This is a list of The Rosendin Foundation’s 2024 Annual Grant check distribution events. This list will be updated regularly until all grants have been distributed. Come back to see more! 

ATLAST La Tiendita – $30,000

These funds are to help La Tiendita hire a store manager. La Tiendita’s main mission is to increase the health and well-being of Latino youth in McKinney through tackling issues of food injustice in a holistic manner, ultimately addressing the root causes and inciting generational change. The store is located across the street from J.W. Webb Elementary, a Title 1 Elementary, where 90% of the students are minorities and on free or reduced lunch programs.

 

AVANCE Austin – $25,000

These funds are for more Latino/a families to join AVANCE’s two-generation family empowerment programs, that include culturally responsive mental health screenings and counseling services. AVANCE-Austin programs help families access opportunities and change the trajectory of their lives.

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin – $10,000

These funds will support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin’s Physical and Mental Well Being programs offered after school and during the summer. These programs address nutritional health, physical activity, and offer opportunities for recreational game play. They also offer behavioral programs aimed at increasing positive outcomes for at risk youth.

 

BookSpring – $10,000

These funds will support Books Beginning at Birth. Once enrolled, children receive free print books delivered directly to their homes twice a year until they turn five. Parents and caregivers receive periodic e-newsletters with tips on building reading habits at home, suggested activities for increasing motivation to read, and links to hundreds of free digital books. The program targets families in low-income areas across Texas.

 

Central California Food Bank – $50,000

These funds will sustain two Cantua Creek Food Distributions: the Neighborhood Market and Mobile Pantry. The funds will provide eggs, tortillas, produce, and other food commodities as available.

 

Chariot – $5,000

These funds will enhance and expand the direct client services offered to non-driving older adults- improving their access to essential resources and social opportunities. This includes the ability to organize social outings to help foster community, and transportation services to help with errands, grocery shopping, or doctor’s appointments.

 

Child Inc Headstart – $8,900

These funds will support the Empowering Early Minds, Early Intervention for School Readiness program.  This resource aims to improve long-term outcomes for children in high-poverty areas, ensuring they have the tools and support needed to thrive academically and personally with early intervention.

 

Denver Kids – $7,593

These funds will support Denver Kid’s Educational Counseling Program. Students are paired one-on-one with a professional advisor to provide long-term support and guidance to students in Denver Public Schools, grades 3-12, and students in their first year of postsecondary transition, who experience the challenges of higher risk environments.

 

Education Service Center Region 13 – $14,025

These funds will allow Education Service Center-Region 13 to expand the Austin Electrical Youth Apprenticeship program. These students are on an accelerated pathway to completing their apprenticeship in three years versus the traditional four-year post-high school graduation apprenticeship timeline

 

Honor Veterans Now – $40,000

The Meals for Vets program contracts with local and national meal service providers to pay for nutritious meals for Veterans. Veterans in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.

 

Merced House Texas – $5,000

These funds will go towards Merced House’s Supportive Services, which includes a quarterly food distribution at seven San Antonio properties and monthly distribution at two Corpus Christi properties.

 

People’s Community Clinic – $25,000

These funds will allow People’s to bring dental care to thousands more Central Texans who may otherwise forego their dental health needs. The program now serves all ages, from pediatric and adolescent patients to adult and senior patients.

 

Pfood Pfairness in Pflugerville Schools – $10,000

The goal at Pfood Pfairness in Pflugerville Schools is to ensure every student has access to hot, nourishing meals without worrying about debt or embarrassment. On average, they fund 400-500 student lunch accounts on a biweekly basis.

 

Poverello House – Papa Mike’s Cafe- $50,000

Papa Mike’s Café is a no-cost, full-service restaurant serving three made-to-order meals for anyone in need. The Culinary Services Program produces 3,500 hot meals daily for distribution sites throughout the Fresno community.

 

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Temple – $45,932

The Ronald McDonald House of Temple offers a “home-away-from-home” for little or no cost, keeping families close to their hospitalized child. Ronald McDonald House is transforming their courtyard for families to enjoy some greenspace during their stay.

 

Skillpoint Alliance – $5,000

This grant will allow 80 low-income students into Skillpoint’s Gateway Occupational Training Program. Enrolled students will receive job training, including industry-recognized credentials, technical skills, job readiness skills, and individualized support as they search for and secure employment.

 

The Junior League of Austin – $20,000

The primary goal of The Junior League of Austin’s Food In Tummies (FIT) program is to consistently provide 900+ students with nutritious weekend meals and educational resources on nutrition for the duration of the 36-week school year. FIT fills the nutritional void that exists from Friday to Monday for students at Baty and Hillcrest Elementary.

 

Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center – $20,000

These funds will support WCCAC’s Community Education Program. Community Education includes a program for professionals and community members on recognizing signs of abuse (and how to report it) and a children’s body and internet safety education.