At least two LGBTQ organizations are in line to receive a portion of $17.3 million in grants to help communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
The funding is from the Center at Sierra Health Foundation, in partnership with the California Department of Social Services and the Labor and Workforce Development Agency.
There are 110 community-based organizations throughout the Golden State receiving the grants, according to a news release. The grants range from $50,000 to $300,000 for regional or statewide outreach in workplaces and for community health, the release stated.
One of the LGBTQ organizations receiving community health funding is the Source LGBTQ+ Center. Based in Visalia, it serves the queer community in Fresno, Tulare,