We are thrilled to inform you that our Santa Rosa office will open on Tuesday, June 2! Our team has been working diligently to follow proper guidelines that will keep both our staff and clients safe. Please note the following guidelines that will be in place: Hours: Tuesday through Friday 9am-4:30pm Entrance through back parking lot only.(…)
The inaugural United Way Pride United grants program is now accepting applications. Thanks to many generous supporters, Pride United has raised $32,000 to be granted to nonprofit organizations supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and families in Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Humboldt, and Del Norte counties. Submit your grant proposal here by Friday, June 5, 2020
AGING GAYFULLY with Gary “Buz” Hermes, MA Saturdays 11 am to 1 pm June 27 to August 15an 8-week series on Zoom Discover LGBT aging strategies and community support as you share your unique life experiences and sense of humor with your Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender peers! Buz has delivered this series in a(…)
Food For Thought’s GIVE IT UP online fundraiser ends June 7th and we are 75% of the way to our $22,000 fundraising goal! We need your help to reach our goal and raise critical funds lost due to the cancellation of the Sonoma County Human Race. Please donate today! Your generous donation will ensure that our 850 clients receive the(…)
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of our President, JD Donovan. She passed on Thursday evening May 21, 2020 at home peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Her death was unrelated to the current health emergency. Having fought a battle with a serious illness, it finally took her from us. When(…)
Santa Rosa plans to start an emergency rental assistance program in June expected to help an estimated 50 city households that have lost income during the ongoing pandemic, since county health officials in mid-March ordered all but essential businesses to close. More than $600,000 in federal funds would help a group of qualified low- and(…)
Sonoma County’s interim public health officer ordered the closure Monday of all parks in Sonoma County. The closure begins Tuesday amid the ongoing coronavirus public health emergency, and remains effective until further notice. The closure applies to all parks, trails, beaches and open spaces countywide operated by city, county, state and federal agencies and jurisdictions;(…)
Please read this Order carefully. Violation of or failure to comply with this Order is a misdemeanor punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both. (California Health and Safety Code § 120275, et seq.) UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 101040, 101085, AND 120175, THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF SONOMA (“HEALTH OFFICER”)(…)
Supporting Marin County LGBT Seniors The Spahr Center has an active Senior Program, and has formed a wonderful community of senior participants. Historically, we have offered two well-attended in-person Senior Discussion Groups, a monthly Mixer and quarterly luncheon. In response to Covid-19, we are now holding discussion groups twice a week over Zoom… Read the(…)
If you’ve recently been laid off or are struggling to make ends meet during the coronavirus pandemic, we have compiled a list of local food banks and nonprofits in Sonoma County that are providing free meals and groceries. Santa Rosa City Schools Santa Rosa City Schools is offering a drive-thru meal service for students on(…)