Kaiser Gives Grants to Local Groups

As a part of its Community Benefit Grants Program, recently awarded grants to 36 community nonprofit organizations across San Mateo County. 

Kaiser Permanente examined the need of over 100 organizations, and among the 36 recipients were the Emerging Leaders Project for at risk youth, as well as the South City .

Each grant spanned from $5,000 up to $45,000, with the grand total coming in at $609,500.

"This funding will help provide a positive impact on our communities' health," said Linda Jensen, a registered nurse and vice president and area manager for Kaiser Permanente in the San Mateo area. "Partnering with community-based organizations is one way we help transform neighborhoods and communities into healthier places to live, work and play."

Sharon Dolan, executive director of the North San Mateo County Boys and Girls Clubs, said that the Club received $30,000 in grants for its Triple Play program. The program focuses on sports, fitness and nutrition education.

According to Kaiser, the purpose of the grants is to fight obesity in children, promote healthy eating, support community health centers, reach out to at-risk youth and the aging population and support organizations seeking to put an end to violence.

Among other recipients were the Peninsula Jewish Community Center, Project Read, Rape Trauma Services, and the Child Care Coordinating Council.