Supervisor Ken Carlson Announces Awardees of District IV $1 Million Community Impact Fund
PLEASANT HILL, CA – Supervisor Ken Carlson announced 25 local organizations selected to receive the District IV Community Impact Fund, following a review of more than 100 applications totaling $6.5 million in requests. Carlson noted his office spent over 160 hours evaluating proposals to ensure funds reached organizations making the greatest impact.
“I am proud to announce the 25 organizations selected to receive the District IV Community Impact Fund,” said Supervisor Ken Carlson. “These grants reflect the strength and resilience of our community. By investing in local nonprofits, we are ensuring that families, students, and residents across District IV have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.”
The Mt. Diablo Education Foundation highlighted how the grant will benefit students:
“This program has pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me find my voice. Having access to this program has opened doors I never knew existed and brought me places I never thought I’d go.” – Gabrielle, 12th Grade student at Ygnacio Valley High School
The Cancer Support Community (CSC) also shared how funding will expand services:
“I never thought I’d be diagnosed with cancer, but after treatments and surgeries my life was turned upside down. Finding the Cancer Support Community gave me strength, and for seven years I’ve relied on their programs. This grant will make in-person support even more accessible for people like me.”– Daryl, CSC participant and Pleasant Hill resident
Other awardees include: 18 Reasons, Assistance League of Diablo Valley, Care Parent Network, Child Advocates of Contra Costa County, Choice in Aging, Clayton Pride, CoCo Kids, Community Violence Solutions, Conta Costa County Historical Society, Contra Costa Humane Society, Contra Costa Senior Legal Services, Empowered Aging, First Tee – Contra Costa, GANAS Community Organization, Hope Solutions, Joybound and Trinity Center, Meals on Wheels Contra Costa, Mental Health Connections, Monument First 5, The Network of Care, St. Vincent de Paul – St. Agnes, United Latino Voices of Contra Costa County, and Winter Nights Family Shelter.
“This Giving Tuesday, I encourage our residents to stand with these 25 organizations. Each one is doing extraordinary work. Your support amplifies the Community Impact Fund and helps these programs grow stronger, reaching more neighbors across Contra Costa County.”
Supervisor Ken Carlson represents District IV on the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. Ken was first elected in 2022 and made history as its first openly LGBTQ member. District IV includes the cities of Concord, Pleasant Hill, Clayton, and parts of Walnut Creek.
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