As the vineyards turn gold and the air takes on that unmistakable Napa crispness, November invites us to slow down and look outward—to celebrate gratitude not just in words, but in action.

Whether it’s your first year in Napa or your fiftieth, there’s something special about living in a community that shows up for one another. Below are a few meaningful ways to give back this season—small acts that make a big impact.

Volunteer or Donate to Local Organizations

• Home for a Home - These homes give families not only a sense of connection and pride but also the stability and resources they need to transform their lives. 
• Mentis Napa Valley I Mentis, one of Napa’s oldest nonprofits, provides bilingual affordable mental health services to people of every age and income level.
• Community Action Napa Valley (CANV) – Donate food or volunteer to help local families through CANV’s Food Bank and Meals on Wheels programs. 
• City of Napa -  Volunteering is the ultimate way to help create the kind of community you want to live, work and play. 
• Napa County - Wildlife Rescue, Resource Conservation, Open Space Preservation
• Jameson Animal Ranch Rescue I Jameson Humane fosters harmony between humans, animals, and the planet to create a kinder, more compassionate world.
• Napa Humane – From dog-walking to event support, volunteers make a big difference for local pets in need. 
• Abode Services Napa – Accepting donations of coats, blankets, and toiletries for unhoused residents.
• Salvation Army Napa Corps – Year-round support programs and holiday drives for families.

Shop and Dine Local

Support local businesses and artisans—especially during the holidays.

Every local purchase helps a neighbor, a family, and the community.

• The Bennington
• Riza Plants
• Napa Bookmine
• Napa Valley Distillery
• The Marketplace at Copia
• Napa Soap Company
• Woodhouse Chocolate
• Napa Valley Olive Oil
• Sportago
• Mad Mod Shop

National Organizations

• Red Cross - volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to respond in emergencies.
• Action Against Hunger - save the lives of children and their families. We are there for them before and after disaster strikes. We enable people to provide for themselves, see their children grow up strong, and for whole communities to prosper.
• Ronald McDonald House - provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare.
• Cancer Research Institute - has driven breakthroughs in cancer immunotherapy by funding groundbreaking research, supporting life-saving clinical trials, and expanding access to the latest treatments.
• American Civil Liberties Union - the nation's largest public interest law firm, with a 50-state network of staffed, autonomous affiliate offices. 
• Environmental Defense Action Fund -  tackle the climate crisis head-on by building community power on a national scale, deploying climate campaigns and solutions that are meaningful and resonant, and then electing the climate champions that will continue this essential work.
• Friends of Animals - working to free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation around the world since 1957.

Spread Gratitude

Sometimes giving back starts right at home—sharing a kind word, checking on a neighbor, or simply expressing appreciation for the people who make your life richer. Gratitude has a way of rippling outward. As we move through this season of giving, I’m reminded that “home” is more than a place—it’s the people we share it with, and the care we show for one another.

Wishing you and your family a warm, joyful giving season filled with gratitude, connection, and community.

— Bart Moore
Moore Group Real Estate | Compass Napa Valley