Napa Wine Country Heavyweights Put Their Muscle Behind Helping Families

NAPA VALLEY, CA — Napa Valley Vintners, a trade organization whose members include some of the industry's biggest hitters, announced a donation of more than half a million dollars to support Napa County families.

The nonprofit trade association of nearly 550 members will give $529,000 in grants to nonprofits to support "positive, nurturing environments for children at home."

The money will go to organizations that focus on parent education and family support programs. Programs also provide resources and referral services, connecting families to critical services, according to a statement from the association.

"These grants ensure that families across Napa County have access to the education, resources and support they need to thrive, creating a lasting impact for children and caregivers alike."

The latest round is part of a Local Issues Action Plan that the association calls a comprehensive approach to addressing a number of our community’s most pressing issues — food, housing, child care and mental health services. The demand for resources to respond to these needs is expanding, along with the cost of living in Napa County. The association has recognized that Napa's wine industry has magnified the issues, and their urgency.

The grant recipients include:

Up Valley Family Centers — $200,000

The Cope Family Center — $100,000

Parents CAN — $99,000

On The Move — $75,000

Puertas Abiertas — $55,000

The latest round of grants bring UpValley’s total support from the association to about $5.7 million and Cope’s to about $5.3 million, while Parents CAN, On The Move, and Puertas Abiertas have also received millions in association funding. To date, the association has invested more than $245 million in community health, youth development and the environment, according to the association.

Earlier this year, association announced $2 million in funding for programs on school campuses, $1.2 Million for youth afterschool programs.

Upcoming fundraising events benefitting the Youth Wellness Initiative include The Boca Raton Artisans of Wine & Food Jan. 15-18, 2026 and Auction Napa Valley June 5-6, 2026.