November 6, 2026 – Ramona, CA – Older adults in Ramona can access affordable meals delivered to their homes, young people can explore their creativity through visual arts programs, and children in foster care can receive dedicated advocacy thanks to $35,000 in grants awarded to seven nonprofit organizations by Ramona Community Foundation (RCF), a regional affiliate of San Diego Foundation (SDF).

The grants also support access to medical and dental care, free clothing and other essential items, and animal-assisted therapy for children and adults. Recipients were recognized Nov. 5 during RCF’s annual grants celebration at Ramona Town Hall.

Photos from the event are available here.

The seven organizations receiving grants are:

  • Archie’s Pantry, $5,000: To support a free community thrift store where neighbors can find what they need and pay what they can.
  • The Art Center of Ramona: Second Saturday, $7,500: To offer free community art classes and creative workshops through the Art Center of Ramona.
  • ArtReach San Diego, $3,700: To engage young people in visual arts activities that encourage creative expression and community connection.
  • Hearts and Hooves Therapy Inc., $4,000: To provide animal-assisted therapy for children and adults through on-site and off-site visits with miniature horses and other farm animals.
  • Ramona Senior Center, $5,800: To provide low-cost meals served at the center or delivered to residents’ homes, along with organized activities for older adults.
  • TrueCare, $4,000: To support access to healthcare services, including primary care, pediatric care and dental care, for Ramona residents.
  • Voices for Children, $5,000: To advocate for Ramona children in foster care, working to ensure their needs are represented.

“Ramona Community Foundation was built on the belief that local people know their community best,” said Paul Zawilenski, a founding member of Ramona Community Foundation. “What means the most is seeing that vision continue year after year, with neighbors coming together to invest in the community we love and the organizations that make Ramona such a special place to call home.”

Since beginning its grantmaking, RCF has awarded more than $590,000 to 53 nonprofit programs.  To learn more or become an RCF member, visit the Ramona Community Foundation website.

RCF is part of the SDF Regional Affiliates program, which brings together local leaders and donors to build community endowments, support nonprofit organizations and strengthen philanthropy throughout San Diego County.

About San Diego Foundation

San Diego Foundation believes in just, equitable and resilient communities where every San Diegan can prosper, thrive and feel like they belong. We partner with donors, nonprofits and regional leaders to advance solutions that respond to community needs and strengthen San Diego. Since 1975, SDF has granted more than $2 billion to nonprofits to improve quality of life in San Diego County and beyond. Learn more at SDFoundation.org.