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Paso Robles Youth Arts Center Leadership Development
Paso Robles Youth Arts Center Leadership Development
supporting leadership development for future plans and long-term viability
2023
$14,800

Investment in professional development and training for Paso Robles Youth Arts Center (Youth Arts) staff and governing board during a time of exponential growth and demand for services.

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Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship Fund: A Vineyard Team Initiative
Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship Fund: A Vineyard Team Initiative
supporting vineyard and winery workers' children with higher education scholarships
2022-2027
$1.3M+

Higher education is important to many students but paying for college can be challenging. The Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship provides multi-year, higher education investments in the children of vineyard and winery workers based on academic excellence, financial need, and community involvement.

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21st Century Crisis Call Center with Transitions-Mental Health Association (TMHA)
21st Century Crisis Call Center with Transitions-Mental Health Association (TMHA)
create a state-of-the-art crisis call center that becomes a model for other California counties and increases the number of people served
2022-2024
$556,300

Expand and modernize Transitions-Mental Health Association’s (TMHA) 24/7 crisis and suicide hotline. Encompassing infrastructure, staff and technology, the project is a tiered approach to rapid expansion of quality services. Central Coast Hotline# (800) 783-0607

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Boys & Girls Club at Creston Elementary School
Boys & Girls Club at Creston Elementary School
ensuring children in rural communities have access to enriched education and mentorship experiences at Boys and Girls Club
2021-2024
$284,000

The Club provides character and leadership development, education and career development, the arts, health and life skills, sports, fitness, and recreation programming in the rural community of Creston. This collaboration allows Creston youth to connect with nationally recognized Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

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Past Collaborations

$100K Out of the Box Investment
$100K Out of the Box Investment

Expand both the network of partners served and positive outcomes for our community’s vulnerable populations while building awareness of the diverse nonprofits in SLO County.

Impact: An investment in twelve nonprofits across all sectors of our community. Our support expanded access to the arts, youth mental health, food insecurity, senior services, housing, workforce development, and healthcare. Over 14,000 lives were directly impacted by the collective efforts of these nonprofits: - Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health - City Farm SLO - Family Care Network Inc - Habitat for Humanity SLO County - Infinite Music - One Cool Earth - Paso Robles Youth Arts Center - Restorative Partners' Bridge Cafe - SLO Botanical Garden - SLO Noor Foundation - Smart Share Housing Solutions - Tolosa Children's Dental Center

2023-2024
Invested to date: $129,425
2023 Storm Damage Relief
2023 Storm Damage Relief

Invest in several non-profits addressing critical community needs to prevent further damage to the buildings, which, if not addressed, could result in more significant issues down the line.

Impact: Lumina Alliance shelter remained open and positively impacted the lives of 37 individuals who found refuge in escaping sexual and/or intimate partner violence. ECHO Atascadero was able to maintain full capacity in their family rooms. From homelessness to permanent housing, that is what ECHO can do because of this investment.

2023
Invested to date: $50,000+
Boys and Girls Club
Boys and Girls Club

Increase capacity and access to the Boys & Girls Club which provides educational support, dropout prevention, and guidance for at-risk youth.

Impact: In 2012, from serving 100 youth in one location, they now serve 6,000 youth in fifteen locations, across 2 counties, after a strategic regional merger.

2012 – 2022
Invested to date: $1,201,569
  • Boys and Girls Club in Shandon
  • The Boys & Girls Project of North San Luis Obispo County - Atascadero Expansion
  • The Boys & Girls Club Summer Expansion Program
  • The Boys & Girls Club of North San Luis Obispo County
  • Tom Maas Clubhouse at Boys and Girls Club
Food Bank of SLO
Food Bank of SLO

Increase access and availability of healthy meals, snacks and nutrition education program to residents in their own neighborhoods.

Impact: In 2013, 500 people were fed in the North County. By 2017, over 724,000 snacks and meals were served and over 170,000 lbs of fresh fruit and vegetables were sent home with children.

2013 – 2017
Invested to date: $267,334
  • The Food Bank Coalition - Children's Farmers' Market Expansion
  • The Food Bank Coalition's Childrens Programs (Real Food for Real Children)
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters

Increase mentoring opportunities in the North County through investing in infrastructure, marketing and awareness.

Impact: In 2014, 3 children from the North County had a Big Brother or Big Sister. By 2017, over 60 were matched with a mentor, one of which was recognized as the California Big Brother of the Year.

2014 – 2017
Invested to date: $174,581
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County
CASA
CASA

Provide structured guidance to actively engage staff and Board of Directors to create a strategic plan to successfully scale and increase operations and program of advocacy for children in the North County.

Impact: In 2016, 60 children from the North County were being served. By 2020, over 775 children had been served through the program, with staff county-wide increasing the use of technology and data and the Board investing in infrastructure to support growth.

2016 – 2020
Invested to date: $312,650
  • CASA - A Path to Sustainability
  • CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) - Addressing The Needs Of North County
ECHO
ECHO

Increase operational efficiencies and client success rates and establish the Community Kitchen and Workforce Development Center. The COVID Community Response Project was a must! collaborative project between the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance and ECHO to keep people housed during the pandemic.

Impact: In 2017, ECHO had one location with 50 beds and 6 full time staff with minimal programming. Today there are two year-round locations, 18 full time staff with 120 beds and robust supplemental programs. Averaging between 100-150 people housed annually with a success rate of over 60% of program participants finding permanent housing.

2017 - 2021
Invested to date: $1,135,000
  • COVID Community Response Project
  • A Community Kitchen at El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) ~REVISED!!~
  • El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO)
People's Self-Help Housing
People's Self-Help Housing

Expand Camino Scholars' site-based learning program in the north county by launching a site in Templeton at the Rolling Hills Apartment Complex.

Impact: Launched the first of its kind programming in Templeton that supports educational growth and enrichment for low-income families. In addition to academic focus, invest in enrichment opportunities such as day camps, excursions, and field trips that these kids would not otherwise have access to.

2020-2022
Invested to date: $251,947
  • Camino Scholars at Rolling Hills Apartments