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Chula V<strong>is</strong>ta Charitable FoundationThe Chula V<strong>is</strong>ta Charitable Foundation (CVCF) <strong>is</strong> becoming <strong>the</strong> vehicle for legacy planning and gifts that willbenefit Chula V<strong>is</strong>ta now and forever. Th<strong>is</strong> year, <strong>the</strong> CVCF awarded <strong>the</strong>ir first grants <strong>to</strong>taling $22,500. With 31dedicated members and contributions of more than $100,000, <strong>the</strong> grant<strong>making</strong> focused on Health and HumanServices: Access <strong>to</strong> Care in Chula V<strong>is</strong>ta.Grantee The Arc of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> with Board MemberTom Clavell.Board Members Sharon McDade Floyd, Tom Clavell, TheresaWeekes, and Elizabeth Cox.Grantee South Bay YMCA with Board MemberTom Clavell.With $12,500 granted from <strong>the</strong>CVCF, <strong>the</strong> The Arc of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’sStarlight Center in Chula V<strong>is</strong>ta willexpand its Hope and Health forIndividuals with D<strong>is</strong>abilitiesprogram. More than 180 individualsat <strong>the</strong> Starlight Center will integratehealthy behaviors in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir dailylives, which should result in th<strong>is</strong>group being less vulnerable <strong>to</strong> heartd<strong>is</strong>ease, diabetes, obesity, ando<strong>the</strong>r life-threatening conditionsand illnesses, increasing fitness andstamina over a period of 12 months.The South Bay YMCA YouthFitness program aids in <strong>the</strong>prevention of childhood obesityby increasing awareness of <strong>the</strong>importance of a healthy lifestylethrough exerc<strong>is</strong>e and nutritionaleducation in a fun environment.With $10,000 granted from CVCF,<strong>the</strong> program will engage children invarious forms of excerc<strong>is</strong>e activity,and teach basic nutritional guidelinesand healthy eating habits. TheYMCA’s program will involve <strong>the</strong>entire family <strong>to</strong> increase <strong>the</strong> successof healthy living in <strong>the</strong> home throughnewsletters and take-home activities,and perform exerc<strong>is</strong>es that are aimedat improving school d<strong>is</strong>trict fitnesstesting scores.Ramona Community FoundationThe <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Foundation’s most recent affiliate <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ramona Community Foundation. A strong group ofleaders in <strong>the</strong> community of Ramona are working <strong>to</strong> increase <strong>the</strong> membership of <strong>the</strong> foundation <strong>to</strong> enhancean endowment for Ramona which will help provide annual funding <strong>to</strong> local organizations. The RamonaCommunity Foundation was created <strong>to</strong> encourage and increase responsible philanthropy for all who workand live in Ramona.CVCF@sdfoundation.org | RCF@sdfoundation.orgThe <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Foundation 2011 Annual Report | 51
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