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The Sonoma County International Resource Guide is a listing of non-profit organizations in Sonoma County seeking to enhance and promote greater international awareness and participation throughout the community.

Although the Economic Development Board (EDB) has made every effort to identify and contact a broad range of local non-profit international organizations, we do not represent that this Sonoma County International Resource Guide is a complete listing of all organizations who may have international interests or concerns. We hope to broaden the guide to include new or additional groups and organizations. To have your group considered for listing or to update your information, please complete the Response Form.

Please be aware that the information published in the Sonoma County International Resource Guide has been provided by the individual participating organizations. The EDB is not responsible for the accuracy of the content.

Alliance Française de Santa Rosa

To promote the French language and culture around the world. Non-profit organization. Library, movies, cultural and gastronomical events with a french twist! French language classes, picnics, monthly luncheons…

Contact Information:
Najine Shariat, President
Santa Rosa
Phone : (707) 543-8151
info@afsantarosa.org
www.afsantarosa.org

Armenians of the North Bay (ANB)

ANB provides support, education, and cultural events for people of Armenian descent regardless of religious, cultural, or political affiliations.

Contact Information:
Christyne Davidian
Petaluma
Phone : (707) 738-1919
christyne@callatg.com

Cultural Care AuPair

The Cultural Care AuPair program is a unique combination of child care and cultural exchange. Parents enjoy flexible, live-in child care. Children benefit from a one-to-one relationship with a nurturing companion, and the whole family gets to learn about another country's customs and traditions for a year.

Contact Information:
Denyse Caven
Santa Rosa
Phone : (800) 333-6056
aupair@culturalcare.com
www.culturalcare.com

Danish Sisterhood of America

To promote the Danish heritage and culture by offering fellowship, information, social activities, and community service. We are open to anyone interested in joining us.

Contact Information:
Sindy Mikkelsen Poremba
Penngrove
Phone : (707) 794-8430
sindyp@comcast.net

Friends of Kagoshima Association

FKA and counterpart, Friends of Santa Rosa Association, formed 1983 to renew link established by Kanaye Nagasawa, Japanese Samurai of Kagoshima and Fountaingrove. Assists Sunrise Rotary Club with annual Santa Rosa-Kagoshima Student Exchange, which is open to Sonoma County students. Speaker available for groups.

Contact Information:
Fern Harger, President
Santa Rosa
Phone : (707) 539-8030
Fax : (707) 539-8030
fharger@juno.com

Japanese-American Citizens League, Sonoma County Chapter

The Sonoma County Chapter of the National Japanese-American Citizens League (JACL) advocates for legislation and issues concerning Asian Americans and other minorities, educates the public about the Japanese-American internment, and promotes Japanese-American culture.

Contact Information:
Carol Kawase
Santa Rosa
Phone : (707) 964-2619
Fax : (707) 964-6718
info@sonomacojacl.org
www.sonomacojacl.org

North Bay Italian Cultural Foundation

The North Bay Italian Cultural Foundation is the coming together of people of all ancestries who are interested in sharing and enjoying things Italian and Italian-American customs.

Contact Information:
Virginia Mennucci Wilburn
Santa Rosa
Phone : (707) 591-9696
Fax : (707) 591-9797
nbicf@sonic.net
www.nbicf.org

Redwood Empire Chinese Association

This nonprofit organization provides a cultural heritage base, community interaction, and assistance for immigrants and others who need translation services, classes in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, dancing, singing, and social opportunities for youth and adults, plus networking with other organizations, services, and governmental agencies.

Contact Information:
Nancy Wang
PO Box 7854
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Phone : (707) 576-0533
www.recacenter.org

Rohnert Park Sister Cities Committee

Promotes cultural diversity and exchanges information with Sister City Hashimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, which was formed in 1984 in Rohnert Park.

Contact Information:
City of Rohnert Park
Rohnert Park
Phone : (707) 588-2227
Fax : (707) 588-2263
www.rpcity.org

Santa Rosa Hosts

Santa Rosa Hosts is a group of volunteers working with the International Diplomacy Council of San Francisco to provide home hospitality for foreign visitors of the U.S. State Dept., thus improving worldwide understanding and communication.

Contact Information:
Patricia Givens
Santa Rosa
Phone: (707) 541-0511
Fax: (707) 569-1522
pgivens@sonic.net

Santa Rosa Junior College

The college offers students (18 years and older) the opportunity to study in England, France, Italy, Spain, China, Mexico, and Costa Rica for periods of 6 to 12 weeks. The courses are taught in English by community college faculty. Work in Britain and Australia (wine industry) are also offered as part of the Work Experience Program. More than 100 foreign students attend SRJC each semester.

Contact Information:
Santa Rosa Junior College
Steve Olson
1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, 95401
Phone: (707) 527-4441
Fax: (707) 527-4794
solson@santarosa.edu
www.santarosa.edu/instruction

Sonoma Sister Cities Association

We promote global understanding and peace by sponsoring cultural exchanges between the people of our community and our three "sister cities" Greve, Italy; Patzcuaro, Mexico; and Kaniv, Ukraine.

Contact Information:
City of Sonoma
Alice King
Sonoma
Phone : (707) 939-0306
www.sonomasca.org

Sons of Norway

The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote, preserve, and cherish a lasting appreciation of the heritage and culture of Norway and other Nordic countries while growing soundly as a fraternal benefit society and offering maximum benefits to its members.

Contact Information:
John Hill, Jr.
Penngrove
Phone : (707) 793-9006
Fax: (707) 935-4298
jrhilljr@earthlink.net
www.sofn.com

Swiss-California Foundation (SCF)

The Swiss-California Foundation prepares Swiss graduates for future leadership roles in economic and governmental relations between Switzerland and the United States.

Contact Information:
Project Coordinator
Santa Rosa
Phone : (707) 565-6456
Fax : (707) 565-7231
info@swisscalifornia.com
www.swisscalifornia.com

The Scandinavians

The Scandinavian board includes representatives from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. We welcome anyone with an interest in Scandinavian culture and history, for fellowship and social activities. Monthly events. Newsletter.

Contact Information:
Keith Carlson
Santa Rosa
Phone : (707) 542-5640

Vasa Order of America

Preserve, promote, and celebrate Swedish and Scandinavian heritage and culture.

Contact Information:
Linnea Koagedal
Petaluma
Phone : (707) 763-1080
linneak@pacbell.net
www.vasaorder.com

To be included in the Sonoma County International Resource Guide, please print and complete the response form below and return it via fax to (707) 565-7231 or by postal mail to:

Economic Development Board
401 College Ave, Suite D
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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