PASO ROBLES — JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery Monday announced $100,000 in awards through the JUSTIN Community Grants program. Twenty organizations will receive $5,000 each to support initiatives in the North San Luis Obispo County region that include youth programs, social services, and community investments.
Since 2013, JUSTIN has donated over $500,000 to local organizations through grants and employee-directed donations. The organizations receiving grants this year were selected by a committee of employees who volunteer annually to identify worthy organizations that provide projects and services that directly benefit the local community.
“JUSTIN is committed to ensuring that North County remains a vibrant and thriving region,” said Clarence Chia, senior vice president of marketing for JUSTIN. “We are thrilled to be supporting these fantastic organizations and the vital work they do to better our community.”
The 20 organizations each receiving a $5,000 grant today are:
- Affordable Housing Paso Robles – YouthWorks program provides job skills training and mentorship for local youth.
- Assistance League of San Luis Obispo County – Operation School Bell® provides new school clothes for high-need youth.
