Donate via CHEF for 50% match

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Grow Brighter Futures for Adults with I/DD

This December, we are thrilled to partner with the Community Health and Education Foundation (CHEF) for our Seeds of Independence Campaign. Every gift you make in December will be matched 50% by CHEF!

That means when our community helps Sunflower Hill reach our $30,000 goal, CHEF will contribute an additional $15,000—bringing the total impact to $45,000!

Your gift supports programs that:

  • Teach life skills and cooking classes to promote independence and healthy eating
  • Offer garden programs and summer camps that teach vocational skills, sustainability, and a connection to nature
  • Provide social and recreational activities that foster friendships, confidence, and inclusion
  • Supply our one-acre garden in Livermore and Irby Ranch community with needed resources

Fighting Food Insecurity

Our Sunflower Hill Garden also helps address food insecurity in the Tri-Valley region. In 2025 alone, we donated 3,864 pounds of organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs to our five local nonprofit partners who are on the front lines battling food insecurity in our community: Open Heart Kitchen, Tri-Valley Haven, Shepherd’s Gate, Culinary Angels, and One Nation Dream Makers. Most of our residents and participants rely on CalFresh/SNAP and face food insecurity themselves, making your support even more critical. Your donations in November helped us provide a free food pantry for all of our program participants.

Donations via CHEF for 50% Match

To maximize this wonderful CHEF match opportunity, we are asking our supporters to donate to Sunflower Hill via the CHEF platform throughout the month of December.

Donating online via credit card is the fastest and easiest way to ensure your donation is counted and matched right away – and CHEF covers ALL credit card and administrative fees.

CHEF also accepts checks to accommodate donors who prefer mailing larger gifts or using Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). Please note:

  • Checks should be made payable to: Community Health and Education Foundation (CHEF)
  • Memo line: Please write “Sunflower Hill”
  • Deadline: Checks must be received by December 31, 2025 (or before the match goal is reached) to qualify for the 50% match
  • If mailing a check: Please email us at [email protected] so we can notify CHEF of its arrival and thank you personally

Mail checks to:
Community Health and Education Foundation (CHEF)
c/o Sunflower Hill
PO Box 420
Livermore, CA 94551

Together, we can nurture independence, cultivate community, and grow a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Give today and grow brighter futures with us!

 

Donate via CHEF for 50% match

 

Watch the powerful Sunflower Hill video featuring award-winning singer Josh Groban that truly captures the heart of our mission.