We recently received the following email from Wilson Artisan Wineries about The Children of the Vineyard Workers Scholarship Fund and wanted to share it with our readers. The fund is administered by Antoine Favero, who is winemaker for several of the Wilson Artisan Wineries including Mazzocco Sonoma, Soda Rock, Jaxon Keys, etc.
With more than 30 applicants thus far this year from around Sonoma County, we need your support!
The Children of the Vineyard Workers Scholarship Fund benefits students with one or more parent(s) working in wine agriculture – the true cornerstone of the wine industry in Sonoma County. Children of employees of ANY Sonoma County winery related business are eligible, with scholarship funds available for traditional college, junior college and trade schools.
In lieu of the annual fundraiser gala, we are asking for cash donations to the fund which can be made at the link below. Cash donations are tax deductible and can be set up as a one time or monthly contribution.
ABOUT THE FUND:
Twenty four years ago, Ken and Diane Wilson held a casual barbecue at Wilson Winery with the belief that children of Sonoma County vineyard workers should not be limited by financial hardships in their pursuit of higher educational opportunities; thus began the Children of the Vineyard Scholarship fundraiser (CVWSF). In 2002, the Wilson Family collaborated with the Sonoma County Farm Bureau given their deep-rooted values in the agricultural industry and education. Each year, Wilson Artisan Wineries is honored to provide numerous scholarships benefiting youth across Sonoma County and has distributed more than $500,000 in scholarships since inception.
From Cindy Robledo, 2011 Scholarship Recipient: “I wanted to help my parents as much as I could financially while in college at Sonoma State and scholarships like this one definitely made an impact. I received my degree from Sonoma State in Business Administration with a focus on the wine industry.”
From Rebecca Ruiz, 2012 Scholarship Recipient: “As a first generation college student, I didn’t realize how expensive higher education is. Receiving this scholarship lifted some weight off my shoulders and allowed me to focus on my studies and make the most of my first year of college.”
Other Past Recipients:
Sergio Bernal Gutierrez – Ellis Alden Vineyards, Susan Cruz – EJ Gallo, Lucia & Alejandra Diaz, Leonel Soto, Celene & Angel Rodriguez – Pedroncelli Winery, Alba Fernanda Diaz Canela, Karlett Torres, Cristian Ruiz – Sonoma Cutrer Vineyard, Ana Ruiz Gonzalez – Syar Family Vineyards, Jorge Solorio – Seghesio Winery, Jesus Gonzalez – Garden Creek Vineyards, Guadalupe & Jorge Ibanez – Mauritson Vineyards, Sarahi Robledo – Knights Valley Ranch, Alvaro Zamora – River Road Vineyards, Victor Guzman – Ferrari Carano, Matias Lopez – Facility Technician, Josue Merlin Solorio – Calderwood Inn, Pedro Napoles Serrano – Prenda Vineyards, Isabel Nunez Perez – Rio Lago Ranch & Vineyards, Taylor Richardson – Westside Vineyards, Nancy Vega – York Creek Vineyards, Jorge Cervantes – A. Rafanelli, Nicolas Hernandez Ramirez, Jassel Dolores & Xitlali Cespedes – Redwood Empire Vineyard Management, Andrea & Alejandra Perez – Virginia Dare, Rodolfo Torres, Tania Lopez – Korbel Winery, Yaquelin Zuniga – Unti Vineyards, Cynthia Cendejas – Wilson Winery, Jordan Cruz Loya – Vinepro Vineyard Management, Llasmin Garcia – Four Season Winery, Belen Gudino – Jene-Jojo & Susie Garcia Vineyard, Moises Hernandez – Vinewood Cellars, Candelaria Lopez, Luis Melecio – Ridge Vineyards, Rosalva Maldonado Rios – Red Car Wine Company, Eduardo Sandoval – Tractor Operator…AND MANY MORE!
For more information about the Children of the Vineyard Workers Scholarship Fund:
https://www.wilsonartisanwines.com/scholarship
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