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Posted on October 17, 2023

Over $400,000 Awarded to Nonprofit Organizations in San Luis Obispo County

CFSLOCO Announces Largest Grant Cycle

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Posted on October 12, 2023December 11, 2023

Honoring Excellence in Education: The Julian Crocker Community Scholarship Fund

The Julian Crocker Community Scholarship Fund – held at The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County – is a community fund which pays tribute to Dr. Julian Crocker, a leader and advocate in our community for education access. The former San Luis Obispo County Superintendent of Schools has been a vocal advocate for public education …

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Posted on September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

#25for25 Feature: An Open Letter from Jane Sinton

An open letter to the community from Jane Sinton about our Foundation’s humble beginnings, the Women’s Legacy Fund, and the amazing impacts that began with these passionate ideas.  This feature is part of our #25for25 showcase where we highlight 25 stories to mark our 25 years of philanthropy in SLO County. These partners and community …

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Posted on September 21, 2023January 18, 2024

Final Five Grantees Revealed: Celebrating 25 Years of Community Impact

In celebration of our 25th anniversary, we embarked on a journey at the start of 2023 to make a lasting impact on our beloved community. To honor this milestone, we decided to give back in a meaningful way, allocating $100,000 to support local nonprofits dedicated to the causes close to the hearts of SLO County …

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Posted on September 21, 2023

Final Five Grantees Revealed: Celebrating 25 Years of Community Impact

$100,000 in otal awarded to 20 SLO County nonprofits

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Posted on September 13, 2023January 18, 2024

5 North Coast Grantees Receive $5K from Anniversary Fund

To mark our 25th anniversary, this year we’ve proudly granted $5,000 to ten local organizations spanning the county, all passionately dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our entire community. Today, we are happy to announce the next 5 grantees receiving $5,000 as a gift to celebrate 25 years of philanthropy in SLO County. The following organizations are …

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Posted on September 13, 2023

5 North Coast Grantees Receive $5K from Anniversary Fund

Grant recipients in SLO County's North Coast

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Posted on August 30, 2023

Introducing the San Luis Obispo County Community Reports & Data Center

A New Online Resource for Data-Driven Insights

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Posted on August 14, 2023

5 Additional Grantees Receive $5K from Anniversary Fund

Local Nonprofits Awarded at Anniversary Celebration

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Posted on August 14, 2023January 18, 2024

5 Additional Grantees Receive $5K from Anniversary Fund

We’re sure you’ve heard by now that 2023 has been a special year for us and our community  as we celebrate 25 years of community engagement and positive change. Back in May, we announced a heartfelt gift of $100,000 to bolster local nonprofits—a testament to our ongoing dedication to fostering a stronger community fabric. We announced the …

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