2021
The following non-profit organizations and schools were awarded grant funding from the
Tustin Community Foundation
Breast Cancer Angels received a grant to help provide financial assistance to individuals and families living in the Greater Tustin area who are undergoing breast cancer treatment.
Cancer Kinship received a grant to support to purchase and distribute 20 new wigs to give to Tustin area residents who have been recently diagnosed with cancer as a way to boost their confidence and self-esteem.
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) received a grant to provide CASA services to foster children living in Tustin through their Mentor-Advocate Program.
Families Forward received a grant to provide food for their Food Assistance Program that supports families living Greater Tustin.
Family Promise of Orange County received a grant to support the St. Paul’s shower ministry, serving 20-30 people a week.
G.R.A.C.E. Social and Medical Services received a grant to support their food pantry delivery service in Tustin, primarily serving Middle Eastern and North African immigrants who do not otherwise have access to services due to language barriers.
Heritage Elementary School Library received a grant to purchase high interest, low level books that will motivate and encourage students to read.
The Hope Harbor Homes, Sea Glass and Rip Tide, received a grant to help provide direct services to teens in crisis.
Kids READ! received a grant to establish educational corners in laundromats in the Tustin Area so that children who accompany their parents will be able to read books.
Laura’s House received a grant to help support approximately 175 Tustin residents achieve freedom from domestic abuse and attain self-sufficiency.
Mary’s Path received a grant to help fund the staffing coverage required to ensure that Tustin teen mothers and their babies receive the nurturing and supportive therapies they need.
One Seed Community Garden received a grant to help with the startup costs associated with creating a community garden.
Sunday Supper received a grant to enhance their free community Sunday meal options and provide additional funds to purchase equipment.
The Tustin Chamber of Commerce received a grant to help fund their programs, including the Hangar Half Marathon, so that they are able to further support the Tustin business community.
Veterans Legal Institute received a grant to help fund staff salaries to provide free legal aid to Tustin veterans.
Tustin American Legion Post 227 received a grant to support the Veteran’s Emergency Fund which has seen increased need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Waymakers Tustin Youth Shelter received a grant to help fund coping skills supplies and suicide prevention kits.
The Tustin Community Foundation is honored to have partnered with the City of Tustin to facilitate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants totaling $508,250.00 to the following organizations and schools:
Alzheimers Orange County | Apple Seeds Services |
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Assistance League of Tustin | Benson Elementary School PTO |
Boys & Girls Club of Tustin | Center Stage Theater |
Child Creativity Lab | Education Francais LA |
Grace Harbor Church & School | Hewes Middle School PTA |
Human Options | LEAP Learning Center |
ListoAmerica, Inc | ListoAmerica, Inc |
Make a Wish Foundation Orange County | SOCAL Aquatics Association |
South Coast Symphony | St. Cecilia’s Elementary School |
Sycamore Magnet Academy PTA | The All-American Boys Chorus |
Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts | Tustin Area Historical Society |
Tustin Community Preschool | Tustin Dollars for Scholars |
Hewes Middle School PTA | Tustin Girls Softball League |
Tustin High School Aquatics | Tustin High School Boys Basketball |
Tustin High School Boys Volleyball | Tustin High School Dance Team |
Tustin High School Football Boosters | Tustin High School Girls Soccer |
Tustin High School Girls Volleyball | Tustin High School Instrumental Music |
Tustin High School PTO | Tustin Meadows Tiny Tots |
Tustin Police Foundation | Tustin Preservation Conservancy |
Tustin Public Schools Foundation | Tustin Youth Football |
Vital Link Education-Business Consortium |