Staff grantmaking exercise awards $50 thousand to nine nonprofits

Fifty thousand dollars, that’s how much nine nonprofits will share thanks to staff at the Area Foundation. The nonprofits were selected during a staff grantmaking exercise led by the Grants, Programs and Services team. Grants were awarded in the areas of children and youth, health and wellness, arts and culture, education and seniors. Award presentations were made to the nonprofits on Aug. 24 at the Area Foundation. 

Recipients are:

Chosen Care Inc., $5,000
Christian Senior Services, $5,000
Communities in Schools of San Antonio, Inc., $5,000
Embassy of Hope SA, Inc., $10,000
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, $5,000
Healy-Murphy Center, $5,000
Jefferson Area Community Outreach for Older People, $5,000
Project Angel Fares, $5,000
SAY Si, $5,000