Impact Giving

Council on Aging - Southern California has received a $50,000 Impact Giving Grant to support FAST (Financial Abuse Specialist Team), a rapid-response program dedicated to protecting seniors facing financial abuse throughout Orange County.

Through volunteer professionals, case management resources, and community support, FAST helps ensure vulnerable seniors receive immediate assistance when they need it most.

Congratulations to Council on Aging, and thank you for the important work you do to protect and advocate for our aging community. 💙

Learn more about Council on Aging and the impact of this grant on our website: https://www.impactgivingnow.org/council-on-aging

Thank you to our Annual Sponsor, Whittier Trust, for supporting Impact Giving and our mission of collective philanthropy.

As the oldest multi-family office headquartered on the West Coast, Whittier Trust is dedicated to helping families navigate wealth management, philanthropy, and long-term planning with a personalized approach.

We are grateful for partners like Whittier Trust whose support helps us continue creating meaningful impact in our communities and beyond.

Interested in becoming an Annual Sponsor? Learn more on our website: https://www.impactgivingnow.org/annual-sponsorship

Creating safer homes for seniors starts with compassionate support.

ElderHelp of San Diego of San Diego has been awarded a $15,000 Impact Giving Grant to support its “Preventing Falls, Preserving Independence” program, helping low-income seniors live safely and independently in their own homes.

From installing grab bars and improving lighting to providing volunteer support and access to essential resources, this program is improving quality of life for older adults throughout San Diego.

Congratulations to ElderHelp of San Diego, and thank you for the meaningful work you do for our senior community.

Learn more about ElderHelp and the impact of this grant on our website: https://www.impactgivingnow.org/elderhelp-of-san-diego

For young mothers in foster care, having a safe and supportive home can make all the difference.

Mary's Path has been awarded a $31,000 Impact Giving Grant to modernize and improve ADA access to bathroom facilities for pregnant and parenting teens and their babies, helping create a more nurturing and secure living environment.

As the only program in Orange County supporting pregnant teens in foster care, Mary’s Path provides housing, therapy, education support, parenting guidance, and life-skills training to help young mothers build a path toward independence.

Congratulations to Mary’s Path, and thank you for the compassionate work you do to support young women and their children. 💙

Learn more about Mary’s Path and the impact of this grant on our website: https://www.impactgivingnow.org/marys-path

Highly trained search-and-rescue dogs are helping bring answers and closure to families during critical moments.

Mountain States Detection Dogs has been awarded a $25,000 Impact Giving Grant to support the development of a new training facility in Idaho for canine handlers and their dogs, increasing the number of certified teams available for emergency response efforts.

Their teams assist with search and rescue operations, including water searches, avalanche response, wildfire recovery, and human remains detection across the region.

Congratulations to Mountain States Detection Dogs, and thank you for the lifesaving work you continue to provide for families and communities in need. 💙

Learn more about Mountain States Detection Dogs and the impact of this grant on our website: https://www.impactgivingnow.org/mountain-states-detection-dogs

Access to clean water changes everything.

With My Own Two Hands Foundation has been awarded a $30,000 Impact Giving Grant to help build a women-led water and health center in Eastern Kenya, bringing clean water, medical services, and health education to more than 3,000 people.

Centered around an already funded borehole, the project will also create leadership and income opportunities for local women while helping children spend more time in school instead of walking miles for water.

Congratulations and thank you for the transformative work you are doing to support communities across the globe. 💙

Learn more about With My Own Two Hands and the impact of this grant on our website: https://www.impactgivingnow.org/with-my-own-2-hands

Thank you to the incredible women, both pictured and not, who made our Annual Awards Event such a success!

From securing silent auction items and sponsors to designing beautiful tablescapes and thoughtful event details, your hard work, creativity, and dedication brought the entire evening to life. Because of you, we were able to celebrate another impactful grant season and continue supporting organizations creating meaningful change in our communities and beyond.

We are so grateful for our amazing Events Committee and Board Members. ✨

Interested in helping next year? Become a member. Link in Bio// https://www.impactgivingnow.org/partnership

Congratulations to our incredible 2026 Grant Recipients! Your passion, dedication, and commitment to creating meaningful change continue to inspire us all.

This year, Impact Giving proudly awarded $181,000 in grants, the largest amount distributed in our organization’s history, to six outstanding nonprofit organizations making an impact.

Council on Aging - Southern California
ElderHelp of San Diego
EverFree
Mary's Path
Mountain States Detection Dogs
With My Own Two Hands Foundation

In addition, thousands of dollars were raised and distributed among our deserving finalists tonight, helping further their missions and continue their important work.

Stay tuned throughout June as we spotlight each of our 2026 Grant Recipients and share more about the incredible work they are doing in our communities and beyond!

Collective giving is the power of people coming together to make a bigger impact—just like a ripple that grows stronger with every wave.

The culmination of our collective efforts is tomorrow! Join us on May 21st for our Annual Awards Event celebrating community, generosity, and change.

Donate an auction item, become a sponsor, or volunteer:
https://www.impactgivingnow.org/awardsnight