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2026 BEST NONPROFIT
Becoming Independent (BI) is a nonprofit community benefit organization supporting the full spectrum of needs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the North Bay. This includes the need for education, housing, access to healthcare, food security, and mental and emotional health support. Becoming Independent 1455 Corporate Center Pkwy. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 707.524.6600 info@becomingindependent.org www.becomingindependent.org
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With services for Pets & Their People in Santa Rosa, Healdsburg… and now Petaluma!
Reeeeeeeeaching out to help even more animals
A monthly gift provides dependable support for our neighbors in need. $25/month for a year can support our Children’s Pantry
program, helping to feed families with children.
$50/month for a year can support nutrition services for
one client, so one less person experiences nutrition insecurity.
$100/month for a year can support an entire delivery route for homebound clients, helping nutritious food reach those who need it most.
Become a GEM (Give Every Month) and learn more at FFTfoodbank.org.
Turning Heartbreak Into Hope. Saving Lives, One Hug at a Time.
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ounded by Micah and Michelle Sawyer in memory of Micah’s son, Micah Jr., who lost his life to a fentanylrelated overdose at just 22 years old, Micah’s Hugs is dedicated to preventing other families from experiencing the same devastating loss. Through school and community education, free Narcan training and distribution, harm reduction outreach, recovery scholarships, and grief support, Micah’s Hugs is making a difference throughout Sonoma County and beyond. What began as one family’s heartbreak has grown into a community movement built on compassion, education, and the belief that every life is worth saving. Because every life matters. Every family matters. And every hug has the power to make a difference. Help us make a difference. Learn more micahshugs.org