Throughout J. Lohr’s first fifty years, community support and giving back have been an important part of our winery's all-encompassing sustainability ethos.
As part of our 50th anniversary during 2024, we have partnered with a charitable, non-profit organization in each state to support their mission with a $5,000 donation – for a total of more than $250,000 nationwide. You can read the campaign's press release here and learn more about each state's awarded charity below.
Thank you to the many J. Lohr fans who took the time to nominate their own favorite, deserving non-profit in our sweepstakes! Our Children's Trust of Eugene, Oregon was drawn at random from the entries and will receive a $5,000 donation from J. Lohr.
Our Giving Communities
Over the years, J. Lohr's extensive philanthropic support traditionally falls under one of three categories:
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Health and Well-Being of Children and Families
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Community Arts Organizations and Foundations
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Education and Wine Industry Research
Featured Charity
You can use the scroll buttons below to browse profiles of the charitable groups in each state J. Lohr has donated $5,000 to in this, our fiftieth anniversary year.
Our Charities
Here's the state-by-state roster of the non-profits J. Lohr is donating $5,000 to this year.
Alaska
To Live & Love the Arts. The PAC is the place to be. A gathering place where all are welcome to share the arts as a passion and way of life. To evolve the Arts in Alaska and make them accessible to all.
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Arizona
A family-owned 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, giving as many shoes, to as many souls, as possible.
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Arkansas
Shorter College is a private, faith-based, two-year liberal arts college located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 1886 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Shorter College is one of the nation’s 110 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and the only private, two-year HBCU in the nation
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California
As a world-renowned research institution and the founding member of the National Comprehensive Care Network, City of Hope is at the forefront of the next generation of treatments, serving as a leader in the delivery of personalized, whole-person care.
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Colorado
Provides food and necessities to people in need through signature programs and by teaming up with hundreds of Hunger Relief Partners to serve communities across Colorado and Wyoming, the largest food bank coverage area in the contiguous United States
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Connecticut
The mission of Bread For Life is to provide food, fellowship and a sense of dignity to those in need. We are a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that relies on the generosity of our community to help us fulfill our mission that no one goes hungry in our town. Our vision is accomplished by providing meals served daily in our kitchen, delivered within our senior community and also to our home-bound citizens, and to children in the summer. Bread For Life strives to help our clients with their personal needs through referrals to appropriate agencies. We also are a voice to educate our community on hunger and poverty.
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Delaware
Founded in 1986, the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware provides a safe, affordable "home away from home" to families of seriously or chronically ill or injured children who are being treated at area hospitals and operates 3 Ronald McDonald Family Rooms within pediatric units of hospitals across Delaware. The House is a place where families can stay together and receive the kind of special care they need at such difficult times. Families find a bit of comfort and peace and a hot evening meal after a long day at the Hospital. The Ronald McDonald House of Delaware's mission is to support families in reaching the hope of tomorrow from the challenges of today
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Florida
To empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment.
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Georgia
Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Our goal is to help bring persons with intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted, respected, and given the chance to become useful and productive citizens.
Hawaii
HCF has been working to make Hawaiʻi a better place since 1916. HCF inspires generosity, advocates for equity, forges connections, and invests in community to create a better Hawai‘i.
Idaho
The Idaho Foodbank in an efficient and caring manner, provides food, information, and supportive services to hungry people through partnerships with nonprofit agencies, the food industry, government, volunteers, corporations, and individuals by serving as a central clearinghouse for donated and purchased food. The Foodbank has 3 central points in ID where donated food & merchanise is collected.
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Illinois
Our mission is to end hunger. To achieve our mission, we work in partnership with a network of community-based organizations and individuals. Together, we connect our neighbors with healthy food, lift our voices and advance solutions that address the root causes of hunger – poverty, systemic inequity and structural racism. Together, we are greater. Together, we can end hunger.
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Indiana
For 25 years, Second Helpings has accepted donated perishable and overstocked food to prepare nutritious meals for thousands of hungry children and adults every day, and distributes them free of charge through local social service agencies in central Indiana. Second Helpings also trains unemployed and underemployed adults for meaningful careers in the culinary industry.
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Iowa
JDRF is the leader in research leading to a cure for type 1 diabetes in the world. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $2.1 billion to diabetes research
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Kansas
Cottonwood, Inc. was established in 1972 to provide services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Cottonwood is the single point of entry connecting individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities to the network of services in this area.
Kentucky
ALREADY RECOGNIZED AS A LEADER IN INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING, KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER IS ADVANCING A STATEWIDE SCIENCE LITERACY CAMPAIGN TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO EXPLORE SCIENCE IN EVERYDAY LIFE.
Louisiana
Growing up without a father is a challenge facing thousands of boys in New Orleans. Son of a Saint exists for these boys, providing mentorship, education, recreation, cultural enrichment, and emotional support.
Maine
The Opportunity Alliance is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine - addressing issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community support.
Maryland
volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving the needs of adults in Anne Arundel County who are not yet functionally literate, or who are not yet functionally literate in the English language (English Language Learners-ELL).
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Massachusetts
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provides expert, compassionate, and equitable care to children, adults, and their families, while advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases. We train new generations of clinicians and scientists, disseminate innovative patient therapies and scientific discoveries around the world, and reduce the impact of cancer, while at all times maintaining a focus on those communities who have been historically marginalized.
