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Invest in Sonoma County Students
Your gift opens doors to career-connected learning programs, internships and hands-on experiences that prepare students for success after high school.
Help Sonoma County Students Discover Their Purpose.
When Merari enrolled in her Sports Medicine class at Analy High School, she had no idea the impact it would have on her future. She was passionate about helping people, but she didn’t know where to start, or what was possible. “I had no idea this career was even an option for me.” Merari shared. “This class taught me so much and opened doors I didn’t know existed.”
Through her career technical education (CTE) class – practicing athletic taping techniques, working in labs and completing a 100-hour internship at a local pharmacy – Merari unlocked the confidence to step into her future.
“Through my Sports Medicine course and my internship, I realized I wanted to pursue this career. I learned skills I use every day and even got offered a job after completing my internship!”
Today, Merari works as a pharmacy technician and is continuing her education at Santa Rosa Junior College, with the intention of pursuing her Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
While Merari’s CTE class equipped her for lifelong success, too many Sonoma County students still do not have access to hands-on, career-connected learning.
Currently, only 1 in 5 Sonoma County students are engaged in career technical education.
The demand for career-connected learning has never been greater. Our students are ready to discover their purpose, fuel their passion and shape their own future – one that leads to a meaningful local career in healthcare, construction, engineering and beyond. For 13 years, donors have helped CTE Foundation transform the educational experience. By investing in programs like Sports Medicine at Analy, we’re connecting students’ academics to the real-world and kickstarting career aspirations for students like Merari.
This is where you can make the difference.
Together, we can make sure every student has access to meaningful opportunities, the guidance to build skills and a path towards success after graduation.
Merari discovered a path that changed the course of her life. With your gift, students across Sonoma County will graduate with confidence and the connections they need to build their futures right here in our community.
Now is the moment when your generosity has its greatest impact. As we enter the End of Year Giving season, your contribution helps ensure that more students can access programs that open doors, build purpose and connect ambition to opportunity.
Please make your End of Year Gift today – our students are counting on you.
Other Ways to Give
By Mail
We gratefully accept checks sent to:
Career Technical Education (CTE) Foundation
1030 Apollo Way, Suite 200
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Join the Honor Roll
Invest in students every month.
Your recurring gift keeps opportunity alive all year. Join the Honor Roll to help Sonoma County students explore passions, gain career experience, and step confidently into their futures.
Multi-Year Commitments
Shape long-term student success.
A multi-year gift provides steady support for programs that connect students to meaningful learning opportunities. Help sustain innovation and growth over time.
Gifts of Stock
Make a gift that grows student futures.
Donating stock is a powerful way to support students while potentially enjoying tax benefits. Your gift helps sustain programs that connect education to real-world opportunities.
Please contact Andriana Du Pree at adupree@ctesonomacounty.org or (707) 708-7080 for transfer instructions.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Maximize your impact through your DAF.
Recommend a grant directly from your Donor-Advised Fund and fuel career-connected learning experiences across Sonoma County.
Use your DAF to Support:
Career Technical Education (CTE) Foundation Sonoma County
Tax ID (EIN): 46-5607272
Address: 1030 Apollo Way, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Contact Andriana Du Pree at adupree@ctesonomacounty.org or (707) 708-7080 for assistance or acknowledgment preferences.
Corporate Philanthropy
Partner with purpose.
Local businesses play a vital role in preparing Sonoma County’s future workforce. Corporate giving opens doors for students and demonstrates your company’s commitment to the community.
Contact Andriana Du Pree at adupree@ctesonomacounty.org to learn more about corporate sponsorships and partnerships.
Become a Sponsor of Spark the Future
Maximize your organization’s impact.
Our annual Spark the Future event brings together leaders from education, business, and the community to celebrate career-connected learning. Your sponsorship fuels this work all year.
Contact Andriana Du Pree at adupree@ctesonomacounty.org to learn more about corporate sponsorships and partnerships.
Employee Giving & Matching Programs
Double Your Impact.
Many employers offer matching gifts or payroll giving. Multiply your support for students – your contribution can go twice as far!
- Payroll Deductions – Automatic recurring contributions
- Matching Gifts – Double or triple your impact
- Direct Giving – One-time or recurring gifts
Your contribution – no matter the size – supports opportunities that prepare students for success.
Legacy or Planned Giving
Leave a lasting legacy.
Planned gifts ensure that future generations of Sonoma County students thrive. Include CTE Foundation in your estate plans to make a lasting impact.
Contact Eli Weinzveg at eweinzveg@ctesonomacounty.org to learn more about how your planned gift can make a lasting impact for years to come.
Questions?
For questions regarding your pledge or donation, or to inquire about tribute gifts or estate planning, contact Andriana Du Pree at adupree@ctesonomacounty.org or (707)708-7080.