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 […]
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program — $75,000 North County Domestic Violence Project Program Description: The North County Restraining Order Clinic (NCROC), operated by the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP), provides emergency legal assistance to victims of abuse seeking restraining orders. This grant aimed to expand NCROC’s capacity by hiring a staff attorney and a […]