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AMVETS Dept of CA Service Foundation

AMVETS Dept. of CA Service Foundation — $25,000Welcome Home Program Program Description: The Welcome Home Program provides formerly homeless Veterans with essential household furnishings as they transition into permanent housing through the HUD-VASH (Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing) program. AMVETS worked directly with VA Case Managers in San Diego County to assess the furniture needs of […]

Center for Community Solutions

Center for Community Solutions (CCS) — $23,000 Advocacy for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence Program Program Description: The Advocacy for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence program provides essential, trauma-informed legal support. The $23,000 grant from the RSFWF fully funded a Legal Advocate position in North County, ensuring access to services including safety planning, restraining/protective orders, custody and housing legal […]

ElderHelp of San Diego

ElderHelp of San Diego* — $35,000 Empowering Senior Women to Age in Place with Dignity * Gayle Gillies-Mize Award Winner Program Description: The $35,000 grant from the RSFWF supported its mission to help low-income seniors, especially women, live safely and independently in their own homes. Funding enabled the delivery of personalized services including case management, […]

Elementary Institute of Science

Elementary Institute of Science — $25,000 2024-25 Girls Take Flight Cohort Program Description: This 3–phase STEM program empowers 10th & 11th grade girls from Title I high schools in San Diego’s underserved communities, providing hands-on drone training, engineering skills, and mentorship to address gender and racial disparities in aviation & robotics STEM. It fosters STEM […]

Home Start, Inc.

Home Start, Inc. — $50,000 Domestic Violence Survivor Program Program Description: It provides flexible financial assistance to help female survivors of domestic violence in San Diego and North County rebuild their lives, regain independence, and avoid further victimization. This grant filled a critical gap not covered by restrictive government contracts, enabling personalized support for women […]

Interfaith Community Services

Interfaith Community Services — $75,000 Emergency Housing Program for North County Families Program Description:  The 24/7 year-round family shelter offers ten private units, on-site case management, mental health support, and children’s programming, providing a dignified, trauma-informed environment where families can stay together while receiving  the support needed to transition into stable housing. Results & Challenges: […]

Just in Time for Foster Youth

Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) — $50,000 Wholistic Wellness Services for Young Women Impacted by the Foster Care System Program: Just in Time (JIT) delivers impactful mental health and wellness services to young women transitioning from foster care, many of whom are navigating the long-term effects of  trauma with little to no support […]

Meals on Wheels San Diego County

Meals on Wheels San Diego County — $50,000 North County Senior Meal Delivery & Supportive Services Program Description: The grant supported Meals on Wheels San Diego County (MOWSDC) in addressing food insecurity, social isolation, and loss of independence among homebound seniors in North County. Results/Challenges: The grant focused entirely on direct client service, with food and packaging […]

Project Next (formerly, The San Marcos Promise)

Project Next (formerly, The San Marcos Promise) — $25,000 Empowering High School Students to Succeed Beyond Graduation Program Description – The Focused Futures program supports high school students facing significant barriers, as they transition into meaningful postsecondary education, training or careers. Through individualized support (including financial aid coaching and post-graduation planning), career exploration (such as […]