Grant Applications Now Available for Educational Programs Serving Children, Adults and Seniors in the Crescenta-Cañada Valley.

The Community Foundation of the Verdugos and the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce announced that the Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund is accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations to support educational programs and projects.  Organizations may apply for grants from $500 to $5,000 to enhance ongoing or initiate new programs and request equipment, technology, facilities, modernization or upgrades. 

This year, the Education Fund recognizes that community organizations have many new concerns and challenges associated with COVID-19. A priority is placed on helping meet educational needs associated with virtual learning, understanding and applying current scientific findings for healthy living, and maintaining supportive community connections despite restricted social gatherings and interaction.   

“Our goal is to spark innovative thinking as well as provide support for educational programs that help our community stay strong despite the threat of COVID-19,” said Chris Waldheim, member of the Fund’s board of advisors. “Educational innovation and support seems more important than ever.”

Applications must be submitted by Friday, Oct. 2 via email only and are available online at www.cfverdugos.org and
www.crescentavalleychamber.org. Organizations must be non-profit, tax exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and providing educational programs to residents of the Crescenta-Cañada Valley. This includes La Cañada and La Crescenta, and parts of Glendale, Montrose and Tujunga. Parent organizations located outside but delivering educational programs in this area or to residents of this area are eligible.

For more information, contact Edna Karinski, CEO of the Community Foundation of the Verdugos (818.241.8040) or Jean Maluccio of the Crescenta Valley Chamber (818.248.4957). Members of the Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund board of advisors include Rick Dinger, Jo Loomis, Jean Maluccio, Roberta Parker, Mary Pinola, Julia Rabago, Teri Rice, Renee Riendeau, Patty Steur, Eleanor Wacker and Chris Waldheim.