June 28, 2020 – The Anaheim Community Foundation has announced $1.35 million in grants to 54 nonprofit organizations to support response and recovery efforts in Anaheim. These new grants extend support started in April when ACF launched a “Rapid Response” Grant Program that provided $1.45 million in grants to 40 nonprofit organizations to address immediate needs facing residents due to the COVID-19 crisis.

The newest round of Response & Recovery Grants are focused on emerging needs facing youth, families, seniors, and others with limited access/resources. These include food/meal distribution; household and hygiene supplies; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); groceries; gas/transportation; distance learning programs; and information/support services.

ACF thanks the Anaheim City Council for allocating $3 million to ACF since March as part of the city’s $15 million Economic Recovery Plan. It has enabled ACF to lead philanthropic outreach efforts and support the work of Anaheim’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

To date, ACF has awarded over $2.8 million in grants to 65 individual organizations providing vital support to Anaheim residents in need.

Response and Recovery Grantees

ACF’s new Response & Recovery Grants total $1,354,950 to advance the work of 54 nonprofit organizations (both previous grantees and new applicants). This will provide a variety of support and services throughout Anaheim over the next two to six months.

Meals on Wheels OCContinue Grab & Go food distribution for seniors$135,000
Anaheim Family YMCAPre-packaged meals for adults transported into neighborhoods $120,000
L.A. Hospitality Training AcademyMeals for Anaheim food and service workers with lack of resources$100,000
Boys and Girls ClubsMeals and mental health support for youth and families$75,000
Anaheim Union High School DistrictHelp families with lack of resources, including baby supplies, PPE, groceries, food, gas$50,000
Vineyard Anaheim ChurchExpand mobile pantries to under-resourced areas$50,000
Higher GroundContinue food and grocery distribution program at Lincoln park$49,350
Caterina’s ClubMeal preparation and pantry packs to agency partners to feed Anaheim children$45,000
Love AnaheimContinue providing volunteer “care partners” and personal supply kits for partners and residents$38,000
City NetConnect homeless to resources, shelter/ housing, and long-term placements$37,500
Community Action Partnership of OC Food boxes, grocery vouchers, supplies for low-income families $37,500
Second Harvest Food BankFood distribution throughout Anaheim $37,500
Lutheran Social Services of SoCalFood, gas, hygiene products & bus passes for families in need$36,000
211 Orange CountyCritical information and referral services for thousands of Anaheim residents $35,000
Voice of Refugees, Inc.Food/meal distribution and youth summer programming$35,000
Grandma’s House of HopeFood and supplies for homeless women$30,000
The Priority Center Support Anaheim residents in serious need of mental health supportive care$25,000
Family Promise of OCShelter, food, groceries, gas, and support to help the unemployed transition from homelessness$20,000
Girl Scouts of Orange CountyLeadership packs and virtual summer camp for Anaheim girls$20,000
Project Hope AllianceOutreach to Anaheim motel families for educational and technology needs during the school year$20,000
Sudanese American Assoc.Food support for families$20,000
AltaMed Health Services PPE safety supplies and hand sanitizer for the low-income patients $18,000
Community Health Initiative of OC (CHIOC)Information/referrals to safety net programs like CalFresh and Medi-Cal$18,000
Girls IncSupHERvision enrichment program for at-risk and underserved girls $18,000
Alzheimer’s Orange CountyFood and PPE supplies for Anaheim seniors$15,000
Delivering With Dignity (Moonridge Foundation)Collaborative program with nonprofits, restaurants/food providers to feed vulnerable families in Anaheim$15,000
Grace Medical & Social ServicesFood for families with limited access to resources$15,000
Illumination FoundationTo help with PPE safety supplies for shelter residents$15,000
WTLC (Women’s Transitional Living Center)PPE, supportive services, food, transportation, and essentials for survivors and their families$15,000
Bracken’s KitchenFood/meal preparation, produce, and dairy products for Anaheim distribution programs$12,500
ESCRIBilingual program materials, supplies, and classes/counseling for residents near the East Anaheim Corridor$12,500
ChrysalisJob assistance and referrals to help people come out of poverty and into the workforce$10,000
Emilio Nares FoundationTransportation for low-income Anaheim children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses$10,000
FristersHelp teenage parents build healthy and stable lives through Connect to Success program and Learning Boxes for preschoolers$10,000
Give for a Smile“Promotoras” providing support and information in low-income Anaheim families$10,000
Giving Children HopeWeekly food to Anaheim families who are food insecure$10,000
GOALSDistance learning and food distribution service projects.$10,000
Miracles for KidsContinue food and supplies for critically-ill children$10,000
MOMS Orange CountyGroceries, baby necessities, phone cards, and bus passes for pregnant/new mothers in need$10,000
Project AccessFood, supplies, and services to low-income Anaheim residents $10,000
Radiant Health CentersFood and mental health services for people with health limitations$10,000
Santa Ana College FoundationVouchers to help low-income Anaheim students$10,000
StandUp for KidsTutoring, groceries, supplies, and support to Anaheim students$10,000
TGR FoundationSTEM enrichment programming to underrepresented youth in Anaheim$8,500
Anaheim Alana ClubFood distribution to seniors, homeless and those with limited access$8,000
Big Brother Big Sisters of Orange CountySupport mentees, mentors and families to fill distance learning gaps$7,500
Access Anaheim, Inc. dba Carbon Creek ShoresCleaning/sanitizing supplies, personal care items, and gift cards for low-income and impaired adults$5,600
Special Service for Groups, Inc.Food/grocery gift cards to help Anaheim residents facing barriers and instability$5,500
Access California ServicesFood vouchers for low-income Anaheim residents$5,000
Muzeo Museum and Cultural CenterSafely connect isolated seniors to the arts and creativity$5,000
Renewable FarmsGrowing and distributing fresh produce to Anaheim residents in need$5,000
Southern California Hospice FoundationPPE safety supplies for Anaheim hospice workers$5,000
United Across Borders FoundationFood distribution in low-income neighborhoods.$5,000
Veterans Legal InstituteLegal support services for Anaheim-based veterans.$5,000