La Luz Center Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
La Luz Center is a small nonprofit based in Sonoma, California, serving the Sonoma Valley. Founded in 1985 by volunteers led by Ligia Booker, it has long acted as a primary resource for disadvantaged families dealing with economic and social crises and seeking pathways to economic self-sufficiency. The organization began as a safe haven for immigrants needing help during emergencies and while starting new lives, and today it focuses on equipping residents with foundational life and work skills to strengthen the community. Recent developments show ongoing collaboration with other local organizations; for example, Sonoma Family Meal has announced a partnership with La Luz Center to design and implement two new programs beginning in 2026, created in coordination with La Luz and Sonoma Teen Services. The center continues to operate within the regional nonprofit landscape, delivering support to immigrant communities and other vulnerable residents through programs that build resilience and long-term self-reliance.