Community Programs
Grants 2008
Our first annual Giving Circle of Clark County Women awarded funding to the following programs for youth.
The Giving Circle spent one year of studying the community needs and organizations before making their decision. A competitive grant process including interviews was completed in April 2008, with grants awarded in May.
Janus Youth Programs Clients are high-risk teens with combination of substance abuse, mental health concerns, and homeless at three Clark County locations/ shelters. Funds are for art therapy supplies; plus books & videos; other supports i.e. clothing, transportation, meals related to youth employment. Grant: $1,800
OPTIONS Youth Program works with youth with significant mental health diagnosis, some with other issues such as juvenile justice, substance abuse, homelessness or at risk-of being homeless. Funds are for program staff to use to assist youth with food, ID cards, driver’s license & food handler test fees, work tools, boots, uniforms, transportation, housing, and other out-of-pocket expenses needed to assist in helping them obtain employment of other opportunities for advancement. Grant: $2,500
Columbia River Mental Health Services Clients are youth w/ mental health concerns, some combined w/ substance abuse, risk of homelessness. Funds are for pregnancy avoidance experience ‘babies’ requiring 24-hour care. This grant includes staff training of counselors working with youth in this program. The “Babies” last 5-10 years extending the life of this program over time. Grant: $4,345
Silver Buckle Equestrian Center for purchase of two smaller saddles for young riders and one equestrian scholarship for a young person with a parent serving in the military. Clients are youth at risk referred for equine therapy by Juvenile Justice, foster care or other social services. Grant: $1,500
Photo is some Circle members with representatives of grantee organizations. May 2008.
