Giving Back Locally Can Mean the Most

Giving back is much more than a random act of kindness in Napa County. For many locals it is also a big part of their lives! While there are plenty of ways daily to pay it forward, help others and volunteer, there are also a number of service clubs and organizations with missions that range from helping children, the elders and those that are ill, to supporting education, building playgrounds for kids, and even providing humanitarian service to help build goodwill and further worldwide peace.

At this time of year, when it is a tradition to give thanks, keep in mind that the holidays are right around the corner. While it is a time of celebration, this is also a time to give back. In addition to giving back, a benefit of being a service club member, is the opportunity to meet other people and establish lifelong friendships. After working side-by-side with others, on projects such as planning major fundraisers, serving buckets of crab at a crab feed or staging Napa’s hometown Fourth of July parade, team members get to know each other very well. Here are some of the Napa County service organizations in which locals are, and can become, involved:

100 Women Who Care about Napa County

Founded 2014, 100 Women Who Care about Napa County was founded to make it easy, yet impactful, for women to give back to the community. Members are varied, and while individually it may be difficult to make a big impact, when 100 women get together the contribution quickly becomes huge! The group holds four, one-hour meetings per year, and each member pledges $100 per meeting ($400 per year) to support a local non-profit that serves women, children and families in Napa County. 100wwcnapa.org

100 Men Who Give a Damn about Napa County

Soon after the 100 Women organization took off, the guys got in the game and modeled their organization, 100 Men Who Give a Damn, after 100 Women Who Care. Same format, same financial pledge of $100 per meeting four times per year. 100mennapa.org

Active 20-30 Club of Napa #57

For years the Active 20-30 Club of Napa #57 has engaged young adults in their ‘20s and ‘30s creating social events and networking. The mission of the club, which meets a couple of times per month, is to improve the lives of disadvantaged youth throughout Napa County. napaactive2030.org or membership@napaactive2030.org.

Calistoga Lions Club

The Calistoga Lions Club meets the third Thursday of the month beginning at 6 p.m. in the Tucker Room at the Napa County Fairgrounds in Calistoga. (707) 942-6400

Calistoga Rotary Club

Calistoga Rotary Club meets every Thursday at noon in the Tucker Room at the Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 N. Oak Street. calistogarotary.org

Kiwanis (American Canyon, Gateway)

American Canyon Kiwanis meets in the evening once per month, at the DoubleTree Hotel in American Canyon. They raise money for programs locally and nationally. Some of the local programs include a school food drive, food pantry support, Boy Scouts food drives and an annual crab feed. amcankiwanis.org

Kiwanis Club (Napa – morning)

Kiwanis Club of Greater Napa meets early Wednesday mornings at Downtown Joe’s in Napa. This group participates in a variety of projects throughout the year that involve fundraising, community service, and assisting children locally and worldwide. Supported programs include Enchanted Hills Camp for the Blind, Shop with a Cop, holiday bell ringing, Hope Center and college scholarships. kiwanisclubofgreaternapa@gmail.com

Kiwanis Club (Napa – noon)

The Kiwanis Club of Napa was founded in 1922. This robust group meets Thursdays at noon at the Elks Lodge, in Napa. A mission of the Kiwanis Club of Napa is to give back through community service. Historically they have focused on the environment, conservation, public and business affairs and community safety. Additionally, they are known for their playground projects and have rebuilt more than 48 local playgrounds. kiwanisclubofnapa.org

Kiwanis (St. Helena)

The Kiwanis Club of St. Helena meets every Wednesday morning at the American Legion Hall in St. Helena. Because this club is in St. Helena, the focus is upon serving the community, as well as creating the benefits of fellowship and support. Because St. Helena is a special, small community, with charm and historic ambiance, club members feel as if they are more a “part” of the town when serving the community through Kiwanis. sthelenakiwanis.org

Kiwanis (Yountville)

Yountville Kiwanis Club is small, but mighty, with less than 30 members. The Kiwanis Club of Yountville is dedicated to the youth of Yountville, including continuing education. Scholarships are in place to demonstrate commitment to the career goals of local high school graduates. kiwanisyountville.com

Napa Women’s Club

Napa Women’s Club is a club designed for women to learn, make new friends and support opportunities to better the community. The First Edition meets on the second Tuesday of the month at the Napa Women’s Clubhouse in Old Town Napa. Napa Women’s Club Evening Edition meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Gatherings include socializing, hors d’oeuvres and wine. napawomensclub.com

Rotary Club of Napa

The mission of the Rotary Club of Napa is to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. This group of Rotarians meets Wednesdays at noon at the Elks Lodge, 2840 Soscol Avenue in Napa. naparotary.org or huntkaren3@gmail.com

Napa Sunrise Rotary

Napa Sunrise Rotary promotes “service above self” and meets on Thursdays at Silverado Resort at 7 a.m. Comprised of business and professional leaders, this group also supports local and far-reaching programs and events. napasunriserotary.net

Rotary of North Napa

The Rotary Club of North Napa meets on Tuesdays at the Culinary Arts Center of the Napa Valley Wine Train. This is a hands-on club and was selected by the Rotarian magazine (March 2007 issue) as one of the 5 clubs that serves a gourmet meal! northnaparotary.org

Soroptimist International (Napa)

Soroptimist International of Napa provides grants to nonprofit health and human service organizations or individuals who work to improve the lives of women and girls in Napa. This women’s service club meets at the Elks Lodge in Napa for lunch and dinner in other locations, a couple of times per month. sinapa@soroptimist.net

Soroptimist International (Calistoga)

Soroptimist International Calistoga also seeks to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world through scholarships and grants. Celebrating over 60 years, this club meets on Wednesdays at the All Seasons Bistro in Calistoga. sicalistoga.org or allseasonscalistoga@gmail.com

Soroptimist International (St. Helena)

Soroptimist International of St. Helena inspires action to create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls through a global network of members and international partners. Serving the Napa Valley since 1954, the St. Helena Chapter meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Harvest Inn Hotel in St. Helena. sisthelena.org

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