The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County (CFSLOCO) has announced the latest recipients of the Women’s Legacy Fund and Robert Janssen Youth and Youth Sports Fund grants, awarding a total of over $120,000 to dozens of local nonprofits.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors, these grants will empower organizations
dedicated to supporting women’s initiatives, youth development, and sports programs to achieve
their goals and make a real difference in the lives of those they serve.
Established by the Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County Board of Directors in 2003,
the Women’s Legacy Fund is the only endowment in the County that targets the needs of
women and girls. Grants from the fund support organizations that assist women and girls to
strengthen their physical, emotional, intellectual, and financial well-being. Each year, the
Women’s Legacy Fund Advisory Committee identifies a focus for grant-making in the areas of
economic independence, basic needs, safety, reproductive health, education, and mental
health.
The following nonprofits have been awarded grants from the Women’s Legacy Fund:
● Lumina Alliance
● Transitions – Mental Health Association
● Boys & Girls Clubs of South San Luis Obispo County, and
● CASA of San Luis Obispo County.
These awards come just in time to celebrate National Women’s Health Week, and will have a
significant impact in supporting access to childcare for single mother low-income families, the
health and well-being of teenage girls, and increased access to services.
The Robert Janssen Youth and Youth Sports Fund provides grants to local nonprofit
organizations providing youth enrichment programs and/or youth sports programs in the City of
SLO and adjacent areas within San Luis Obispo County. The fund seeks to support programs
that enrich the lives of local youth and reflect the Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets.
Robert Janssen was a lifelong resident of SLO County who devoted a considerable amount of
time to local youth sports and other community and youth activities.
“Robert Janssen was a special soul who devoted a great deal of his life to a special cause —
our youth,” said Heidi McPherson, CEO of The Community Foundation. “We look forward to
honoring Bob’s legacy by continuing to support and enrich youth activities across the county.”
The following nonprofits have been awarded grants from the Robert Janssen Youth and Youth
Sports Fund:
● Central Coast Aquarium
● Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center
● Community Foundation of Estero Bay
● El Camino Homeless Organization
● Five Cities Youth Baseball
● Friends of Camp Natoma, Inc.
● Jack’s Helping Hand
● Pacific Coast Youth Football
● SLO County YMCA
● SLO Hockey
● South County Youth Coalition
● Surfing for Hope
● The First Tee Central Coast, and
● Transitions-Mental Health Association.
See the full breakdown at https://www.cfsloco.org/nonprofits-2/grantees/.
More grant
opportunities for 2023 will become available through their General Grants Program, slated to
commence on June 1st. As part of their ongoing outreach efforts, CFSLOCO will be conducting
an informative Grant Session via Zoom on Thursday, June 8th, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Interested parties are kindly invited to click here to register and secure a spot for this session.
To see the detailed award breakdown thus far and to explore future grant opportunities, please
visit https://www.cfsloco.org/nonprofits-2/grantees/ or contact Cassandra Kartashov.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (805) 543-2323