Grant Awards - May 2008
 
     
  Note: In addition to grants listed, board members may make discretionary grants which do not meet the guidelines above.  
 
     
  Many Mansions
    $2,000 for hosting workshops of the Conejo Valley Affordable Housing Work Group, a coalition of Ventura County organizations working on implementing the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness. www.manymansions.org
 

Public Health Foundation Enterprises Inc. – Just Communities

    $50,000 per year for two years for general operating support for development of the Youth Organizers program and expansion of alumni and family networks.
www.justcommunitiescc.org
 

Pueblo Education Fund

    $50,000 per year for two years for operating support for the multi-issue grassroots membership organization mobilizing low-income residents of Santa Barbara County to work for social and economic justice
 

Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition - Bici Centro

    $16,000 in operating support to build the organizational capacity of the collectively-run nonprofit bike shop for low-income community members.
www.bicicentro.org
 

Turning Point Foundation – River Haven Community

    $25,000 for operating support and for a recycling program to sustain the self-governed community of homeless individuals.
www.turningpointfoundation.org
 
Second year funding of grants awarded in May 2007:
 
 

CAUSE – VC CLUE (Ventura County Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice)

    $30,000 per year for two years for expanded grassroots interfaith organizing, policy advocacy, and organizational development.
 
 

Future Leaders of America

    $60,000 per year for two years to support long-term sustainability and expand community outreach while involving youth in community service projects.
www.latinoleaders.org
 
Capacity Building Grants:
 
 

CAUSE (Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy)

    $15,000 for a five-year strategic planning process and capital campaign feasibility study
www.coastalalliance.com
 
 

CAUSE – VC CLUE (Ventura County Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice)

    $15,000 for strategic planning and training
 

Pueblo Education Fund

    $13,500 for technology upgrades including computer equipment and software, and staff training
 
 
 
 
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