The Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) Sonoma Chapter has announced the distribution of $175,000 in grants to 30 Sonoma County youth-focused non-profit organizations. The funds will support programs that provide education, enrichment, food security, medical and emotional support and critical services for children and families across the region.
Among this year’s recipients, the prestigious Earl Broderick “Building Futures” Grant was awarded to Hanna Academy. The $25,000 grant honors the late Earl Broderick’s legacy of generosity and dedication to youth development, and is given annually to a Sonoma County 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on guiding youth toward future careers through STEAM education and skill-building. Hanna Academy will use the funds to support its Career Technical Institute (CTE) Program, which serves students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) who benefit from a structured, hands-on learning environment. The program helps students develop workforce skills and confidence through training in construction, culinary arts, and digital technology, empowering them to envision meaningful career paths.
In light of the recent government shutdown and the reduction of SNAP benefits affecting families throughout Sonoma County, SCC Sonoma also expedited a $25,000 grant to the Redwood Empire Food Bank. The funds will provide immediate assistance to the organization’s ongoing efforts to fight hunger and deliver nutritious food to children and families in need…