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Authorize the County's contribution of $3,000 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 5 to benefit the following organizations, including the Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club ($1,000), Wild West Family Festival/On Stage Vacaville ($1,000), Sudie M. Smith Foundation, Inc. ($500), and Saving Gracie Foundation ($500)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Mashburn requests that the Board authorize the County's contribution of $3,000 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 5 to benefit the following organizations, including the Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club ($1,000), Wild West Family Festival/On Stage Vacaville ($1,000), Sudie M. Smith Foundation, Inc. ($500), and Saving Gracie Foundation ($500).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
District 5 has identified four local non-profit organizations for which to contribute its non-county contribution allocation. These agencies directly impact and enrich the lives of residents in Solano County through community support programs.
Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club ($1,000)
The Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club directly impacts and enriches the lives of young residents in Solano County through mentorship and their community support programs. The Club's goal is to inspire youth to believe in themselves and to enhance their lives through a diverse variety of programs. Ensuring a safe, productive place for kids to spend out-of-school time is vital because when the bell rings and school is out for the day, many kids in our community have nowhere to go. The Club provides Vacaville's youth with life-changing programs that develop a desire to learn in a safe environment surrounded by people who believe that every young person deserves a great future. The club's goal is for all Club members to graduate from high school with a plan for their future, demonstrating good ch...
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