$66 million in grants and scholarships awarded since 1998
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Community Foundation Celebrates 25 Years Serving San Luis Obispo County
Janice Fong Wolf – 25th Anniversary Highlight
All throughout this year, we will be highlighting 25 stories to mark our 25 years of philanthropy in SLO County. Our #25for25 campaign showcases a selection of partners and community members that have allowed the Foundation to continue giving and growing – together! For 16 years, Janice Fong Wolf was the face of The Community …
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The Robert H. Janssen Foundation Youth & Youth Sports Fund
After a decade-and-a-half of partnership, The Robert H. Janssen Foundation and CFSLOCO established an endowment fund to continue the legacy of a beloved community member. The Robert H. Janssen Foundation is a wonderful example of community philanthropy at its finest. For over 20 years, the spirited generosity of Robert H. Janssen has lived on through …
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Call to Action: What We’ve Learned About Homelessness in San Luis Obispo County and How You Can Help
You can help transform the lives of those facing homelessness in San Luis Obispo County this holiday season. Homeless shelters can always use extra support, especially during the holidays and the winter months when they’re at their busiest. As San Luis Obispo County has inched out of the pandemic, homeless services across the county are …
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First-time Grant will Support ‘Garden for All’ for Students with Disabilities
A beloved community space is set to receive a big upgrade in 2023, thanks to a new partnership between Access for All and City Farm SLO. The accessibility-friendly Garden for All program will provide universally accessible gardening and therapeutic horticulture spaces for students with disabilities, and is made possible by a first-ever Access for All …
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Improving Our Scholarship Program to Better Meet the Needs of Our Community
Using a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens, we assessed how available scholarships can properly support all students in San Luis Obispo County.
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Grantee Highlight: Jack’s Helping Hand
Many families of children with disabilities require assistance to meet their children’s special needs. Founded in 2006 by Paul and Bridget Ready in memory of their son, Jack, Jack’s Helping Hand provides assistance to local children struggling with cancer, special needs, and disabilities in San Luis Obispo County up to the age of 21. How …
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Grantee Highlight: The Promotores Collaborative of San Luis Obispo County
Promotores are community-based and are made up of outreach members and volunteers who work to eliminate barriers between public and private organizations and underserved minority populations. They provide training, emotional support, and materials in order to empower a healthier community.
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Leaving Your Legacy with a Donor-Advised Fund
With a donor-advised fund (DAF), you have several ways of creating a lasting legacy. We will show you how a DAF can help ensure that your charitable work continues for future generations.
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‘Women & Wealth: Leave Your Legacy’ Event
What if you could learn how to improve your financial health while creating lasting change for women and girls in San Luis Obispo County?
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