kiwanis club of san ramon valley Grants Program

Mission:

The San Ramon Valley Education Foundation is the primary fundraising organization working in partnership with the San Ramon Valley Unified School District to provide financial support and promote public education in our community.

Year nonprofit started:

1982

Mission:

The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program recruits, trains, and supports volunteer advocates as a powerful voice for the best interest of abused and neglected children during the court process, in order to help every child ultimately thrive in a stable and permanent home and complete their education.

Year nonprofit started:

1998

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The mission of the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area (DSCBA) is to empower, inspire, and support people with Down syndrome, their families, and the community that serves them, while fostering awareness and acceptance in all areas of life. The DSCBA was established in 1998 and for 21 years has been seen as a go-to Bay Area resource for information and support for people with Down syndrome and their families.

Year nonprofit started:

2003

Mission:

The Monument Crisis Center provides food, education, assistance, referrals to families and individuals in crisis situations, and promotes community awareness of needs and available resources to at-risk and low income people in Contra Costa County.

Year nonprofit started:

2013

Mission:

To help eliminate hunger and poverty in Contra Costa County by distributing the abundance all around us to those in need.

Year nonprofit started:

1960

Mission:

Through targeted, compassionate, and effective early intervention services, We Care helps young children and their families reach their full potential, regardless of their abilities or circumstances.

Year nonprofit started:

1985

Mission:

The mission of The Museum of the San Ramon Valley is to preserve, perpetuate, and promote for the public, the local history and cultural heritage of the San Ramon Valley through education, research, and exhibitions: the collection, protection, and interpretation of artifacts, memorabilia, and properties; and the establishment and maintenance of permanent facilities in cooperation with schools, government entities and other organizations.

Year nonprofit started:

2005

Mission:

SonRise Equestrian Foundation is a nonprofit organization guided by Christian-based values that makes a positive difference for youth living with social, emotional, or physical challenges, including terminal illness. Participating children develop confidence, integrity, and responsibility through mentoring and peer relationships centered around the care and enjoyment of horses.

Year nonprofit started:

2001

Mission:

The San Ramon Historic Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer organization established in 2001. It is committed to educating the community about early life in the San Ramon Valley and the preservation and protection of its historical buildings, structures and landscapes. Through stewardship, education, community collaboration and support, the Foundation strives to bring new life to these and future historic sites, maintaining their character and ensuring their continued viability.

Year nonprofit started:

2009

Mission:

The Nayeli Faith Foundation was formed to help families at UCSF who are expecting a child or have a child with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. We are committed to offering help with anyone who has been affected by this birth defect. The foundation represents all children and families with CDH.

Year nonprofit started:

2010

Mission:

NCAPDA's mission is to prevent prescription drug related addiction and overdose deaths through community education, policy change and other activities.

Year nonprofit started:

2006

Mission:

Moment by Moment is a foundation that provides family portrait sessions complimentary to a family that has a child diagnosed with a potential life limiting illness. This year it is our goal to capture upwards of seven hundred families through the local children's hospitals and hospices.

Year nonprofit started:

2005 (originally operated as Contact Care Helpline 1976)

Mission:

Mobility Matters provides mobility management services throughout Contra Costa County by matching riders to transportation providers that meet their individual needs. MM operates volunteer driver programs that provide free, one-on-one, door-through-door rides for seniors and disabled veterans who cannot access other forms of transportation.

Year nonprofit started:

1994

Mission:

Teen Esteem educates and empowers students, educators, families and the community on challenges young people face, emphasizing the importance of respect for self and others. We deliver dynamic and engaging presentations addressing today's challenges students and parents face in school and at home. We educate and equip kids, parents, educators and the community with current, relevant information and tools to counteract the devastating effects of today’s youth culture, emphasizing the importance of resilience, empathy and respect. Our lasting, take-away message to students is that everyone deserves to be treated with respect, no one is disposable; everyone is unique and has value.

Year nonprofit started:

1983

Mission:

Loaves and Fishes addresses the issue of hunger. Contra Costa County has lower income neighborhoods especially along the Highway 4 corridor where the LFCC dining rooms are located (Pittsburg, Martinez, Antioch, Bay Point and Oakley). Our clients are not just homeless and the unemployed, many are very low to low income residents who are trying to make ends meet living in Contra Costa County. The mission of Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa is to provide community-based food programs and partner services that focus on basic needs. We nourish lives!

Year nonprofit started:

1980

Mission:

A trusted leader in hospice care in the San Ramon Valley region for 39 years, Hope Hospice is dedicated to helping our patients at the end of life live each day to its fullest with hope, comfort, peace and dignity. We customize care for each patient, their family, and caregivers with a comprehensive circle of support that addresses each individual's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. We bring hope for a better today.

Year nonprofit started:

1984

Mission:

The Mission of HLAA-Diablo Valley Chapter is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss, including families and friends, by providing information, education, support and advocacy.

Year nonprofit started:

1983

Mission:

Diablo Valley Quilters (DVQ) was formed to preserve and continue the traditions of quilting. Our goal is to promote friendship and contribute to the knowledge and appreciation of quilts. We sponsor and support quilting activities, encourage quilt making, and contribute to the growth of our members through educational meetings and programs. Through our Outreach Program, we wish to put a smile on as many sick children as possible by making pillowcases and quilts for them.

Year nonprofit started:

1964

Mission:

Assistance League of Diablo Valley is a nonprofit, member volunteer organization dedicated to improving lives in our community through hands on programs. The organization strives to improve the quality of life for all in Contra Costa County.

Year nonprofit started:

1990

Mission:

Assistance League of Amador Valley, a chapter of National Assistance League®, is a 501(c)(3) corporation that is non-political and non-sectarian. Our vision statement is “To enrich the lives of children, men, and women of all ages through the collective strength of our volunteers and philanthropic endeavors.”

Year nonprofit started:

1993

Mission:

Agape Villages mobilizes community resources to provide quality homes, innovative solutions and the highest of professional services to disadvantaged children and their families to meet their needs, maximize their potential and lead toward a better and brighter future.