And the winner is...

And the grantees are…

Dress for Success San Diego that assists low-income women with job acquisition, job retention, career building and life management. WGSD awarded $10,000 to underwrite the equipment needs for the Career Search Computer Lab.

Supportive Parents Information Network promotes self-sufficiency through emergency loan funding, access to banking opportunities and advocacy. WGSD awarded $10,000 for board development and general operating expenses.

Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) provides emancipated foster youth with opportunities for self-sufficiency through emergency support, essential resources, and caring personal guidance at critical junctures on their path to independence. WGSD awarded $26,000 to the development of the Career Horizons for Young Women program, which supports young women in their transition from foster care to independent adulthood.

The grantees were announced at the Women Give San Diego Christmas Party hosted by Nancy Spector.

We were honored to have Don Wells (Executive Director), Jeanette Day (Founder) and one of the program recipients attend the party and speak about how JIT has made a real difference in our community.

We look forward to working with our granting partners over the next year!