Newsletter

Dear Friends, Well-being encompasses many dimensions; it’s not only our physical and mental health, but also how we nourish our spirit and the community that surrounds us. This integration of body, mind, spirit, and community is known as whole person well-being, and it’s something I am committed to supporting in […]

Dear Friends, In addition to a preview of spring, March brings us National Women’s History Month. This year, the theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” highlighting the importance of healers and caregivers who traditionally have brought hope and help to those in need. Speaking as a Sonoma County native […]

Dear Friends, This month, as we celebrate Black History Month and the vibrancy, resiliency, gifts and historic accomplishments of African Americans, it is particularly important to take to heart this year’s Black History Month theme, Health and Wellness. It could not be more apt or timely. As we cautiously emerge […]

Dear Friends, This week we honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the great Civil Rights leader and timeless voice for racial and social justice, community empowerment, and the potential of the human spirit. In his memory, we at the Healthcare Foundation affirm our guiding principles […]

Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe that the holidays are here, and that 2021 is coming to a close in just a few short days. Winter solstice, the official beginning of winter, is a time for hunkering down with loved ones, offering gratitude, and celebrating the gifts of family. During […]

Dear Friends, With the year nearing its close and the holidays on our doorstep, we’re naturally drawn to looking back and taking stock of what 2021 has meant, while considering what lies ahead. This annual exercise in reflection is typical, even if 2021 itself was anything but—and these circumstances inevitably […]

Dear Friends, The love and respect we at Healthcare Foundation have for our Latinx community is deeply interwoven into all we do, all year long. As we acknowledge Latinx Heritage Month (Sep 15 – Oct 15), we take great pleasure in the opportunity to celebrate and give thanks for our […]

Dear Friends, There is a grace to living in a community where we can see that our interactions with each other have positive results. The tie that binds us in community is simply caring for and about each other. In matters large and small. We see this in times of […]

Dear Friends, What a difference a month can make! In recent weeks—as many doors opened again, masks came off, and long-anticipated reunions took place—we were powerfully reminded of just how much meaning and comfort we derive from social contact with one another. A Delta variant–fueled rise in cases now has […]

Dear Friends, This month, I join you in collectively celebrating in-person gatherings with friends, family, neighbors—and even strangers. It’s novel and marvelous to be shaking hands and hugging once more. We cannot wait to gather together at our 20th Anniversary gala, CELEBRATE OUR FUTURE, where the Josh Jones Latin Jazz […]