Children's Education
See the ways our nonprofit partners are helping children in our community thrive academically.
- 10,000 Degrees
What we do and why:
Move the dial on educational equity and support students in getting into and through college, positively impacting their communities and the world
Who benefits:
Low-income high school students and their teachers
For instance:
More than 80% of 10,000 degrees' college students earn bachelor's degrees within six years as compared to 31% of their peers
- Aim High
What we do and why:
Keeping students engaged in enrichment programs over the summer can ease the transition to adolescence and make the difference in school success
Who benefits:
Low-income middle school students and their teachers
For instance:
94% of youth improved their academic performance
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley
What we do and why:
Offer young people what kids need and want most: adults who respect and listen to them, a safe environment where they can be themselves and have fun while participating in interesting and constructive activities
Who benefits:
1300 kids, each day, at eleven locations in Napa and American Canyon
For instance:
This year 1900 youth will connect to Club resources to help them succeed in school
- Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Helena and Calistoga
What we do and why:
Help children reach their full potential through programs that promote academic success, good character and citizenship and healthy lifestyles
Who benefits:
370 kids, each day, at three UpValley locations
For instance:
Over 500 youth participated in Project Learn, with 82% showing improvement in English and Math
- Child Start Inc.
What we do and why:
By providing high quality, comprehensive and family-focused early childhood services we support the educational, social and emotional development of children
Who benefits:
Children from birth - 5 from low-income families
For instance:
This year 250 children will demonstrate social, emotional and cognitive developmental milestones
- Community Resources for Children
What we do and why:
Provides programing and support to promote quality early learning environments and experiences for children at home, in childcare, in preschool and throughout the community
Who benefits:
Under-served/low-to-moderate income children, many of whom are English language learners; formal and informal child care providers; and parents
For instance:
92% of parents reported a gain in knowledge of child development
- Napa CASA, A Voice for Children
What we do and why:
CASA volunteers are often the only consistent person in the child's life throughout the entire time the child is in foster care, providing advocacy, support and mentorship
Who benefits:
Abused and neglected children who, through no fault of their own, have become dependents of the court
For instance:
100 youth will have positive adult and peer relationships
- Napa Valley Education Foundation
What we do and why:
Ensure that every child graduates from the Napa County Unified School District with the tools they need to transition into a college or a career path successfully
Who benefits:
Teachers, students and Napa Valley public school system as a whole
For instance:
Over 300 students enrolled in internship or mentoring programs
- NapaLearns
What we do and why:
Encourage the success of every student by providing resources, funding and thought leadership to help school district staff adopt innovations focused on the demands of the future
Who benefits:
Students enrolled in Napa County public schools
For instance:
This year 1250 (97% of seniors from four NexTech High Schools) will obtain a high school diploma
- Nimbus Arts
What we do and why:
Provide access to art throughout the Napa Valley community with the goal of fostering creative expression, nurturing curiosity, innovating through collaboration and building a sense of community
Who benefits:
Children, adults, and seniors from diverse backgrounds across Napa Valley
For instance:
In 2019, 750 Nimbus activities were offered in our studios and at schools, public venues and corporate sites
- On The Move (OTM)
What we do and why:
Co-creates culturally relevant programs with children, youth and adults that meaningfully contribute to the issues that meet their most pressing needs, including VOICES, Youth Leadership Academies, Parent University and LGBTQ Connection
Who benefits:
OTM targets Napa County’s most underserved communities, reaching 6000 youth and adults from American Canyon to Calistoga each year. The majority of people served by OTM earn below 200% of the federal poverty limit are Latino and live in Napa’s highest needs neighborhoods
For instance:
719 (71%) of children/youth improved academic performance, as measured by an improvement in their GPA, reading scores or progress towards graduation
Community Health
Peek into how our nonprofit partners are ensuring that all Napa County residents have access to quality health services, including physical and mental health, family support and assistance for seniors.
