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In honor of the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, organizers for the annual Solano County Earth Day Cleanup are hosting a week-long digital event April 19-24. Organizers will offer simple, sustainable solutions (or daily tips), and feature local community cleanup groups each day. The week will culminate in a self-directed volunteer trash cleanup on Saturday, April 24. These activities and how to get involved are described on the CleanupSolano website, cleanupsolano.org.

Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 6th Annual Heart of Napa™ Awards. Nearly 300 community leaders, volunteers, elected officials, and business members logged into the virtual event on Thursday, March 18th, 2021, from 11:00am to 12:30pm.

Solano Volunteers, a Solano County program developed and managed by Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL), has worked in partnership with the Solano Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD, formerly Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster, VOAD) and Catchafire volunteers to launch a new visual identity, website, and Facebook page.

Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) will join thousands of local leaders nationwide to highlight and celebrate the impact of national service in tackling local problems during AmeriCorps Appreciation Week, March 7 through March 13, 2021.

Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) is pleased to announce a charitable contribution in the amount of $10,000 from Solano Community Foundation in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Service, which kicked off on January 18 and runs until February 18 with 30 “Days of Action.”

Solano County’s second large-scale COVID-19 vaccination clinic is taking place this weekend: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday February 12th and Saturday February 13th at the Solano County Fairgrounds, thanks to a partnership between Solano County Public Health, Kaiser Permanente, NorthBay Healthcare, Partnership HealthPlan of California, Medic Ambulance and Touro University California.

Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) is pleased to announce the placement of Patricia Murillo, CVNL’s new Chief Program Officer. Patricia Murillo brings over 25 years of progressive nonprofit leadership experience effectively leading organizations and initiatives to greater impact.

The new year is an opportunity to give, and several made appointments at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Suisun City to do just that Thursday.

The Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL), in conjunction with the Tri-City NAACP and American Red Cross, held a community blood drive in honor of National Blood Donor Month and a series of events recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) has opened their call for nominations for the 28th Annual Heart of Marin Awards. Everyone is encouraged to honor the contributions and achievements of nonprofits and leaders who help make our community healthier, happier, and more equitable by submitting nominations online. The deadline for submissions is Friday, November 13th, by 5:00 p.m.