Crail-Johnson Foundation

FOR THE EDUCATION PROGRAMMING, ARTISTS-IN-CLASSROOM, THIS FUNDING WILL HELP SUPPORT THE SALARIES OF LEADERSHIP STAFF, WHO RUN ALL ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS: THE DIRECTOR OF ARTS EDUCATION AND EDUCATION COORDINATOR.

TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONAL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MISSION TO SERVE AS A TRUSTED RESOURCE THAT INSPIRES EXPLORATION, RESPECT, AND CONSERVATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MARINE LIFE.

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE LA PARTNERSHIP FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD INVESTMENT, OVER THREE YEARS ($20,000.00 EACH YEAR BEGINNING 2023). THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PARTNERSHIP'S MISSION TO INVEST IN AND PROMOTE SOLUTIONS, PRACTICES, FUNDING, AND POLICIES THAT ADVANCE THE LIFELONG HEALTH, EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC OUTCOMES FOR LA COUNTY'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN, AGE 0-5, AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND ADVANCE THREE ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES: EDUCATE, INVEST, AND LEAD.

THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO REDUCE MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH DISPARITIES IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES THROUGH UMMAS PRENATAL CARE PROGRAM WHICH AIMS TO ENSURE A POSITIVE BIRTH OUTCOME FOR ALL OUR PREGNANT PATIENTS.

GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT IS USED FOR PROGRAM STAFFING, FACILITY EXPENSES, TRANSPORTATION, AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCLUDING INTERNET, TELEPHONE, OFFICE SUPPLIES, PRINTING, POSTAGE, MARKETING, AND A PORTION OF MANAGEMENT SALARIES.

THE MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER HAS DEVELOPED A DYNAMIC 3-HOUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR LAUSDS DAY OF DISCOVERY PROGRAM THAT CENTERS ON THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN ORGANISMS THROUGH THE CONCEPT OF OCEAN FOOD CHAINS AND WILL EXPAND THE PROGRAM BY OFFERING LESSON EXTENSIONS FOR USE BY TEACHERS BEFORE AND AFTER FIELD TRIPS.

FOR EXPENSES TO SUPPORT THE DELIVERY OF HIGH QUALITY, INTEGRATED PRIMARY CARE, MENTAL HEALTH CARE, AND ENABLING SERVICES TO VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH I/DD, THOSE WITH LOW-INCOME, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MISSION TO SUPPORT THE MOST VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE HARBOR AREA WHO ARE IN IMMEDIATE NEED OF ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES.

FOR EXPENSES TO HELP SUSTAIN PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPY SERVICES TO 700 CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND PARENT/CAREGIVER EMPOWERMENT SERVICES TO 250 PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.

TO SUPPORT DOUBLING PARENT AND GUARDIAN ENGAGEMENT IN SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS SUPPORT AND SERVICES FROM PREVIOUS YEAR; SUCCESSFULLY PUBLISH AND FACILITATE THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING CURRICULUM FOR ADULTS AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF YOUTH RECEIVING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORT BY 30%.

GENERAL OPERATING FUNDING TOWARDS ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL OVERSIGHT COSTS TO SUPPORT VOLUNTEER CLINICIANS-IN-TRAINING, WHO PROVIDE FREE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, AND STAFF AT CPLA PARTNER SCHOOLS, LOCATED IN LOW-INCOME UNDERSERVED LOW-ACCESS AREAS OF LOS ANGELES, VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE FEW IF ANY SERVICE OPTIONS.

FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO PROVIDING FREE AFTERSCHOOL AND LOW-COST SUMMER PROGRAMMING WITH COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS FOR 400+ STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-12 IN THE SOUTH LOS ANGELES AREA.

TO HELP SUSTAIN YESS CORE OPERATIONS, WHICH PROVIDE UNHOUSED YOUTH WITH SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF MENTAL HEALTH, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND LIFE SKILLS.

FOR OPERATING EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MISSION TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL EDUCATION THAT NURTURES THE WHOLE CHILD WHILE SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE.

