Twenty community organizations were recognized at the El Cajon Rotary Club's Annual Grant Night dinner, which took place on Monday, October 1, at Hooley's in Rancho San Diego. Each organization received a grant to support their efforts in enhancing the lives of individuals in the El Cajon community and its neighboring regions. The grants aim to address various issues, including homelessness, food insecurity, literacy, veterans' needs, youth services, maternity care, domestic violence, among others.
Those organizations receiving grants were:
- The American Legion
- Crisis House
- Noah Homes
- Saint Madeleine Sophie's Center
- Boys and Girls Club of East County
- 29Eleven Maternity Homes
- Sonshine Haven
- Meals on Wheels
- Workshop for Warriors
- Wreaths Across America
- Warrior Foundation Freedom Station
- Veterans East County Alliance
- Grossmont Cuyamaca College Foundation Food Pantry
- Home of Guiding Hands
- The Water Conservation Garden
- East County Transitional Living Center
- Foothills Christian High School Football Scholarship
- East County Youth Symphony
- Sharia's Closet
- The Princess Project
- Reading Legacies