Community Corner
The San Diego Women's Foundation to Host 2014 Annual Grants Celebration
WHAT: The 2014 Annual Grants Celebration will announce the SDWF’s newest environment community partners and announce grant awards to several environmental nonprofits and agencies that make a positive difference to the local environment. The event will also feature tours of the San Diego Central Library, an opening reception and dessert. The grants panel will include Darlene Shiley, SDWF Founding Member & Philanthropist; Judith Harris, Community Leader & Past Board Chair, San Diego Public Library Foundation; Katie Sullivan, SDWF Alumna, Philanthropist, San Diego Public Library Foundation; Deborah Barrow, Director, San Diego Public Library; Helen Griffith, Executive Director, e3 Civic High; Carmen Vann, Project Manager, Turner Construction; and Gail Vetter Levin, SDWF Member & Moderator.
WHEN: Thursday, May 29, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: The San Diego Central Library 330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA. Free Admission Parking is $5. Register at sdfoundation.org/SDWFGrants2014
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WHY: The San Diego Women’s Foundation grant funds benefit local programs that make a difference in the community on issues important to the entire region. This year’s grant focus is on the environment. Healthy environmental resources are key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, a thriving economy, and growth in many areas which is why investing in environmental programs that focus on water quality and/or conservation is important.