TO MOVE TO A LARGER WAREHOUSE FACILITY IN 2024 AND ESTABLISH A COLLABORATIVE FOOD HUB.

TO SUPPORT DANCE AND HEALTH EDUCATION TO MORE THAN 2,800 DIVERSE AND UNDERSERVED STUDENTS IN LOS ANGELES.

TO SUPPORT DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS TO HELP THE MISSION TO PROVIDE EXEMPLARY ACADEMIC AND GUIDANCE RESOURCES TO CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE WATTS COMMUNITY OF LOS ANGELES.

TO SUPPORT EXPENSES RELATED TO SHAREFEST'S YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT GREATEST RISK OF DROP-OUT.

FOR DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES THAT MAKE PROVIDING DENTAL CARE POSSIBLE. THIS INCLUDES STAFFING EXPENSES, DENTAL SUPPLIES THAT ARE EXPENDED AND NEED TO BE REPLENISHED TO PROVIDE DENTAL CARE, AND ANY NEEDED EQUIPMENT REPAIRS OR UPDATES.

TO SUPPORT NURSE EDUCATION AND PRACTICE FOR THE 33 NFP NURSES WHO IMPLEMENT NFP-LA. TOPICS WILL FOCUS ON ADDRESSING MATERNAL HEALTH AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, CULTURAL COMPETENCY, BEST PRACTICES FOR ENGAGING WITH FAMILIES, AND ADDRESSING HIGH-RISK ISSUES (HOMELESSNESS, MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS, DRUG ABUSE DISORDERS, TRAUMA, ISOLATION, ETC.)

FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE, TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDE OUR 2-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE, EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTERS, CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING (INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP), LEGAL SERVICES, HOUSING ADVOCACY, CHILDREN'S PROGRAM (WITH EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT), AND PREVENTION PROGRAM (DOMESTIC AND TEEN DATING VIOLENCE).

SUPPORT FROM THE CRAIL JOHNSON FOUNDATION WILL BE TO SUPPORT OUR STREET POETS COMMUNITY YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES: SEEKING PEACE, OPEN MICS, BEATS AND RHYMES AND MUSIC FELLOWSHIP AND OUR POETRY IN MOTION VAN WORKSHOPS.

FOR EXPENSES TO SUPPORT TGTHR'S YOUTH SHELTER AND HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 12-24 WHO ARE EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND MORE.

TO SUPPORT COA'S DIAPER BANK FOR IMPOVERISHED AND HOMELESS WOMEN WITH BABIES.

FOR OPERATING EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MISSION TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF URBAN YOUTH THROUGH ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN-12TH GRADE.

FUNDING WOULD SUPPORT A BILINGUAL CASE MANAGER WHO WILL REVIEW THE WAITLIST, EVALUATE CLIENT NEEDS, PRIORITIZE HIGH-RISK CLIENTS, AND CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH AVAILABLE SERVICES (E.G.: CLASSES/GROUPS, HOME VISITATIONS, ETC.) TO INCREASE CAPACITY TO SERVE MORE CLIENTS AND REDUCE THE TIME INDIVIDUALS SPEND ON THE WAITING LIST TO RECEIVE SUPPORT.

TO SUPPORT THE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM, A FREE 5-DAY/WEEK PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES MOTHERS AND CHILDREN AGES 0-5 IN AN INTEGRATED CURRICULUM OF EARLY AND ADULT EDUCATION. IT SERVES ECONOMICALLY POOR IMMIGRANT FAMILIES IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES, WITH THE GOAL OF LIFTING FAMILIES OUT OF POVERTY.

TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATION EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MISSION TO MISSION TO PREPARE, SUPPORT AND EMPOWER FOSTER YOUTH AGING OUT OF THE SYSTEM TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, COMMUNITY, AND MENTORSHIP.

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR OPERATING EXPENSES RELTED TO THE MISSION TO CONNECT DRIVEN AND DETERMINED STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH THE PEOPLE, PREPARATION, AND POSSIBILITIES TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE, CREATE THEIR FUTURE, AND CHANGE THE WORLD.

FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR FOR SUPPORT FOR THE FRIENDS LITERACY CENTER TO HELP COVER THE COST OF HIRING, PAYING AND TRAINING EXEMPLARY WATTS TEENS TO TUTOR THE CHILDREN IN THE FRIENDS LITERACY CENTER.

TO SUPPORT PROGRAM EXPENSES IN LOS ANGELES FOR LITERACY INTERVENTION IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FOSTER YOUTH WITH A CREATIVE PLATFORM TO TELL THEIR STORIES THEIR WAY AND EXPERIENCE MOMENTS OF HEALING AS THEY LEARN TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH THE ART OF SCREENWRITING AND FILMMAKING, SIMULTANEOUSLY LEARNING A MARKETABLE VOCATIONAL SKILL THAT PREPARES THEM FOR COLLEGE, CAREER AND COMMUNITY.

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT ALLOCATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECT SERVICES. FUNDING WILL ENABLE BGCLB TO REACT MORE APPROPRIATELY AND/OR QUICKLY TO CHANGING CONDITIONS, EMERGENT ISSUES, ECONOMIC UPS AND DOWNS, AND OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, ENSURING THE NEEDS OF YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY ARE MET.

TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES IN COMPTON, CA.

FOR OPERATING EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MISSION TO PROTECT CHILDREN AND STAND WITH FAMILY MEMBERS IN CRISIS, OFFERING ACCESSIBLE LEGAL SERVICES FOR FINANCIALLY VULNERABLE FAMILIES THAT ARE FACING LIFE-ALTERING ISSUES SUCH AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN.

KID CITY SEEKS FUNDING FOR ITS MUSIC PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND BAND MUSIC LESSONS FOR LOW-INCOME AND YOUTH OF COLOR WHO LIVE IN SOUTH CENTRAL AND CENTRAL LOS ANGELES.

FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MISSION TO HELP LOW-RESOURCED, HIGH-POTENTIAL FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS GET IN, STAY IN, AND GRADUATE FROM A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE BY PROVIDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT, MENTORING, AND EXPOSURE TO A BROADER WORLD.

GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR PART-TIME PROGRAM STAFF, EXPANDING SERVICES AT CURRENT LOCATIONS, TRAINING/MENTORSHIP AND/OR CONTINUITY OF PROGRAMMING DURING SUMMER FOR SITES WHERE SERVICES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED DURING THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR.

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OVER THREE YEARS TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MISSION TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO DISCOVER THEIR GREATER POTENTIAL THROUGH EXTRAORDINARY AT-SEA EXPERIENCES ABOARD EDUCATIONAL SAILING VESSELS BUILT TO TRAIN AND EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH 21ST CENTURY LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND INSPIRE MARITIME AND STEM CAREER PATHS.

TO PROVIDE FREE AND LOW-COST MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES AT LYNWOOD CLINIC LOCATION.

TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONAL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MISSION TO SERVE AS A TRUSTED RESOURCE THAT INSPIRES EXPLORATION, RESPECT, AND CONSERVATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MARINE LIFE.

GRANT FUNDS WOULD ALLOW POLAHS FACULTY TO MODIFY THE GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM TO MEET THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. $15,000 WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE INTERACTIVE SURFACE PRO TABLETS/ACCESSORIES FOR ALL MATH DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTORS, AND $10,000 FOR CONTRACTED SPEECH THERAPY.

FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MISSION TO CHANGE YOUNG LIVES, BUILDING CHARACTER AND DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP THROUGH MENTORING OUTDOORS.

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MISSION TO EMPOWER GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN FROM MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES BY GIVING THEM THE SKILLS NECESSARY THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND MENTORSHIP TO BECOME CONFIDENT, COLLEGE, AND CAREER READY.

GENERAL SUPPORT FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO EXPANDING THE WELLNESS AND HEALING JUSTICE INITIATIVES FOR SYSTEM-IMPACTED YOUTH IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY WHERE SANCTUARY OF HOPE HAS CENTERS SOUTH LOS ANGELES, COMPTON, SOUTH BAY, AND ANTELOPE VALLEY.