2019 Grantees

The Ojai Women’s Fund is pleased to announce $110,000 in grants to ten organizations, all possible because of the collective effort and dedication of this year’s 366 OWF members and 44 giving circles. These grants are awarded across the five program areas: Arts, Education, Environment, Health, and Social Services. Now in its fourth year of grantmaking, OWF has awarded $338,000 in grants to organizations serving the Ojai Valley community.

Arts

Learning to See Outreach – $13,555

Enhancing Literacy in Students Through Storytelling – $2,275

education

Schools in the Ojai Valley (OUSD & Sunset) STEM Lab, Tour, and Bus Fund – 19,900

GO WILD! In the Classroom – Connecting Students to our Natural World – $12,000

Environment

Trail Adopter Program – $15,000

Matilija Middle School Native Plant Nursery and School Composting Program – $2,275

Health

Ojai Valley Subsidized Care – $10,000

Patient Navigation and Promotores Program – $20,000

Social Services

Programs and Services for Ojai Valley Teens – $10,000

Family Fund – $10,000

"There’s something about this organization and its underlying values of equity and fairness that really speak to me. I see it in memberships, in the way also that we do the grants – we really want to make sure that everyone has a chance in an equal manner to participate."

Anna Wagner

"We are inspired by the work of the Ojai Valley nonprofits and delighted that our family can help OWF support their efforts with grants."

Judy Norris

"This group shows you can have many people doing a little, which adds up to a LOT! By funding these programs, we are giving back in huge ways. I am so proud of this group!"

Teresa Smith

Past years grantees

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