- Adventist Health St. Helena Hospital
What we do and why:
St. Helena Hospital offers quality medical services to support the community and is committed to making healthcare more convenient and accessible
Who benefits:
Community residents, workers and employers throughout Napa County
For instance:
Our Mobile Health Unit will bring preventative care and screenings to work sites in partnership with vineyard management companies, wineries, businesses and community organizations
- Aldea Children & Family Services
What we do and why:
Provides professional mental health, child welfare and support services to improve lives and create bright futures
Who benefits:
3000 youth, many of which fall below the federal poverty level
For instance:
This year more than 800 youth will receive a therapist’s assessment and access needed services
- Collabria Care - Collabria Hospice
What we do and why:
For those facing the transitions of aging, chronic illness or the end-of-life, Collabria Cate provides Alzheimer’s, chronic conditions and palliative care programs; caregiver respite and resources; and hospice services
Who benefits:
Clients suffering from dementia, diabetes, Parkinsons disease, heart disease or cancer; progressive or advanced illness; and those facing end of life
For instance:
98% of hospice patients had their pain controlled within 48 hours of admission
- Community Health Initiative (CHI)
What we do and why:
Providing in-depth assistance to access every insurance plan available; follow-up to make sure clients are accessing health care services; and assistance at renewal to ensure there are no interruptions to coverage or health care services
Who benefits:
Our primary focus continues to be children, though we have expanded to include adults and senior citizens
For instance:
CHI has enrolled 3646 children with health coverage and assisted with renewal applications for 3046 children in the past three years
- Cope Family Center
What we do and why:
Through a diverse set of programs, including case management, parent education and self-sufficiency services, Cope is a place where you can learn how to be the best parent possible
Who benefits:
Families from every background, ethnicity and economic level are welcome
For instance:
Cope’s staff and volunteers have worked with tens of thousands of families since our inception, serving approximately 1200 families, raising over 3000 children each year
- Girls on the Run
What we do and why:
At the end of the ten weeks (20 sessions), girls leave with a stronger sense of self and a life skill tool kit so that they are better prepared to make healthy life choices, avoid risky behaviors and maintain a higher self-esteem during middle and high school and into adulthood
Who benefits:
Girls ages 8-13 and their parents (who can participate in a parent education program on healthy body image in kids)
For instance:
At least 70% of girls surveyed will be satisfied with their body image
- Lilliput Families
What we do and why:
Foster adoption services, kinship services, post-adoption services, workshops and trainings for parents; professional development for child welfare and mental health professionals
Who benefits:
Foster children, foster parents, grandparents and other relatives
For instance:
Foster children who are able to remain within the safety net of their extended family experience reduced trauma
- Mentis
What we do and why:
Provides bilingual professional mental health treatment services to those with emotional and behavioral problems. Services include: individual, family and group therapy, supportive housing and case management services, crisis intervention and specialized services tailored for older adults
Who benefits:
People who can’t get access to mental health care because of high cost, inadequate health insurance coverage or other reasons
For instance:
Last year 89% of clients presenting with depression showed improvement on scales that measure the severity of symptoms
- NEWS
What we do and why:
Providing domestic violence and sexual assault services and support including a safe house, 24-hour help line, counseling, court advocacy and prevention through education and outreach programs
Who benefits:
1200 children, teens and adults affected by domestic violence and sexual assault
For instance:
90% of clients report feeling safer and more able to cope as a result of receiving a variety of services of NEWS
- OLE Health
What we do and why:
Provides high-quality primary healthcare and wide range of other services for all ages in Spanish and English languages, including dental, perinatal care, behavioral health, nutritionists and in-house pharmacy
Who benefits:
The most vulnerable, as well as for patients that need everyday primary and preventive care and wellness interventions. OLE serves 1 in 4 children and 1 in 6 adults in Napa County
For instance:
95% of babies born to mothers who are OLE Health patients have a healthy birth weight; 86% of children who are OLE Health patients receive 4 immunizations by their 2nd birthday
- ParentsCAN
What we do and why:
Offers a wide variety of services free of charge to all families raising a child with special needs. Services are tailored to meet the needs of each individual and family
Who benefits:
ParentsCAN targets underserved populations, 70% served last year have household incomes of less than $40,000 per year
For instance:
4500 household members will have access to services to meet their family’s needs
- PDI Surgery Center
What we do and why:
Provides oral surgery under anesthesia to treat children with severe tooth decay, oral health education for parents while their child is undergoing surgery and sends outreach workers into the community to provide oral health education, screenings and dental coverage assistance
Who benefits:
Low-income children up to the age of 7 and youth with disabilities up to the age of 21
For instance:
200 Napa County children will receive dental treatment for severe decay and leave with a healthy mouth, and 1000 individuals receive assistance in finding health coverage and a permanent dental home
- Planned Parenthood
What we do and why:
Believes in trusting individuals and providing them with the information they need to make well-informed decisions about sexuality, family planning, and childbearing; PP provides medical services, advocacy and education with an emphasis on teen pregnancy and STD/HIV prevention
Who benefits:
At our Napa Health Center, our clients are primarily young adults with limited or no income
For instance:
We expertly deliver 6500 health care visits to 3600 Napa residents each year
- Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center
What we do and why:
Expanding literacy levels, creating and supporting self-sufficiency, increasing well-being and productivity for Latinos means a happier, healthier, more economically vibrant community for everyone
Who benefits:
We serve primarily low-income Latinos, many with educational level of 3rd grade or below
For instance:
This year PACRC will add quarterly workshops to address needs and concerns in the community specifically related to immigration, employment and mental health services
- Queen of the Valley Medical Center
What we do and why:
Queen of the Valley Medical Center is a Catholic not-for-profit, full-service health care facility committed to caring for the Napa community since 1958
Who benefits:
Community residents, including those in need of infant and maternal health services
For instance:
Approximately fifteen percent of babies delivered in Napa County receive life-saving intervention at Queen of the Valley in the county's only Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Rianda House Senior Activity Center
What we do and why:
Provides upvalley seniors with programs, support services and experiences that stimulate minds, strengthen bodies and promote independent living through education, recreation and social involvement
Who benefits:
Seniors, their families and caregivers
For instance:
85% of seniors reported engaging in enjoyable social connections, allaying feelings of isolation and/or depression
- Upvalley Family Centers
What we do and why:
We help families access what they need to succeed, providing information and referrals, application assistance, translation, case management, legal services, housing and more
Who benefits:
Our target population is low-income, vulnerable residents of all ages who live and work in the upvalley communities
For instance:
Last year 419 people received application assistance for health insurance and 100% reported that they were satisfied with connection to health resources
