Healthcare Foundation Announces $365,000 in New Funding to Strengthen Northern Sonoma County’s System of Care Through Regional Coalition

Healdsburg, CA, March 12, 2026 – The Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County today announced $365,000 in new grant funding from Sutter Health ($250,000) and the North Sonoma County Healthcare District ($115,000) to support the Northern Sonoma County Coalition, a collaborative initiative designed to strengthen the region’s safety-net providers as they transition into California’s evolving Medi-Cal reimbursement system under CalAIM.

Launched in response to California Department of Health Care Services’s California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative, the Coalition brings together six trusted local nonprofits and clinics—Alexander Valley Healthcare, Alliance Medical Center, The Botanical Bus, Corazón Healdsburg, La Familia Sana, and Reach for Home—to build shared infrastructure, align service delivery, and increase access to reimbursement for services that address the social drivers of health, including housing navigation, food access, transportation, and case management. This new funding comes on the heels of a strong and productive first year in which all members voiced the benefit of the Coalition for their organizations and the communities they serve.

While CalAIM represents a historic opportunity to integrate community-based services into reimbursable healthcare delivery, the transition process is complex, particularly for smaller, grassroots providers. Through bimonthly convenings, technical assistance referrals, and coordinated systems support, the Coalition ensures that local organizations can successfully become or maintain CalAIM provider status, unlocking sustainable funding streams for services that are essential to community health.

“By investing in collaboration, we are strengthening the entire ecosystem of care that supports northern Sonoma County residents,” said Amy Ramirez, Executive Director of the Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County. “This funding allows us to help trusted local providers navigate the CalAIM transition together, so they can continue delivering culturally responsive, community-rooted services while securing long-term financial sustainability.”

“Sutter Health is proud to support the Northern Sonoma County Coalition as it works to align community-based organizations with emerging healthcare financing opportunities,” said Will Douglas, Director of Community Health Greater San Francisco Area for Sutter Health. “Investments like this help ensure that services addressing critical components of health like housing stability, food security, and transportation remain accessible to those who need them most.”

“The North Sonoma County Healthcare District is proud to announce a $115,000 grant to the Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County, reaffirming our strong partnership and shared commitment to community health,” said Hector Galvan, Board Chair at North Sonoma County Healthcare District. “The Foundation’s initiatives align well with our district’s priorities, and we are confident this funding will advance their vital work. These funds are specifically earmarked for the CalAIM initiative which was launched in 2025 under a separate grant funded by the District. We look forward to continuing the positive impact this partnership brings to our community.”

The Northern Sonoma County Coalition, convened by the Healthcare Foundation since January 2025, reflects a shared regional commitment to collaboration, mutual aid, and long-term health equity—ensuring that local providers are equipped to meet community needs today and into the future.

For more information about the Northern Sonoma County Coalition, see https://healthcarefoundation.net/projects/calaim-coalition/

About the Healthcare Foundation

The Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County connects people and resources to promote wellness in underserved communities. We do this by supporting nonprofits in the areas of access to healthcare and mental healthcare, with a vision of eliminating health inequities in our region. The organization’s values center on community, compassion, and equity. All our strategies support equitable access to culturally sensitive healthcare and mental health services and promote overall community wellness. Founded in 2001, the Healthcare Foundation has invested more than $26 million to build a healthier region for all who live, work and play in northern Sonoma County. For more information, visit healthcarefoundation.net.

Media Contact

Amy Ramirez, Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation, aramirez@healthcarefoundation.net, (707) 478-6767