Funds that support access to basic needs such as food, health care, housing, mental health and other human services.
Women's Legacy Fund
This fund was established to support programs of local organizations t
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This fund was established to support programs of local organizations that improve the lives of women and girls in SLO county. Donations may be made to one of the following:
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- The Endowment, a permanent fund which sustains grant making over many years.
- Operations, to support the work of volunteers and staff in administration, education, and outreach for the current year.
- Next year’s grants, which will be gifted in full to award recipients of the next annual grant cycle.
SLO County UndocuSupport Fund
SLO County UndocuSupport provides and connects resources, support and
.. Show moreSLO County UndocuSupport provides and connects resources, support and
SLO County UndocuSupport provides and connects resources, support and advocacy for and with undocumented and other immigrant families in SLO County in order to make meaningful impact and true system change.
Fire Relief Fund
The Fire Relief Fund will enable local donors to make gifts to support
.. Show moreThe Fire Relief Fund will enable local donors to make gifts to support
The Fire Relief Fund will enable local donors to make gifts to support those impacted by the wildfires throughout California. The Foundation will redistribute funding to the closest community foundations near the disaster to direct to local agencies who are on the ground in their communities providing immediate support to those most in need. The Community Foundation has waived all administrative fees so 100% of donations will be used for grantmaking.
People's Self-Help Housing Corporation Endowment Fund
Preventive Health Care Endowment Fund
This fund supports programs that promote the health and well-being of
.. Show moreThis fund supports programs that promote the health and well-being of
This fund supports programs that promote the health and well-being of the community, encourages behaviors that focus on preventing disease, and enables county residents to reach and maintain optimal health stability and independence.
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Project Heartbeat
Supports the purchase of heart rate monitors for the Cambria Community
.. Show moreSupports the purchase of heart rate monitors for the Cambria Community
Supports the purchase of heart rate monitors for the Cambria Community Healthcare District. For more information about Project Heartbeat, please visit the Cambria Community Healtcare District website.
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SLO County Feed the Hungry Endowment Fund
This fund was established by the SLO County Board of Supervisors from
.. Show moreThis fund was established by the SLO County Board of Supervisors from
This fund was established by the SLO County Board of Supervisors from monies received in a settlement concerning overcharging customers at the Albertson's food store chain. The fund will be used to support the programs of the Food Bank or other food distribution nonprofits
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End Kids Cancer
CANCER RESEARCH, CANCER NAVIGATION AND PREVENTION
CANCER RESEARCH
.. Show moreCANCER RESEARCH, CANCER NAVIGATION AND PREVENTION
CANCER RESEARCH
CANCER RESEARCH, CANCER NAVIGATION AND PREVENTION
CANCER RESEARCH
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- We have been funding some of the most advanced pediatric cancer research in the country, at their earliest phases with tremendous success. This research has benefited children in many parts of the world.
- We have supported a vaccine trial that reduced the relapse rates by 50% for a certain group of kids.
- We supported the development of two drugs before proof of concept was established. Once our funding helped establish proof of concept for these two drugs, the FDA and NCI came in with multi-million-dollar investments.
Marion M. Sinsheimer Fund for Teens
This fund will provide grants to local organizations which provide ser
.. Show moreThis fund will provide grants to local organizations which provide ser
This fund will provide grants to local organizations which provide services, activities and programs for teenagers in SLO County.
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Parents Helping Parents Endowment Fund
Supports a family resource center providing support, resources, referr
.. Show moreSupports a family resource center providing support, resources, referr
Supports a family resource center providing support, resources, referrals, and information to families of children with special needs.
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Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL SLO)
The Foundation works with HEAL SLO to combat the problem of obesity. O
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The Foundation works with HEAL SLO to combat the problem of obesity. Over $60,000 has been granted to address recommendations of the plan developed by the Childhood Obesity Prevention Task Force.
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Helen and Ronald Dunin Memorial Endowment Fund
This fund was created to help people who are attempting to help themse
.. Show moreThis fund was created to help people who are attempting to help themse
This fund was created to help people who are attempting to help themselves. Funds will be disbursed in the form of loans, grants, stipends and scholarships.
