Although this was one of the most challenging years for the Foundation, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we still provided valuable services and maintained a healthy financial position.  

Some of the programs and services the Foundation was able to support in FY 2020/2021 included:

 

  • 40 children attended a virtual STEM workshop under COVID restrictions
  • Over $9,000 in educational scholarships were presented to 11 recipients
  • $23,000 worth of PPE and other COVID-19 related needs were distributed.
  • 63 participants attended the first ever virtual FSS Conference.
  • 3 virtual financial literacy worships were held in partnership with Commerce Bank, Strata Bank, and Wells Fargo.
  • 39 Participants were referred over and received credit counseling along with consolidation and/or dispute services.
  • 22 people were assisted with employment/training services.  These individuals received things such as work clothes, vehicle repairs, DMV fees, bus passes, and tuition assistance.
  • 2 participants entered into first time homeownership.
  • Brough COVID-19 Vaccines to the senior sites and assisted with vaccinating nearly 100% of our elderly tenant population.
  • Jessica’s Christmas provided 40 food baskets, 120 Christmas gifts to children, and 384 gifts to seniors.