Community Grants

Our Lady of Grace Women’s Guild 2025 Community Grant Program aims to empower Downey-based nonprofit organizations, including the schools and ministries of St. Raymond and St. Dominic Savio that align with the organization’s mission statement. Through funding, we support projects that address critical needs, foster spiritual growth, and enhance the well-being of those we serve.

Our Lady of Grace Women’s Guild believes that a strong community awareness benefits everyone. Beginning this year, we will award grants ranging from $300 to $1,000 to support initiatives that address the unique needs of those we serve.

A Catholic volunteer organization serving the poor and homeless—regardless of their faith—through the OLPH & St. Raymond Conferences.  Funding will support their ongoing efforts to provide essential services and resources, including meals, shelter, and outreach programs, to those in need within our community.                                                               

$1,000.00 grant per conference

Founded in 1956, Camp Savio is a five-week summer camp held on-site that offers educational enrichment, sports, arts, and spiritual formation as its core focus. Funding will be used to provide scholarships, ensuring that children from all backgrounds can participate and benefit from this transformative experience.                                                                

$1,000.00 grant

The SDS Food Pantry serves between 100 and 150 individuals each week, providing vital nourishment to those in need. Grant funds will be used to install two steel guards to protect the pantry’s delivery truck catalytic converter, helping to prevent future theft and ensuring uninterrupted service to the SDS community.

$1,092.50 grant

Funding will support the purchase of books for the Children’s Librarian’s year-long Children’s Story Time program, specially designed for children ages 0–5. This engaging initiative fosters a love of reading, and early literacy, through age-appropriate stories shared in a nurturing environment.

$1,000.00 grant 

Funding will support the Electronic Assistance for the Catechist program through the purchase of two iPads. These devices will enhance the catechists’ ability to take attendance, plan lessons, and engage students more effectively—strengthening both organization and instruction in St. Raymond’s religious education programs.

$700.00 grant 

Funding will support the 2025 Night of Appreciation, a special event dedicated to celebrating the commitment and service of St. Raymond altar servers. These remarkable young individuals—ranging from 4th grade through high school—have each contributed three years of dedicated service. This evening of recognition honors their faith, leadership, and heartfelt contributions to the St. Raymond community. 

$760.00 grant 

Support the growth and sustainability of the senior outreach program by nurturing meaningful fellowship opportunities for adults aged 55 and older. This program is designed to encourage social connection, spiritual enrichment, and a sense of belonging through engaging activities and shared experiences.

$380.00 grant

Help enrich a child’s spiritual journey by providing meaningful gifts such as Lenten crosses, Marian rosaries, faith-inspired wristbands, and devotional books. These small yet powerful items encourage children to keep Jesus at the center of their lives—every day, in every moment.

$240.00 grant 

Grant funding will help support two meaningful musical and liturgical events: the Annual Living Last Supper and beloved Christmas program. These spiritually enriching performances bring Scripture to life and deepen the worship experience for our entire faith community.

$135.00 grant

Funding will be used to purchase Ascension Press Study and Leadership materials in preparation for the upcoming Scripture Study program. These resources will help guide participants deeper into God’s Word while supporting our leaders in fostering meaningful, faith-filled discussions.

$250.00 grant 

Provide financial support to three impactful ICF initiatives:

– ICF National Charity Cooley’s Anemia–Thalassemia

– The Sir Luigi and Lady Augusta Providenza Seminary Scholarship Fund

– Gift of Love, a program dedicated to helping developmentally disabled children and adults achieve greater independence.

$1,000.00 grant