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Michigan
Angels of Hope’s mission is to provide critical support to Michigan families directly impacted by cancer. Our goal is to help ease the burden caused by the disease, its treatment and its devastating effects – both financial and emotional.
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Minnesota
We tailor grant programs for each family we work with, so they receive help where they need it most. Angels of Hope has also developed a series of unique programs that provide emotional support to families coping with cancer.
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Mississippi
The mission of Mississippi Children's Museum is to create unparalleled experiences to inspire excellence and a lifelong joy or learning. The museum accomplishes this mission through hands-on and engaging exhibits and programs focusing on literacy, the arts, science, health and nutrition.
Missouri
Center of Creative Arts is a nationally recognized organization whose innovative programs encourage people to see, think and express themselves in new ways. As a leader in arts education, and the largest multidisciplinary arts institution in St. Louis, we annually serve more than 50,000 people of all ages and skill levels, from enthusiastic amateurs to emerging professionals-all taught by a faculty of distinguished arts educators.
Montana
Founded in 1983, the Montana Food Bank Network works to end hunger in Montana through food acquisition and distribution, education, and advocacy.
Nebraska
Founded in 1970 by families whose loved ones had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF International) is a leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization - we help make everyday life better while driving toward cures.
Nevada
OV helps people with disabilities. Offering day services, workforce development, social recreation, and many other passions of their clients.
New Hampshire
The mission of FEEDNH.org Great New Hampshire Restaurants' Charitable Trust - is to strangthen New Hampshire communities through philanthrophic collaboration, dedicated employee involvement and volunteerism benefiting local Families, Elderly, Education, and Disadvantaged.
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New Jersey
JDRF is the leader in research leading to a cure for type 1 diabetes in the world. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and currently there is no cure for this disease. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes in Pennsylvania, JDRF has awarded more than $2.5 billion to diabetes research
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New Mexico
Providing family housing, meals, and support, just steps away from patient care
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New York
Stew Leonards started the Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation, leading us to write two books and raise $6 million for water safety awareness. Our dream has always been to open a swim school. Drowning is a leading cause of death for children four and under, but those who receive swim lessons are 88% less likely to drown.
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North Carolina
Providing family housing, meals, and support, just steps away from patient care.
North Dakota
The Great Plains Food Bank is North Dakota's largest hunger-relief organization with a mission to end hunger through community partnershipsThe only food bank in the state of North Dakota, it recovers food that otherwise would go to waste from a range of food industry partners and through its programs and services distributes it to those in need throughout North Dakota and Clay County, Minn
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Ohio
Yes, we’re a foodbank. We collect and distribute an impressive amount of food. But that’s not all. We’re a hub for caring people who want to give back with their time, talent and treasure. We’re a welcome place to imagine and to test out fresh new ideas to tackle tough social issues. We’re a collection of passionate people who want to do all we can for poverty and health as a whole. So, when life happens, we’re here for our neighbors who need us.
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Oklahoma
Founded in 1980, the RFB distributes food through a network of more than 1,300 community-based partner agencies and schools in 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma.
Oregon
The Healing Project is a one-of-a-kind program that aims to bring a small amount of peace and hope to families who have experienced the death of a family member. The Healing Project provides lodging at a private setting in Central Oregon for guests to get away from the stresses of their life, rediscover beauty in the world and most importantly, dedicate time to their loved one and their grief.
Pennsylvania
Cradles to Crayons is a non-profit organization that provides resources such as school supplies and clothing to homeless and low-income children.
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Rhode Island
Horizon has been supporting the RI Food Bank for many years and feeds individuals and families who would go hungry without the support of the RIFB
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South Dakota
Our mission is to provide a welcoming place where people can gather, receive nourishment and experience love in action, and to assist volunteers in providing food and fellowship to those served through the ministry of The Banquet. The Banquet meal ministry was founded in 1985 starting with just one meal per week. We now serve 16 meals per week at two locations. The Banquet is a volunteer-based ministry, which means our meals are paid for, prepared by, and served by volunteer groups who come from Sioux Falls and the surrounding area.
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Tennessee
Provide a life-affirming and inspiring experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.
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Texas
From farmers to fry cooks, servers to commilers, Southern Smoke takse scare of our own by putting dollars directly into the pockets of food and beverage workers when its needed most. Whether there are mental health needs or unforseen hardships, or funds and recorses help those who put food on the table. No ask is too big or too small.
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Utah
Our mission is to empower people to grow and eat healthy, organic, local food through programs at community sites, school programs, an education center, and the Green Phoenix Farm that assists homeless women and families to get back on their feet through gardening.
Vermont
Feeding Chittenden works to alleviate humger by feeding people and cultivating opportunities. As the largest direct service emergency food prodider in Vermont. Feeding Chittenden serves over 12,000 people each year.
Feeding Chittenden is a Program of The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO).
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Virginia
Feed More is dedicated to feeding our neighbors who are food insecure across 29 counties and five cities
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Washington
Serving WA restaurant and hospitality workers and their families during times of crisis.
West Virginia
To provide high quality, accessible comprehensive and cost-effective healthcare services to our patients while serving as their medical home.
Wisconsin
Every day, thousands of Milwaukee’s youth stream through our doors and participate in academic and recreational programming. We provide safety and support during critical hours of the day as well as meals, strong role models, organized athletics and access to the arts. At the Clubs, there’s a way for every kid to get involved and learn something new.
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Wyoming
Our Mission is to provide residential, community, outpatient substance abuse, and mental health services.
