Mission Statement

The mission of the Petaluma Community Relations Council is to serve as a coalition of individuals and groups, promoting the values of respect, appreciation and understanding among all people in our community. To foster positive human relations, we respond to the needs of our community by acting as a reliable source of information and a convener on issues where all community voices are welcomed.

Organizations in the Council

Who We Are

The following organizations are members of the coalition committed to promoting the values
of the Petaluma Community Relations Council.

MENTOR ME

MENTOR ME

Mentor Me empowers youth in need to achieve their highest potential by matching them with an adult mentor. MORE INFO

COTS
Committee on the Shelterless

COTS

Founded in 1988, we empower Sonoma County’s homeless families, veterans, and adults to rebuild their lives and find housing for good. MORE INFO

ELIM Lutheran Church

ELIM Lutheran Church

We encourage all people to grow in their faith, to deepen their relationships with others, and to live lives of service to seek justice and peace. MORE INFO

Petaluma United Methodist Church

Petaluma United Methodist Church

We are an inclusive, loving congregation immersed in God’s Spirit so Christ’s love emerges towards God and towards the world. We serve in the Petaluma community and beyond. MORE INFO

ONEPETALUMA

ONEPETALUMA

We are a group of Petalumans committed to encouraging and creating peace, justice, and equity in our community. MORE INFO

St. James Catholic Church

St. James Catholic Church

Founded in 1964 St. James Catholic Church is the second Catholic Church built in Petaluma. We are an active parish with many ministries. MORE INFO

B’nai Israel Jewish Center

B’nai Israel Jewish Center

We provide an inclusive center for Jewish life that addresses the cultural, religious, spiritual, educational, and social needs of those who wish to identify with the Jewish community. MORE INFO

Petaluma Blacks for Community Development

Petaluma Blacks for Community Development

Through various programs and events we share black history and culture within the Sonoma county community. MORE INFO

Petaluma People Services Center

Petaluma People Services Center

We strive to improve the social and economic health of our community — one child, one adult, and one senior at a time. MORE INFO

Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma

Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma

We seek the power of love to transform our hearts and minds. We act on our values to create a fairer and kinder community in Petaluma and beyond. MORE INFO

Interfaith Movement For Human Integrity

Interfaith Movement For Human Integrity

We pursue justice and equality; honor holistic approaches to well-being; cherish peace building traditions; uphold the dignity and sanctity of every human life. MORE INFO

Conservation Action Fund for Education

Conservation Action Fund for Education

Our primary mission is to educate, engage and empower the public regarding sustainability and the environment. MORE INFO

Petaluma Police Department

Petaluma Police Department

Working with our community to provide professional police services with innovation and excellence. Those we serve know those who serve them. MORE INFO

Metta Center for Nonviolence

Metta Center for Nonviolence

We offer educational resources for the safe and effective use of nonviolence. MORE INFO

St. John’s Episcopal Church

St. John’s Episcopal Church

We bring Christ to life: celebrating the mysteries; honoring the beauty and wisdom of every person; healing the soul; and serving the peace and renewal of the earth. MORE INFO

Petaluma Housing Action Team

Petaluma Housing Action Team

We are a group of local citizens committed to finding solutions to the housing crisis in Petaluma. MORE INFO

Mothers Care

Mothers Care

We provide a variety of pregnancy and postpartum support services tailored to meet your individual needs. MORE INFO

Petaluma Arts Center

Petaluma Arts Center

Our mission is about building community through art. We are art in the heart of Petaluma. MORE INFO

Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens

Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens

Founded in 1929, JACL is the oldest and largest Asian American Civil Rights organization in the United States. MORE INFO

St. Vincent de Paul Church

St. Vincent de Paul Church

As a Eucharist centered people, we live our faith in word and deed by sharing our time, talent, and treasure to support one another and serve those in need. MORE INFO

Women Walking

Women Walking

Women walking together bridge our communities step by step.

Rebuilding Together Petaluma

Rebuilding Together Petaluma

We mobilize volunteers and businesses to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners in Petaluma. We believe that everyone deserves a safe and healthy home. MORE INFO

Peaceful World Foundation
We are dedicated to fostering a culture of global peace through the promotion of hosted conversations and education. We strive to build peace in the world one conversation at a time and provide support for nonprofit organizations in their community peace building efforts in the field of the arts and mindful education.

Peaceful World Foundation

We are dedicated to fostering a culture of global peace through grantmaking, promoting hosted conversations and education. MORE INFO

Cool Petaluma

Cool Petaluma

Cool Petaluma is a grassroots effort that focuses on building up our social networks to help neighborhoods become more planet friendly, disaster resilient, and community rich. MORE INFO

 

RESPECT - APPRECIATION - UNDERSTANDING DIVERSITY

Community Leaders of the Council

Steering Committee

Lou Zweier, Chair
Rabbi Ted Feldman, Founder of PCRC and Past Chair
Elece Hempel
Faith Ross
Phyllis Tajii
Peggy Sebera
Carole Barlas
Robert Tomaszewski
Heidi Majano
Some Fun Facts about our agency

Stats

27
Organizations Involved
243
Individuals
61917
Population of Petaluma

Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

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Petaluma Community Relations Council


Petaluma
CA 94952
United States
info@petalumacrc.org

VISION STATEMENT

The Petaluma Community Relations Council (PCRC) will serve as a forum for organizations in our community who seek to connect to, and learn from, each other on issues impacting our community. This forum is comprised of representatives from faith communities, organizations, city government, and individuals. The Council will hold discussions, seek community input, host guest speakers and community events, and when there is consensus to do so, develop and promote messages and activities in accordance with its Mission Statement. The Council does not endorse any political party. It does endorse and support the health, safety, and welfare of all members of our community.