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Authorize the County's contributions of $4,500 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 3 to benefit the following organizations: including the Suisun City Youth Commission ($1,500), CASA of Solano County ($1,000), Victims Empowerment Support Team ($1,000), and Families Helping Families ($1,000)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Ramirez requests that the Board of Supervisors authorize the County's contribution of $4,500 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 3 to benefit the following organizations: including the Suisun City Youth Commission ($1,500), CASA of Solano County ($1,000), Victims Empowerment Support Team ($1,000), and Families Helping Families ($1,000)
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
The four (4) groups identified by District 3 for its non-county contribution allocation are local non-profits or organizations that enrich Solano County either through educational programs or community support.
Suisun City Youth Commission, $1,500
The Suisun City Youth Commission (SCYC) serves both Suisun City youth and students attending Suisun City schools, along with their friends, fostering a sense of community and belonging. SCYC directly contributes to the community's healthy and sustainable development, by encouraging peer-to-peer self-development and strengthening positive relationships between youth and adults. Through collaboration with a variety of youth public benefit organizations - such as Scouts, Civil Air Patrol, 4-H, Red Cross Clubs, Solano Land Trust, and more - SCYC provides valuable opportunities for leadership, teamwork, and personal growth.
The seven cornerstones of SCYC are: Community Service, Youth Clubs, Performing Arts, Student Service Organizations, Sports, Community Resources, and Project Management. These foundational elements promote prosocial friendships, strengthen interpersonal connections, ...
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