Nonprofit Groups Get Quake Aid
Several nonprofit organizations serving Central Los Angeles have received earthquake-relief grants from the California Community Foundation.
Forty-six organizations in the Greater Los Angeles area will eventually share about $579,000 in grants, the first round of grants from a pool of $1.3 million set aside for earthquake relief by the foundation.
The grants will be used for repairs, equipment replacement, relocation expenses and support for services affected by the quake. Those receiving funding were chosen from more than 225 nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County that were surveyed for damage by the foundation’s staff.
Among the local organizations that were awarded grants are:
* Regis House, awarded $5,900 to move programs to another building and to cover the cost of buying milk for children.
* The Central American Resource Center (CARECEN), awarded $15,000 for various services.
* El Rescate, awarded $4,500 for food and other services.
* Clinica Para Las Americas, awarded $25,000 for increased medical and mental health services.
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