
2017 Award Recepients
Bryan’s House
Bryans’ House original mission was to provide hospice care for infants and children with HIV/AIDS. Now Bryan’s House has expanded to provide children with chronic medical, educational or therapeutic needs. Children’s families are provided these services at no cost.
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Erin Tierney Kramp Encouragement Scholarship Program
The Erin Tierney Kramp program awards scholarships to students based on their courage and perseverance in the face of adversity. Students must exemplify courage and perseverance in the face of hardship or adversity, must show moral character with leadership and scholarship qualities as evidenced by high academic standards; and must submit a high school diploma.
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Magdaleno Leadership Institute
Their mission is to provide equity and social justice through the educational advancement, leadership development and empowerment of low-income Hispanic students. The organization supports a growing segment of Hispanic students who show academic promise but are considered at risk of academic failure due to factors such as low socio-economic status, neighborhoods without resources, parents’ low level of education, students lack of knowledge about academic paths, and their poor schooling experience.
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St. Vincent de Paul
The grant will enable St Vincent de Paul to fund a Mini Loan Program to assist individuals convert payday and auto title loans to a low interest loan with a term of 12 months. This program will also provide financial coaching and education.