South Lake Tahoe Endowment gives out $50,000 in grants to local schools and nonprofits

The South Lake Tahoe Endowment Cabinet awarded $50,000 to South Lake Tahoe area non-profits and schools during a recent reception at South Tahoe High School.

Wendy David, the Cabinet Chair, awarded the grants to an enthusiastic and appreciative crowd.

Private donors fund the Foundation with money to be given back to the community in the form of grants.

As always, there were many very worthy applications submitted, and as always, tough decisions had to be made. In the end, however, the Cabinet felt confident in their choices and honored to have the opportunity to grant to the following organizations’ programs and services.

Education Enhancement Grants
Big Brothers Big Sisters - Expanding existing services in Schools
Bijou Community School - Coloma Outdoor Field Trip
Bijou Community School - Redwood Outdoor Education Program
Boys & Girls Club SLT - Ceramics Program
Bringing Art to Schools - Meet the Masters
Firefly Yoga - Trauma-Informed Yoga for HS Youth
Lake Tahoe Unified School - Elementary Music
Sierra House Elementary - Integrating Arts & Science
Sierra House Elementary - Garden-Based Nutrition Program
Sierra House Elementary - Ukes 4 Youth
Sierra House PTA - Kindergarten STEM Adventure
SLT Humane Society - Veterinary Science Initiative
South Tahoe Middle School PTA - Spanish Literature for Spanish Readers
South Tahoe Middle School - Club Live
Tahoe Valley Elementary - Sutter’s Fort Environmental Living Program

Community Nonprofits
Assistance League Operation School Bell
EDC Ag in the Classroom South Tahoe Farm Day
H.E.R.O. Scholarships Scholarship Fund
Juvenile Services Council Youth Support Program
Kiwanis Community Org. Coats for Kids

For more information on the endowment: http://www.sltendowment.org.