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Since its founding in 1968, the Napa Valley College Foundation has provided Napa Valley College with philanthropic support.

10/30/2026

The Napa Valley College Foundation joins the w**e community in mourning the passing of Marvin R. Shanken, longtime editor and publisher of W**e Spectator.

Through his leadership and the generosity of the W**e Spectator Scholarship Foundation, Marvin helped make possible the largest gift in Napa Valley College’s history, establishing the W**e Spectator W**e Education Center.

We are deeply grateful for Marvin’s extraordinary commitment to education and the confidence he placed in Napa Valley College. His legacy will continue through the students and future w**e professionals who benefit from his vision and generosity.

10/28/2026

Exploring new opportunities to support student veterans!

Last week, Napa Valley College Foundation Executive Director Jessica Thomason welcomed Chris Flaherty, CEO of Nation’s Finest and a U.S. Navy veteran, for a tour of River Trail Village and NVC’s Veterans Services.

The visit was an opportunity to explore potential partnerships around housing, educational opportunities and additional services for veterans at Napa Valley College.

Special thanks to Foundation board member Jackie Lou Raquidan for making the connection and bringing our organizations together!

10/22/2026

Young entrepreneurs in action!

Napa Valley College’s Children’s Business Fair brought together young entrepreneurs ages 5–17 on October 17 to showcase their creativity, launch their own businesses and gain real-world experience.

The Napa Valley College Foundation is proud to celebrate opportunities that encourage entrepreneurship and learning in our community.

Special thanks to Claudette Shatto for her support of this event, along with the organizers and sponsors who helped make it possible!

10/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming two new student workers to the Napa Valley College Foundation!

Charles Ewing, a Business Administration major, is helping update donor records as we transition to a new database system.
Jasmine Calderon, a Political Science major, is supporting Foundation administration and will serve as program coordinator for our Women’s Leadership Initiative.

Supporting NVC students goes beyond scholarships and financial assistance. We’re proud to provide opportunities for students to gain professional experience, develop new skills and contribute to the work of the Foundation.

Welcome, Charles and Jasmine!

09/03/2026

There’s nothing like seeing campus full of students again!

A new semester is underway at Napa Valley College, and we’re excited for all the learning, growth and opportunities ahead.

The Napa Valley College Foundation is proud to support students throughout their NVC journey. Here’s to a great year!

08/21/2026

As the academic year gets underway, new NVC President Dr. Gayle Pitman shares a vision focused on strengthening the student experience, deepening community connections and preparing students to become engaged leaders. The NVC Foundation is excited to support that vision!

Among those welcoming Dr. Pitman at Fall Flex Days was ASNVC President Neptali Lona, an NVC Foundation scholarship recipient and a wonderful example of student leadership in action.

Students also began moving into River Trail Village this week, where Foundation-funded housing awards are helping make on-campus housing more accessible.

We’re proud to support NVC students and excited for the chapter ahead!

08/07/2026

Please join us in welcoming Lorraine Fazzolare, Jackie Lou Raquidan, and Robin Rose as the newest members of the Napa Valley College Foundation Board of Directors.

Each brings a wealth of professional experience, a deep commitment to education, and a shared passion for serving our community. Together, they will help strengthen the Foundation’s efforts to expand opportunities for Napa Valley College students.

We are grateful for their willingness to serve and look forward to the leadership, perspective, and dedication they will bring in support of student success.

Welcome, Lorraine, Jackie Lou, and Robin!

07/30/2026

Affordable housing can make all the difference for a student pursuing a college education.

The Napa Valley College Foundation Board of Directors has approved 36 housing awards totaling $163,000 for students living at River Trail Village during the 2026–27 academic year.

These awards will help reduce financial barriers by providing housing assistance to students with demonstrated financial need, including priority support for foster youth and students experiencing or transitioning out of homelessness.

Applications will open before the start of the fall semester, with additional information to be shared in the coming weeks.

We are grateful to our generous donors for making opportunities like these possible and helping more Napa Valley College students thrive.

07/24/2026

A week of stories, inspiration, and lifelong learning begins today.

The Napa Valley Writers’ Conference is underway at Napa Valley College, bringing nationally acclaimed poets, novelists, and literary voices to our community through July 31.

Join us tonight for One Book Napa, featuring author Michelle Huneven discussing her new novel, Bug Hollow, at the Napa County Public Library. Throughout the week, the community is also invited to enjoy public readings, craft talks, and free writing workshops.

The Napa Valley College Foundation is proud to support this longstanding tradition alongside Napa Valley College’s District Auxiliary Services (DAS) and generous donors who help make these enriching community experiences possible.

View the full schedule: napawritersconference.org/public-events

Watch KRON4’s feature on the conference: https://www.kron4.com/video/writers-conference-brings-acclaimed-authors-to-napa/11992634/

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07/15/2026

The W**e Education Complex is coming to life at Napa Valley College.

Earlier this month, the College welcomed the 47th Annual Society of W**e Educators Conference, bringing w**e educators and industry professionals from across the country to campus.

From national conferences to professional training, educational tastings, and student learning, the new facilities are becoming a hub for w**e education and industry collaboration in Napa Valley.

None of this would be possible without the generous donors who helped make the W**e Education Complex a reality. Thank you for investing in our students and the future of w**e education at Napa Valley College.

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Address

2277 Napa Vallejo Highway
Napa, CA
94558

Telephone

+17072567509

Website

https://napavalleycollegefoundation.org/

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