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Authorize the County's contribution of $1,000 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 1 to benefit the following organizations, including Friends of the Solano Commission for Women and Girls ($500) and Vallejo Together ($500)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor James requests that the Board of Supervisors authorize the County's contribution of $1,000 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 1 to benefit the following organizations, including Friends of the Solano Commission for Women and Girls ($500) and Vallejo Together ($500).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
District 1 has identified two (2) local non-profit organizations for which to contribute its non-county contribution allocation, including:
Friends of the Solano Commission for Women and Girls ($500)
To support the organization's efforts to advance the status, well-being, and empowerment of women and girls throughout Solano County through education, advocacy, community engagement, and leadership development. This contribution helps strengthen programs and initiatives that promote equity, opportunity, and access to resources while fostering positive outcomes for women, girls, and families across the County.
Vallejo Together ($500)
To support the organization's efforts to provide homeless outreach, connect individuals experiencing homelessness with essential services, and promote pathways to stable housing and self-sufficiency in Vallejo. This contribution helps expand access to critical resources, strengthen community-based support, and improve outcomes for some of the County's most vulnerable residents.
Guidelines for Grant Funding Requests:
During FY2026/27 Budget Hearings, the Board appropriated $75,000, $15,000 to each supervisorial district, to allow Board members to support community service programs. The Board directed County Counsel to provide guidelines...
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