Many Mansions

For Immediate Release

 

Many Mansions Receives Grants for Services and General Operations

Private Grant Funding Up 46% in Fiscal Year

Thousand Oaks, CA - June 7, 2007 -Many Mansions has received $275,981 in private foundation support to date in the 2006-2007 fiscal year ending June 30th.  The organization's recent fund-raising efforts were marked by the successful closing of their annual Summer Camp campaign where they received more than $40,000 in private grants and donations.   Grants from National Charity League, the Employees Community Fund of Boeing California, and the Wachovia Foundation were the latest charitable contributions received by Many Mansions.

The National Charity League, an organization of mothers and daughters who provide service to the community, generously donated $8,500 for Children Services which includes support for Camp Many Mansions, the After-school Homework/Literacy Program, Teen Club and new internship program.

The Employees Community Fund of Boeing California donated $3,000 to help support the After-school Homework/Literacy Program. The Employees Community Fund allows employees to partner in community causes by combining their contributions from payroll deductions with the assets of the former Douglas Aircraft Welfare Foundation to support local charitable organizations.

The Wachovia Foundation granted Many Mansions $7,500 for general operation expenses. World Savings, who has recently merged with Wachovia Bank, has been a standing supporter of Many Mansions for several years.

 

About Many Mansions

Many Mansions, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in Ventura County, offering limited-income households well-managed housing and life enriching services. Many Mansions manages nine apartment communities and provides housing for more than 1300 residents. Through the development of the Adult Services and Children Services Programs, Many Mansions has made a commitment to eradicate the cycle of chronic homelessness.

Many Mansions

Secret Winbush

Public Relations Coordinator

805-496-4948 x 239