We received twenty-two applications with only four awards to give. It was a difficult decision, and we wish we could support all of the organizations. The four organizations chosen represent a spectrum of needed services that serve the broader San Francisco community. We encourage you to read descriptions below which include opportunities to get involved. Thank you to all of the GGMG members for your nominations!

To view all of the grant applicants and ways to get involved with these great organizations, click here.

Congratulations to our 2010 Charity Grant winners:

La Casa de las Madres
The mission of La Casa de las Madres is to respond to calls for help from domestic violence victims of all ages, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Domestic violence victims must have access to a safe place as well as services supporting their transition to a violence free life. La Casa de las Madres provides that bridge for battered women, teens and children seeking to escape abuse in their intimate partnerships and seeks to prevent future violence by educating the community about domestic violence. Read more ...

Neighborhood Parks Council
Neighborhood Parks Council (NPC) advocates for a superior, equitable and sustainable park and recreation system. NPC provides leadership and support to park users through community-driven stewardship, education, planning and research. Read more...

San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate Program
It is the vision of SFCASA that every child has a safe, loving home and is given the opportunity to thrive. The SFCASA mission is to train community volunteers to serve as officers of the court to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the foster care system. Read more...

The Friends of the Public Library on behalf of Stefanie Buchalter (The Women Making a Difference Grant Award)
The Women Making a Difference award honors a GGMG member who either founded or plays an active role in a charity or community organization. As a long-time volunteer and recent chair of the San Francisco Public Library's Laureate dinner, Stefanie Buchalter exemplifies this honor. Stefanie is also working with both GGMG and the library to bring speakers to GGMG events. With all grant awards, the Community Support team evaluated how the organization benefits both the GGMG community as well as our greater community. We chose the San Francisco Public Library because it is a key resource for families across San Francisco and has a history of providing relevant and beneficial programs for children of all ages. Read more...