Grow the Good

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Every new member means more dollars, more grants, more impact. Join us and help us reach 100!

Current Members:

86

Who will be our next grantee? Help us decide.

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Logo for the Chops Teen Club set over an image of the Chops Teen Club building, with a group of people wearing helmets near bicycles and green trees under a cloudy sky.
A meeting at a desk with two women discussing immigration issues. One woman is handing a document to the other, with a signed form, passport, and photo IDs on the table. A butterfly and a column graphic overlay the image, with text reading "Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy and Services VIDAS".
The Positive Images logo set over an image of people holding rainbow pride signs with colorful lettering saying "Love is Love" and a rainbow smiley face, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride.
Logo of Dogwood Animal Rescue Project overlaying a photo of seven dogs of various breeds and sizes outdoors near hay bales, with trees in the background.
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Text overlay with the words 'Ruthless Kindness' and a red cross symbol on a semi-transparent black background. Behind the overlay, a woman with curly blonde hair in a brown vest and gray sweater walks a dog on a leash in a park.
A young girl petting a horse with the text 'Forget Me Not Farm Children's Services' and a house logo with a heart and mailbox
A person holding a pen and writing in a notebook during an interview or meeting, with a logo on top that reads 'The Zane Templin Foundation' and includes a red heart.
The Common Ground Society logo set on an image of people participating in a parade holding signs and banners supporting inclusion and diversity.
The Free to Be logo set on an image of a teacher facing a classroom of diverse students. Some students are raising their hands. The classroom is bright with large windows, and the students are seated at desks in a circle or semi-circle.
The Living Room logo set over an image of women in a brightly lit living room with a large plant and a wooden dining table. The image has an overlay of a blue couch with a red heart-shaped pillow, a blue floor lamp.

100 Women for Good is

$10,000 for Good

Since Santa Rosa Women for Good gave our first grant in 2022, we have built a community of kind, generous women who care about our community and together we have granted $62,695 to 11 local non-profit organizations.

When we reach 100 members, we will be able to give away our largest grant ever: $10,000! There’s still time for you to join us to help bring this goal to life by nominating and voting for your favorite non-profit. Help us reach our goal by joining today!

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Why Our Members Joined

  • I joined this group because I love what Santa Rosa Women for Good is all about. I have been looking for a way to make a positive contribution to our community and I am so excited to find something that brings women together, collectively working for the common good.

    Andrea Halkovich

  • My name is Sarah and I am one of the co-founders and veterinarians with Ruthless Kindness. We were fortunate to receive a generous grant from Santa Rosa Women for Good. I'm so thankful for the great work that will happen because of this group's grant, and I'm also thankful to have discovered an incredible group of proactive and compassionate women. I love what you are doing and how you are doing it, and would love to be a part of it.

    Sarah Reidenbach

  • I have lived in SR since 1983. I love this community! The pandemic really isolated many of us, myself included and I'm looking to reconnect, to find purpose, get more involved in my local community and find volunteer opportunities.

    Lisa Nickelson

  • I was born in Santa Rosa and have lived in Sonoma County for most of my life. I love our community and often wish I was doing more. My life journey has not afforded many opportunities to contribute time and money to philanthropies providing help and services. The idea of a giving circle and its power to multiply what I am able to offer is a way forward to contribute to our community in a meaningful way.

    Janessa Rogerson

  • I received an email inviting me to join the Santa Rosa network. After checking out the website, I was very excited to get involved. I'm relatively new to the North Bay and work remotely. I've been looking for an opportunity to get involved with and give back to my community. I would also love to meet and network with other women in the area.

    Stacey Burkman

  • I believe that people working together can make an important impact and that creating a space for the sharing of ideas and resources in our community is an exciting opportunity to get to know each other and our neighbors. I look forward to connecting with others in this space and to learning more about some of the great nonprofits doing work in our area.

    Alex Hailey

  • I had been looking for a way to give back to the community, with so many causes in need it was hard to choose where to start. Santa Rosa Women for Good is a great way to connect with likeminded community members and learn about new charities, all while having fun making an impact together.

    Brenda Ell

What is a giving circle?

A giving circle is a simple but powerful way for like-minded people to come together, pool their resources, and make a bigger impact. Members donate, learn about local nonprofits, and collectively decide which organizations to support through discussion and voting.

Santa Rosa Women for Good brings together women across Sonoma County to connect, give back, and strengthen our local community. Together our community of women is making a difference.

  • Join our group’s online platform through Grapevine Giving and contribute a quarterly donation of $100 into our communal grant fund.

  • Nominate a nonprofit you’re passionate about or discover nonprofits through the nominations of others, and learn about great organizations doing good work in our area.

  • Vote for one nonprofit from 3 finalists and experience the profound effect of collective giving as the chosen charity receives our pooled donation. Experience the impact as former recipients share updates on how your funds are being used in the community.

  • Attend monthly socials mixers, participate in volunteer events, and network with a dynamic group of like-minded women, expanding your social and professional networks while doing good together.

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Group of five women standing around a table filled with bagged carrots and weighing scales. They are wearing gloves and smiling at the camera at a food bank.
Three women sitting at a table outdoors under a large umbrella, smiling at the camera. The table has a basket with a bottle of wine, small pumpkins, a yellow bowl, and information materials. A sign on a stand reads "Women for Good Santa Rosa." Behind them are trees and a building with large windows.

Join our community and help us reach 100 members!

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Good News

Discover how Santa Rosa Women for Good is creating change in the community. Our blog highlights supported organizations, local events, and volunteer opportunities that bring our mission to life.

Good News
The Living Room: Where Women Rise & Communities Thrive
The Living Room: Where Women Rise & Communities Thrive
An Evening in Oz to Support Local Kids in Foster Care
An Evening in Oz to Support Local Kids in Foster Care
Fall Community & Connections
Fall Community & Connections
Fall 2025 Newsletter
Fall 2025 Newsletter
Ruthless Kindness: Spreading Compassion
Ruthless Kindness: Spreading Compassion
Women in Conversation
Women in Conversation
Amplifying Our Impact: SR Women for Good Selected for Grant
Amplifying Our Impact: SR Women for Good Selected for Grant
Waterfront Celebration of Our Summer Grant
Waterfront Celebration of Our Summer Grant
Common Ground: Creating Belonging
Common Ground: Creating Belonging
Wednesday Taco Social
Wednesday Taco Social
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Celebrating our Spring 2025 Grant
Celebrating our Spring 2025 Grant
Blowing Bubbles & Breaking Down Barriers
Blowing Bubbles & Breaking Down Barriers
Supporting NorCal Public Media
Supporting NorCal Public Media
Milestone: $50k
Milestone: $50k

Interested in Sponsoring or Matching Our Impact?

We’re seeking community partners and local businesses who want to amplify the good by sponsoring this milestone or matching a portion of our $10,000 goal. Your partnership helps us increase our total grant amount, expand our reach, and strengthen the impact of women’s collective giving in Sonoma County.

If you or your business would like to contribute, please reach out to us at srwomenforgood@gmail.com — we’d love to recognize your support and celebrate your role in amplifying local women's impact and in helping local nonprofits thrive.