The Women’s Fund of Northern Santa Barbara County has awarded $120,000 to four local organizations committed to ensuring underprivileged women and children get a helping hand.
“We are so pleased to be able to award grants to these amazing organizations doing important work serving the critical needs of women, children, and families in the North County communities,” Women’s Fund co-hair Judy Markline said in a statement.
Members of the Women’s Fund—an organization that began as a circle of 16 women and now boasts a 200-member roster—decided to raise money to make a difference in the community.
One of the four organizations awarded for its noble cause and mission was Angels Foster Care, which received $40,000 to recruit, train, and support much-needed North County foster care providers who tend to homeless babies.
Another nonprofit group awarded a grant is the Community Action Commission Front Porch Program, which was given $20,000 for its efforts to connect children who are either neglected or at
risk of being abused with community
services.
The Community Health Centers of the Central Coast: Children’s Dental Program was also recognized, and was given a grant of $30,000. The grant will fund 300 free dental appointments for uninsured low-income children aged 6 months to 18 years.
Meals on Wheels was the fourth program to receive a grant from the Women’s Fund of Northern Santa Barbara; $30,000 went to the group to support the Lompoc and Santa Ynez Valley programs, and the Santa Maria Valley FISH Meals on Wheels programs, which will secure more hot, nutritious meals for those in need.
Intern Henry Houston compiled this week’s Community Corner. Send comments or ideas to the Sun via e-mail at intern@santamaria sun.com.
This article appears in Jul 8-15, 2010.