The Chula Vista Community Foundation, an affiliate of the San Diego Foundation, held its annual Grant Awards Celebration on May 18. It awarded $62,966 to three local nonprofits that provide programs that assist children and families.

Since 2011, CVCF has granted more than $680,000 to more than 40 nonprofit programs that strengthen the quality of life for Chula Vista residents.

The grants and organizations this year were:

• $22,966 to SDSU Research Foundation for its Conmigo: Better Health Together program with a curriculum that builds connections among families and empowers communities to access community resources.

• $20,000 to Boys to Men Mentoring Network for its BTM Group Mentoring Program that addresses male teens’ mental health, wellness and physical well-being needs.

• $20,000 to Tariq Khamisa Foundation for its Restorative Workshop Curriculum, a social-emotional series delivered in grades 6 – 9 that benefits vulnerable youth by diverting them toward positive pro-social activities and associations.

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