YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/COMMUNITY ASSET

We have created three distinctive programs to promote and support positive youth development programs; that are related to character building and social enrichment

 

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1) SCHOLARSHIPS:  The foundation names outstanding graduating high-school seniors
(Nancy Ann Mendiburu High School Scholarship Fund) each academic school year, in distribution partnership with the Kern High School District and Kern County Superintendent of Schools, due by April 15 of each year.    APPLICATION

 

2) MINI-GRANTS:  The foundation solicits requests from area non-profit organizations, in the form of annual MINI-GRANTS not to exceed $3,000.00 per allocation. The mini-grant proposals must facilitate any worthy community asset related to our mission and/or youth development project serving youth in Kern County. These proposals are due by August 1 of each calendar year. APPLICATION

 

3) AWARDS & RECOGNITION: Since 2000, the foundation has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County to proudly name the Nancy Ann Mendiburu Youth of the Year. The awards ceremony/selection is coordinated by local Boys & Girls Club staff and the award recipient is automatically qualified as a regional candidate representing the Western United States.

100 Years of Hope and Opportunity

In addition, MMF also offers annual mini-grants to existing youth development partners, and honors “outstanding community contributions” in Youth Development at our annual awards dinner and fundraiser (ie: Larry E. Reider Outstanding Youth Development Professional and Outstanding Advance in Cancer Research).

Our vision will enable MMF to be responsive to requests by citizens within the Central California region and especially County of Kern. MMF will strive to accomplish these worthy tasks while appreciating the purpose of human life as being to serve, and show compassion and the will to help others. As a non-profit charitable organization we depend solely on the community for funding and hope you will find a way to help us continue our mission and grow its reach.