THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN CARLOS SERVES AS A CONNECTOR FOR THE COMMUNITY AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS BY IDENTIFYING COMMUNITY NEEDS SHARING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES. WE ADDRESS IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS BY BRINGING TOGETHER LOCAL NONPROFITS BUSINESSES SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS COMMUNITY LEADERS AND DONORS TO CONTRIBUTE TIME IN-KIND GOODS & SERVICES AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS. THE FOCUS OF 2024 WAS ON SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHILE CELEBRATING THE RICH AND DIVERSE HERITAGE THAT COMPRISE OUR COMMUNITY. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR WE AWARDED $150,000 GRANTS TO 16 AREA NONPROFITS. IN ADDITION THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN CARLOS SUPPORTED A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS INCLUDING PUBLIC ART PROJECTS.