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Reader Choices to Give Locally
The end of the year is just around the corner and it’s time to think about the gift of giving to local causes. The Sonoma County Gazette loves to support our local non-profits so we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorites:
The Living Room welcomes homeless and at-risk women and their children into a warm and safe environment during the day when overnight shelters
are closed. Whether homeless for some time, newly homeless, or on the verge homelessness, women of all ages and mothers with children are greeted with love and understanding. Mother’s appreciate the child-friendly environment where they receive support while their children engage with toys and learning activities. thelivingroomsc.org
Clean River Alliance’s mission is to remove trash from the Russian River Watershed and to educate citizens about the problem of river trash in our waters by creating more public river clean-up events. cleanriveralliance.com
Russian River Senior Resource Center A warm and wonderful gathering place for older adults living near the Russian River. cfsa-sonoma.org/
Earle Baum Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired is regional community center serving people with sight loss from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border. They teach independent living skills such as shopping, financial management, clothing color matching, and more. earlebaum.org
The Forestville Education Foundation funds music, art, classroom supplies, computer technology, PE, sports, assemblies, field trips, and drama at Forestville School and the Forestville Academy. forestvillefoundation.org
Crossing the Jordan is a residential program for women that provides treatment and job training through their program and resale shops. crossingthejordan.org
The Occidental Center for the Arts exists to provide a welcoming
and accessible venue for the performing and visual arts in Occidental. Theie mission is to enrich the community by providing diverse cultural experiences that inspire, educate, and entertain. occidentalcenterforthearts.org
Ceres Community a Project provides support to individuals dealing with serious illness with free, delivered and nutrient-rich prepared meals, nutrition education, and a community of caring. Young people serve as volunteer gardeners and chefs, giving them direct, hands-on experience of the difference
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