarters is located in Santa Rosa, California. We have six training centers across the country: in Northern California, Southern California, Florida, Ohio, New York and Texas. We are recognized worldwide for the excellence of our dogs and the quality and longevity of the matches we make between our dogs and clients. All training and ongoing follow-up services are also provided free of charge.

North Coast Opportunities, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit Community Action Agency serving Lake & Mendocino Counties, as well as parts of Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Humboldt & Del Norte counties. We believe in building strong, compassionate, and vibrant communities where all people have an opportunity to participate, contribute and provide for themselves and their loved ones. NCO provides early childhood development and family resiliency services, adult caregiver support, robust case management and resource referral, and programs that increase access to affordable childcare, safe recreation, healthy food, secure housing, and leadership training. We are the largest non-governmental agency in Lake and Mendocino Counties providing emergency preparedness and fire response services. Our Volunteer Network program spans 6 counties and provides opportunities for adults to get involved in their communities. We facilitate cooperation and partnerships among organizations and groups that share a common goal with us.

Alternative Family Services is a foster, adoption and mental health agency serving thousands of foster children, youth and families since 1978. AFS MISSION: Restore and improve the safety, health and well-being of vulnerable children in families and communities.

Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County has been partnering with low income families and individuals to help them achieve economic and social stability; to build community, and to advocate for social and economic justice since 1967 and has a rich history and strong allies here in Sonoma County. CAP Sonoma Home Page: http://www.capsonoma.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capsonoma Twitter: https://twitter.com/capsonoma

TLC Child and Family Services, home to Journey Academy, is a leading agency in Northern California where we believe Different is Beautiful. TLC’s thriving programs offer a continuum of evidence-based treatment and relationship-focused care to youth and families. We provide comprehensive quality mental health services, foster care and adoption services, residential treatment, special education services and transitional housing. Our team is enthusiastic and dedicated to empower families, children, young adults and their support systems to cultivate resilience and authenticity by fostering healthy relationships.

California Human Development (CHD) is a non-profit organization waging the War on Poverty for more than 50 years. Inspired in service to our state’s farmworkers, today CHD serves people of low income from many walks of life—giving 25,000 people a year in 31 northern California counties a hand up to the American Dream.

Serving Mendocino, Lake, and Humboldt Counties. RCS is a community driven organization with a vision for a vibrant, healthy, compassionate community where people feel seen, heard, and valued. Our programs are designed to provide support throughout multiple service delivery methods. This means there is no wrong door and you will have us beside you throughout your journey to wellness. Together we can build healthier, happier and more resilient communities!

Becoming Independent — also known as BI — helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live meaningful and productive lives. We are a nonprofit community benefit organization serving Sonoma, Napa, Marin, and Solano counties with a purpose to elevate human abilities for the mutual benefit of our community. At BI, we believe our pioneering model has and always will break barriers for people with disabilities. We believe in the power of authentic human connection. We believe that beauty and potential exist in each of us. We believe it’s our responsibility to be active citizens. We believe in standing for the rights of all people, the right to a life of dignity and fulfillment. Awards and Recognition: NBBJ Best Places to Work - 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009 North Bay Women in Business Award - 2020 BI’s Chief Executive Officer, Luana Vaetoe, is a 2020 North Bay Business Journal Women in Business Award winner. Community Hero Award - Nonprofit Community Service - 2019 The Santa Rosa Metro Chamber and Poppy Bank presented BI with their first ever Community Hero Award for Nonprofit Community Service. BI was elected by the community with over 300 votes, and was honored for supporting the community through volunteerism and for providing top notch services. Forty Under 40 2022 BI's Director of Education, Kaela Talafili, was selected as a member of the prestigious 40 Under Forty by the North Bay Business Journal. 2016 BI's Chief Executive Officer, Luana Vaetoe, was selected as a member of the prestigious 40 Under Forty by the North Bay Business Journal.

Food For Thought is a nonprofit organization that provides lifesaving nutrition support to low-income people living with COVID-19, HIV and other serious illnesses across Sonoma County. For more than 30 years, we have engaged in service to our community to provide healthy food to our neighbors in need. A group of friends in Guerneville founded FFT in 1988 amidst the AIDS epidemic to provide groceries to our seriously ill neighbors. Over time, we have shifted our focus from providing end-of-life care to providing comprehensive nutrition services, and we have expanded our eligibility to those affected by a wide range of serious medical conditions. Food for Thought provides weekly groceries including fresh produce, whole grains, and healthy protein; vitamins and supplements and nutrition education. We deliver Sonoma county-wide to clients who are homebound or homeless.

Since 1978 Extended Child Care has provided quality before and after school programs on elementary school campuses in Sonoma County. Extended Child Care currently provides before and after school programs for the Mark West, Wright and Windsor school districts at ten different school sites. Extended Child Care is committed to assisting each school-age child in obtaining life skills by providing quality year round learning programs, while supporting families and school districts. Extended Child Care provides child care management services to school districts with on site child care, serving families enrolled at the school and providing subsidized care for eligible families. Each individual that works in an Extended Child Care center is an important link in the program's ability to provide the best possible child care for each family and school that uses our services. The agency strives to provide a work environment that respects each individual and allows him or her to grow and be successful. The organization has a Board of Directors made up of parents using the program and interested community members. All Extended Child Care centers are licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Each facility also follows regulations set by the California State Department of Education, Child Development Division, the school districts served, and the Extended Child Care Board of Directors.

NVCH is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit 501(c)(3) Corporation, that develops attractive, well-built, affordable housing for Napa County's low & moderate income residents. In that effort, we plan and build new housing, we purchase existing run down properties and rehabilitate them, and we manage affordable rental units. Our management portfolio includes sixteen properties housing 1,750 residents, including 650 children, and over 200 seniors. By responding to the unique housing needs of low and moderate income residents in Napa County, NVCH has been the premier developer and provider of affordable housing in the Napa Valley for 33 years.