More than 50 local nonprofit organizations came together to honor the volunteers and donors who generously contributed their time, talent and resources to better the community. Photo courtesy of Yolo Community Foundation

YOLO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - The Yolo Community Foundation celebrated the honorees for the annual Yolo Philanthropy Awards, recognizing the extraordinary individuals and organizations who made a significant impact in Yolo County.

This year, more than 50 local nonprofit organizations came together to honor the volunteers and donors who generously contributed their time, talent and resources to better the community. This represented tremendous growth from the previous year, increasing from 32 honorees in 2023 to more than 50 in 2024.

The Yolo Philanthropy Awards took place on Nov. 19 at the California Agriculture Museum. Doors opened at 4 p.m. followed by a celebration and reception. This event was made possible by title sponsor Nugget Markets, and supporting sponsors Recology, Sutter Health, Edward Jones Office of Matt Yancey, and the Evelyn & Walter Haas Jr. Fund.

“We were incredibly inspired by the honorees of the Yolo Philanthropy Awards,” said Jessica Hubbard, executive director of the Yolo Community Foundation. “Their dedication uplifted our community and enabled nonprofit organizations to continue their impactful work for Yolo County. We were excited to celebrate these remarkable individuals who gave so much to improve the lives of others.”

2024 Yolo Philanthropy Awards Honorees:

All Leaders Must Serve: Julie Webb

Clarksburg Samaritans: Will Middleton

Cool Davis Foundation: Lynne Nittler

Davis Community Meals and Housing: Doug Buzbee

Davis Farm to School: Randii MacNear

Davis Robotics Foundation: Brook Ostrom

Davis Schools Foundation: Lori Duisenberg

Explorit Science Center: Susan Douglas and Glen Lusebrink

Fourth & Hope: Jeanette Berrong & Holy Rosary Church Stone Soup Ministry

Friends of Meals on Wheels: Debbie Singh

Friends of the Yolo County Archives: Bob Loessberg-Zahl

Historical Society of Winters: Winters Japantown Monument Committee

International House Davis: Victoria Whitworth & Chris Lujan

Meals on Wheels Yolo County: Sutter Health

Mercy Coalition of West Sacramento: Lee and Shellie Wallinder

NAMI Yolo County: Leona Satterburg

Osher Lifelong Learning at UC Davis (OLLI): Larry Lobre

Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre: PTDT Board of Directors Scholarship Committee

Pence Gallery: Wil Uecker

Putah Creek Council: Brian Bellamy

Scouting Associates: Chris Jorgensen

Short Term Emergency Aid Committee (STEAC): Barbara Heinsch

Soroptimist International of Davis: Janice Labadie

Team Davis: Ann Reioux

The Davis Phoenix Coalition: Sandré Nelson

The Friends of the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse: Will Middleton

Thriving Pink: Siv Winberg

Tree Davis: Dr. Greg McPherson

Tuleyome: Dr. Glen Holstein

West Sacramento Foundation: Chris White

Winters Community Corazón: Revalee Hemken

Winters Education Foundation: Jill Aguiar

Winters Farm to School: Cathleen Olsen

Winters Friends of the Library: Mary Lou Linvill

Winters Healthcare Foundation: Dr. Robert "Bob" Schultz

Winters Participation Gallery: Valerie Whitworth

Winters Youth Day: Michael J. Sebastian

Woodland Food Closet: Romie Holland

Woodland Opera House: Tom and Meg Stallard

Woodland Recreation Foundation and the City of Woodland: Carole Pirruccello

Woodland Robotics Digital Minds: Mark Barichievich

Yolo Basin Foundation: Lindsay Weston

Yolo Community Foundation: Kate Stille

Yolo County CASA: Mary Patricia Whelan-Miille

Yolo County Children's Alliance: Rotary Club of Davis

Yolo County Historical Society: Kathy Harryman

Yolo Crisis Nursery: Bob Clark

Yolo Farm to Fork: Candice Stafford Banks

Yolo Food Bank: Chuck Cunningham

Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance: Stephanie "Stevie" Scoles

Yolo Land Trust: Lynnel Pollock

Woodland Community College and Yolo County’s Independent Living Program: Roxanne Roman.

These individuals and organizations were recognized for their exceptional contributions and their efforts were celebrated at the event. 

About the Yolo Community Foundation

The Yolo Community Foundation inspires and supports giving and provides philanthropic leadership in Yolo County. The organization offers donor-advised funds and other philanthropic vehicles, donates to local nonprofit organizations, fosters volunteerism and supports local giving.

The Yolo Community Foundation currently has more than 100 philanthropic funds valued at nearly $13 million and is an affiliate of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. Visit www.yolocf.org for more information.