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Transitions-Mental Health Association Youth Mental Health Fund
This fund assists youth (ages 12-17) served by Transitions-Mental Heal
.. Show moreThis fund assists youth (ages 12-17) served by Transitions-Mental Heal
This fund assists youth (ages 12-17) served by Transitions-Mental Health Association and the agency’s Youth Treatment Program. Services provide mental health treatment within a residential setting for young people in the foster care system who need help to recover, stabilize, and transition into adulthood.
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Access for All Fund
ACTION for Healthy Communities Designated Fund
This fund supports the administrative efforts for the ACTION for Healt
.. Show moreThis fund supports the administrative efforts for the ACTION for Healt
This fund supports the administrative efforts for the ACTION for Healthy Communities collaborative. The collaborative produces a countywide Vital Signs data report with a focus on San Luis Obispo County.
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AIDS Support Network Endowment Fund
ALPHA Endowment Fund
Pregnancy & Parenting Support of San Luis Obispo (also known as San Lu
.. Show morePregnancy & Parenting Support of San Luis Obispo (also known as San Lu
Pregnancy & Parenting Support of San Luis Obispo (also known as San Luis Obispo ALPHA) Fund was established to support the mission of Pregnancy & Parenting Support of San Luis Obispo in providing San Luis Obispo County families with emotional support, practical assistance and connections to community resources from pregnancy through a child's second year.
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Alva, Ernest & William Righetti Fund for Seniors and People with Disabilities
This fund was established by the Righetti family to assist organizatio
.. Show moreThis fund was established by the Righetti family to assist organizatio
This fund was established by the Righetti family to assist organizations that help disabled and/or elderly citizens of the County of San Luis Obispo.
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Amy L. Arsenio Endowment Fund
Chris Jespersen Memorial Society Endowment Fund
Community Action Partnership Endowment Fund
This agency endowment will provide support to the Community Action Pro
.. Show moreThis agency endowment will provide support to the Community Action Pro
This agency endowment will provide support to the Community Action Program to carry out its role and mission as described in their governing documents.
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Community Counseling Center of SLO County Endowment Fund
Community Needs Fund
This unrestricted endowment fund supports ongoing discretionary grantm
.. Show moreThis unrestricted endowment fund supports ongoing discretionary grantm
This unrestricted endowment fund supports ongoing discretionary grantmaking that responds to the most pressing issues facing people in our community.
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Disaster Support Fund
The Community Foundation has a Disaster Support Fund to assist communi
.. Show moreThe Community Foundation has a Disaster Support Fund to assist communi
The Community Foundation has a Disaster Support Fund to assist communities affected by natural disasters or pandemics. Donations to the fund will provide both immediate relief and support rebuilding and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the recent devastation. Grants from the fund will be distributed to nonprofit agencies and organizations directly assisting individuals to meet needs as they arise and to deploy resources where they are most needed. The Community Foundation has waived all administrative fees so 100% of donations will be used for grantmaking.
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Emergency Medical Services Fund
Fund purposes: Support the appropriate use of 911, CPR, AED, and First
.. Show moreFund purposes: Support the appropriate use of 911, CPR, AED, and First
Fund purposes: Support the appropriate use of 911, CPR, AED, and First Aid through public education; Foster growth, continuous improvement, and personnel development of members of the Emergency Medical Services community; Support education of individuals
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Foster Parents Association Endowment Fund
Friends of Senior Nutrition Program Endowment Fund
Fund for Vineyard and Farm Workers
Brian & Johnine Talley established this endowed fund to provide grants
.. Show moreBrian & Johnine Talley established this endowed fund to provide grants
Brian & Johnine Talley established this endowed fund to provide grants to organizations that improve the lives of vineyard and farm workers in SLO County. They hope to build this fund with support from other wineries and agricultural organizations in the County.
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Goodwill Industries Endowment Fund
Goodwill Industries established a fund at the Foundation to help carry
.. Show moreGoodwill Industries established a fund at the Foundation to help carry
Goodwill Industries established a fund at the Foundation to help carry out its mission of helping people find employment, housing and education.
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