IMPACT Diablo Valley Awards $150,000 To Local Nonprofits

ALAMO, CA — IMPACT Diablo Valley, an organization of 130 families aiming to give philanthropic donations, has selected three local nonprofits to receive a total of $150,000.

The group, led by Alamo resident Gina Harlow and Mindy Longo, has awarded a total of $732,000 over six years to local nonprofits, according to a news release. In 2023, they have selected the following groups for grants:

• We Care - Services for Children, $100,000: This Concord-based organization helps address the mental health, developmental, and educational needs of disadvantaged children up to age five.
• Dentists on Wheels, $25,000: This Alamo-based organization provides access to dental care to uninsured, low-income families in and around Contra Costa County.
• Shelter Inc., $25,000: Shelter Inc. helps provide housing, services, and support for unhoused or housing-insecure families and individuals.

The money was pooled together from $1000 contributions from many local families. “The concept of collective giving allows us to pool our resources and give a local organization a significant grant,” said Halow. “Those funds might launch a new program, invest in infrastructure or serve as a capital investment. An IMPACT grant is not about funding day-to-day operations but about really helping uplift an organization and thus our entire community,” founder Gina Halow said.

The Three Valleys Community Foundation has served as IMPACT’s fiscal sponsor since spring 2023.

“Working with IMPACT Diablo Valley has been an ideal partnership and such a win-win,” said Kelly Bowers, 3VCF President and CEO. “We’re delighted to support such a strong group of families who desire to pay it forward and provide grants in our community.”