About Us

OUR VISION: An economically thriving, environmentally resilient, and socially inclusive community for all. OUR MISSION: Supporting essential needs, helping local businesses grow, preserving historic places and rural landscapes, and connecting neighbors. We do this through our innovative initiatives, partnerships, and events aimed to enrich our entire community. OUR VALUES: We affirm the dignity and worth of each member of our community. We strive for equity and work toward solutions to eliminate structural and systemic inequalities that harm some groups while benefiting others. We collaborate and build community through partnerships founded on integrity and trust. We incubate and advance innovative responses to the emergent needs of the community. We promote resiliency and wellbeing among everyone in our community and the environment we call home. We take care of resources we receive through the generosity of others and leverage those to benefit the community. We act with focused, deliberate purpose, acknowledging when we need to change course and seeking continuous growth and knowledge.

History and Purpose

An unusual organization with an unusual name. The why’s and how’s of Goosefoot.

Board and Staff

Meet our people. Learn about our supported organizations.

How Do We Do It?

How do we fund our programs? The Goose Grocer and stewardship of our Bayview properties allows us to thrive.

Contact Us

Find us. Call us. Email us. We’d love to hear from you!

Donate

We welcome donations towards our free business workshops and community events.

Remembering Nancy

Read about Nancy Nordhoff’s legacy, her commitment to
community building and giving generously