EDUCATION: $474,935.95
Library and Literacy – $177,323
- Established new direction for library and new bookmobile
- Promoted literacy with teen moms
- Supported academic support for low income students K-12th
- Supported the expansion of a Parent Resource Center in a neighborhood
Physical Health – $131,102.95
- Increased the visibility of the Wellness Program with attention to walking
- Promoted exercise for K-5th grade students
- Promoted exercise for seniors
- Supported expansion of Convalescent Aid Society to Azusa and purchased durable equipment
- Supported the identification and deployment of community members in educating their neighbors about diabetes
Academic – $120,310
- Supported math assistance for Junior High students
- Supported professional development of history teachers in grades K-12
- Provided new computer center in Teen space at Memorial Park
- Supported youth development and self esteem
- Provided support for summer program for low income students grades K-12
Environment – $46,000
- Supported opening of space in the Canyon for exploration and education
SOCIAL SERVICES: $250,612.20
Community Building – $250,612.20
- Supported the generation and production of the oral history of one of the oldest service clubs in Azusa
- Provided support for community outreach programs
- Provided support for discovering, developing and deploying community leaders
Women Services – $3,338.37
- Provided support to fully establish a program to provide prom dresses for girls
- Provided funding for single mothers
Basic Needs – $27,500
- Provided the needed infrastructure equipment and vehicle to obtain and adequately store food for distribution
Youth Leadership and Development – $57,500
- Provided funding to establish peer mentoring programs at both comprehensive high schools focusing on graduation completion
- Provided initial funding for an annual student day program promoting understanding and acceptance
- Provided program expansion for low income youth focusing on making choices and healthy relationships
Mental Health – $12,000
- Promoted low-income teens understanding of domestic violence
- Promoted low income teens understanding of self in a therapeutic group setting
Capacity Building and Development/Research and Development – $80,713.83
- Provided support for professional development and individual consulting services to organizations in the City
- Supported research produced in the areas of Recreation, School of Business and School of Social Work
- Supported the creation of a donor development program and capacity building program
- Provided support for leadership development
THE ARTS: $10,000
- Provided initial funding for afterschool cultural music education