NEWS is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year by California State Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar Curry. NEWS is one of more than one hundred nonprofits that will be honored by their state senators and assemblymembers for their outstanding contributions to the communities they serve.
Now in its ninth year, the Californian Nonprofit of the Year initiative provides the opportunity for each California state legislator to recognize a nonprofit organization doing outstanding work in their district. The program culminates with a celebratory luncheon at the Capitol on California Nonprofits Day, which this year is June 5.
NEWS is incredibly proud, honored, and humbled by this recognition. We couldn’t do this work without our community’s support. Thank you for trusting us to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse in our community.
As many of you have heard, there was a highly publicized sexual assault case at American Canyon High School last month. The case has shocked the school and our community. We have been part of the response from the beginning, and are so proud of our SAVS team who met the need for education and healing in our community. Our team has worked closely with Napa Valley Unified to provide educational sessions for parents, teachers, and students. Last week, our three SAVS advocates were on ACHS’ campus sharing with students the signs of sexual abuse and what to do if you see the signs.
Don’t forget: NEWS offers confidential YOUth Matter Healthy Relationship Coaching at 13 local middle and high school Wellness Centers. While the school year might be ending, our advocates are available year-round. Access our online Self-Referral Form HERE to be put in touch directly with our YOUth Matter coaching staff.
If you are experiencing abuse or would just like some information, please call our help line, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
 Soroptimist International St. Helena Sunrise, Girls on the Run North Bay, and NEWS are pleased to welcome No Man’s Land Film Festival to Napa Valley, for the first time! We are thrilled to host this festival, which brings 10 compelling and thought-providing films to the big screen by women and gender nonconforming directors. These films feature empowering and inspiring individuals who challenge themselves and societal perceptions.
The festival will be hosted on Monday June 3 at the Cameo Cinema in St. Helena. Enjoy wine and bubbles reception at the spectacular Meuse Gallery, fun silent auctions with some new adventure twists, and bites from Tre Posti. Receive a self-care swag bag from Napa Valley businesses. Tickets are $85 with doors open at 5:00 p.m. and films start at 6:15 p.m. We sold out last year so be sure to reserve your tickets early! All proceeds will benefit Soroptimist International St. Helena Sunrise, Girls on the Run North Bay, and NEWS.
THANKFUL FOR OUR SUPPORTERS!
Benevity | California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services | City of Napa | City of Napa Police Department | Community Projects, Inc. | Drysdale Community Foundation | First Dollar Foundation | HCA Foundation | Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community Benefit Programs | The Napa Fund of the Napa Valley Community Foundation | Napa Valley’s CanDo Give!Guide | Napa County | Napa Valley Vintners | Mental Health Services Act in Napa County | The Osgood Family Fund of the Napa Valley Community Foundation | The Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation | Pinpoint Foundation | Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center | Redwood Credit Union | The Silverado Farming One Percent Fund of the Napa Valley Community Foundation
| Soroptimist International Chapters of American Canyon, Calistoga, Napa, and St. Helena | Syar Foundation | Vollmer Family Foundation | The William and Andrea Phelps Family Foundation | Winiarski Family Foundation | United Way Bay Area | U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women
Are you a local business passionate about supporting survivors? To learn how you can become a NEWS Community Champion sponsor, check out our website HERE!
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