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Santa Fe Boys and Girls Club at Via Vista gets $45,000 Panda Express grant, Housing Authority highlights partnership
Summary
Staff told the board a $45,000 grant from Panda Express Charitable Foundation will support the Santa Fe Boys and Girls Club at the Via Vista site; staff described it as a selective national award and said additional resources will support that facility.
Jonathan highlighted a $45,000 grant from the Panda Express Charitable Foundation to support the Santa Fe Boys and Girls Club at the Via Vista site, calling it "one of only a limited number of clubs nationwide selected for the investment." The board heard staff say the additional funding will provide resources to that facility.
The grant was mentioned as part of community partnerships in the executive director's report; staff noted they are excited to add resources to the Via Vista site and will coordinate with partners on program use. The board did not take formal action on the grant during the meeting.
Why it matters: Outside philanthropic support can expand youth programming at housing sites and add to service capacity for residents; the authority flagged the grant to inform commissioners and partners as they plan related services and capital uses.
