The Christopher K. Jarvi HELPING HANDS grant program focuses on strengthening youth, residents and community through supporting community-based organizations. Named after the founding Executive Director of the Anaheim Community Foundation, the Helping Hands grant honors the memory of Chris Jarvi, who passed away April 22, 2013. He was a strong advocate for youth and the Anaheim Community. If you’d like to support Helping Hands, we invite you to make a donation online.
Helping Hands 2022 Press Release
Helping Hands Grants & Year-Round Support
ACF believes in supporting our community. From youth enrichment scholarships to grant programs, we are dedicated to giving a helping hand to enrich the lives of Anaheim residents.
Helping Hands Grant applications are accepted in the Fall annually, followed by a funding announcement in December. Gifts are typically $250-$2,500. Emergency Helping Hands Grants are available year-round to support organizations facing a one-time challenge. You can submit an Emergency Grant application HERE!
If you have a program, project, or event that addresses an important community need, fill out this Application form! ACF reviews opportunities for support quarterly. Gifts are typically $250-$1,000.
Helping Hands 2022 Grant Recipients
The ACF awarded over $50,000 to the following 39 non-profit organizations to provide programs and services that improve the lives of Anaheim residents.
| Altrusa International of Anaheim |
| American Career College Educational Foundation |
| Anaheim Ballet |
| Anaheim Cops-4-Kids |
| Anaheim Fall Festival |
| Anaheim Family YMCA |
| Anaheim Flag Day Celebration |
| Anaheim Public Library |
| Assistance League of Anaheim |
| Ball Junior High School, AUHSD |
| Chance Theater |
| Child Creativity Lab |
| City of Anaheim- Community Services Department |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County |
| Dwelling Place Anaheim |
| Emilio Nares Foundation |
| Food Finders, Inc. |
| GOALS |
| Higher Ground Youth & Family Services |
| JMh-Anaheim Foundation Inc / Love Anaheim |
| Junior Achievement of Orange County |
| Kid Healthy |
| Lutheran Social Services of Southern California |
| Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center |
| My Day Counts |
| OneOC |
| Orange County Community Housing Corp |
| Orange County Family Justice Center Foundation |
| Orange County Jewish Coalition for Refugees |
| Pathway of Hope |
| Project Access, Inc. |
| St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers |
| StandUp for Kids |
| The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Anahem/Cypress |
| The Literacy Project |
| The Priority Center |
| Together We Rise Corporation |
| Voice of Refugees |
| YWCA of Orange County |
