The Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) has just awarded eleven grants
for 2014. The combined amount of these grants equals $53,612, and was given in
the areas of County Youth K-12, Aging in Place for Seniors, and STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math). These topics represent the initiatives CCF
has identified as being instrumental in helping our community.
The five members of the Foundation’s
Grant Committee received
15 grant applications. A great deal of interest was generated by our 2014
initiatives, resulting in an excellent group of submitted applications for
funding.
Three grants were awarded that concentrated on
assisting our aging
senior population. Central Calaveras Fire’s project, “Senior Residential Safety
Inspection”, deals with inspections/ recommendations and assistance in
repairing hazards; Common Ground Senior Services, Inc.’s “Home Delivered Meals”
provides nutritious food for those who need extra assistance; and Habitat for Humanity’s “Senior Home
Repairs” will help seniors make their homes more comfortable through assistance
with minor repairs. CCF has provided
significant financial support for projects benefiting seniors in our community. These grants expand the tradition of helping seniors remain in their homes
and age with health, safety and dignity.
Three grants relating to the STEM initiative were
awarded. Christian Family Learning Center’s “Robotics” features problem and
project-based lessons
utilizing Remotely Operated Vehicles; Gardens to Grow In “Elementary Enrichment
Program” teaches children the science behind food and energy production; and
Toyon Middle School – “Robotics Elective Program” utilizes robotics solutions
based on real-life robotic technology.
Each of these projects are varied, exciting, and give our county youth a
taste of what is possible with studies concentrating on science, technology,
engineering and math.
CCF awarded five grants relating to the County Youth K-12 initiative.
This initiative is designed to foster youth development in extra-curricular activities for ages
K-12. Those applications chosen were: Arts Committee of North East Calaveras
County’s “Art Promotion for Youth”. This offers art
scholarships and arts day support for West Point and Rail Road Flat Schools;
Blue Mountain Coalition of Youth & Families “Facing the Bully” provides
workshop experience in dealing with the problem of bullying; Calaveras County
Office of Education “Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program” funds costs associated
with screening mentors; Mountain Ranch Youth Alliance “Building Bridges Youth
Garden” introduces children to the principles of organic gardening, cooking and
nutrition; and Studio 4 Dance Theater “Spring Show & Nutcracker 2014” funds
costumes and props for this production.
Funds for 2014’s grant giving originated from the
Foundation’s Heritage Fund as well as The San Francisco Foundation, in memory
of Lloyd Federlein, Ratterman/Norfolk County Youth Fund and the Holleman Family
Fund. CCF is so grateful to these contributors,
as well as all our other donors, for their generosity. These additional donated
funds allow CCF to fund even more worthwhile projects. Since its inception in
2000, CCF has provided over $800,000 in competitive grants, scholarships and
assistance.
To learn more about Calaveras Community Foundation, to set up a donor
advised fund or to make a donation, call (209) 736-1845 or visit www.calaverascommunityfoundation.org