Philanthropy
Projects 2023
The projects listed here are for future annual
consideration with the recommendation of the
Philanthropy Committee. The purpose of
describing these projects is to identify the
non-profits that we would like to continue to
help. The first two came to us through the
Community Impact Committee that met in the
Spring of this year.
1. Peninsula Shepherds Center- This is a senior
resource center for the community of Point Loma
for seniors that want to stay engaged with other
seniors and need help with transportation. It
was originally founded by concerned parishioners
of All Soul’s Episcopal Church and supported by
representatives of each of the local churches in
the area. There is a lunch bunch, computer
classes, bingo, fitness classes, chat &
fold, excursions, van errands from 9-1 M-F and
churches on Sunday. Partially funded by
Sandag/TransNet for the van, they depend on
private donations and grants for their staffing
needs and resources.
2. Cabrillo Elementary and Arts District Liberty
Station/NTC- Very special collaboration between
Arts District Liberty Station and three
underserved elementary schools- Washington,
Dewey and Cabrillo. The program addresses
different educational inequalities and helps
level the playing field for students that face
socio-economic challenges. Designed to have no
cost to the students, they are exposed to
multiple art disciplines that are no longer
available in these SDUSD elementary
schools.Through these classes, they learn
different parts of an arts education such as
dance, art, music, writing, quilting, ceramics,
woodworking and cooking. There is interest in
funding this program for at least 2 more years.
3. Point Loma Summer Concerts- Annual support of
their concert series for 3 months to hire
musical talent for Friday night concerts
throughout the summer. They are an all volunteer
committee that works through-out the year to
plan each series. They have a board of directors
that meets monthly and we offer them meeting
space for these meetings. They also raise money
through private donations and some grants.
4. Book gifts to Cabrillo Elementary 4th
Graders- Over the last several years, several
board members have purchased books for 4th
graders either at Christmas time or as they
graduate from elementary school. The cost of
this has been $400 to $700 and is paid by the PL
Assembly once the donation is made. Book titles
are gender specific and selected by their
teacher and always purchased at La Playa Books.
NOTE: Grant deadline for 2024 ios 2/7/24.
Susequent years dealine date is March 1st. |
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