Welcome Cohort 9!

September 29, 2023 by

We are excited to introduce the Wellbeing Microgrant Leaders of Round 9

Nos complace presentar a los líderes de Wellbeing Microgrant de la Ronda 9

While this round anticipates a mix of process projects and event focused project, it’s sure to be an exciting season of Wellbeing Microgrant projects this Fall! Stay tuned and follow us on social media or follow the Wellbeing Microgrant website to learn about event dates. If you would like to get in touch with any of these projects please email us at info@civicwellbeing.org!

Si bien esta ronda anticipa una mezcla de proyectos centrados en un proceso y proyectos centrados en eventos, ¡seguro que será una temporada emocionante de proyectos de Wellbeing Microgrants este otoño! Manténgase atento y síganos en las redes sociales o siga el sitio web de Wellbeing Microgrants para conocer las fechas de los eventos. Si desea ponerse en contacto con cualquiera de estos proyectos, envíenos un correo electrónico a info@civicwellbeing.org!

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Virtual Help Session Today!

August 21, 2023 by

Do you need help with your project idea? Do you need more information about the Wellbeing Microgrant Program? Stop by our Virtual Help Session to get your questions answered by our Wellbeing Microgrants team. Don’t forget, the application deadline is quickly approaching on August 25th, 2023.

Link/ Enlace: https://bit.ly/3OIY0L4

¿Necesita ayuda con su idea de proyecto? ¿Necesita más información sobre el Programa de Wellbeing Microgrants? Pase por nuestra sesión de ayuda virtual para que nuestro equipo de Wellbeing Microgrants le ayude con sus preguntas. No olvide que la fecha límite de solicitud se acerca rápidamente el 25 de agosto de 2023.

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Apply for a 2023 Wellbeing Microgrant

February 3, 2023 by

Wellbeing Microgrants 2023 Applications are OPEN! Wellbeing Microgrants are a new approach to engage and support individuals across Santa Monica and throughout West LA, who are looking to make a positive change in their community. Designed to empower local action, Civic Wellbeing Partners provides up to $500 for ideas that are focused on small scale projects to improve community wellbeing. Get started with your application here.

Applications close March 3rd, 2023. Apply or share this incredible opportunity with your community today!

¡Las solicitudes de Wellbeing Microgrants 2023 están ABIERTAS! Wellbeing Microgrants se enfoca en involucrar y apoyar a miembros de la comunidad de Santa Mónica y en todo el oeste de Los Ángeles que buscan hacer un cambio positivo. Diseñado para empoderar a los residentes, Civic Wellbeing Partners otorga hasta $500 para ideas que se centran en acciones a pequeña escala para mejorar el bienestar de la comunidad. Comience con su aplicación aquí.

Las solicitudes cierran el 3 de marzo de 2023. ¡Aplica o comparte esta increíble oportunidad con su comunidad hoy!

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Apply for a Wellbeing Microgrant- Fall 2022

August 11, 2022 by

Civic Wellbeing Partners is now accepting applications for their new cohort of Wellbeing Microgrant leaders! The Wellbeing Microgrant Program provides up to $500 for ideas that are focused on small scale projects to improve community wellbeing. Check out the new website and apply for a microgrant at: www.wellbeingmicrogrants.org

Applications are due Wednesday, August 31st, 2022.

Feel free to contact cityofwellbeing@gmail.com with any inquiries. Note: Former leaders who participated before 2022 are welcome to apply!

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Building Community in Santa Monica

June 21, 2022 by
Free event on Wednesday, June 22 @ 5:30pm- Sunset, Ocean View Park, Santa Monica

Join the global movement on Wednesday, June 22nd at Ocean View Park from 5:30pm-Sundown.
At the Big Talk event, people will be asked to skip small talk when answering questions to fight loneliness, foster community belonging, and build curiosity and empathy in wake of the pandemic. This event is FREE!

Register on Eventbrite: Big Talk Santa Monica Summer Solstice
Address: 2701 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Kicking off a new round of Wellbeing Microgrants!

May 10, 2022 by

To all who applied or spread the word about Microgrants this round: Thank you!

We are very excited for what this new group has to bring and will be sharing more about each of their individual projects in the coming weeks.

The Human Relations Council is the fiscal receiver of the Wellbeing Microgrants Program. The Microgrants were brought to the HRC by Civic Wellbeing Partners, and are made possible through funding by Cedars-Sinai.

To get connected with any of these great projects through June 2022, please email cityofwellbeing@gmail.com

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Apply for a 2022 Wellbeing Microgrant!

February 4, 2022 by

Wellbeing Microgrants 2022 Applications are OPEN! Wellbeing Microgrants are a new approach to engage and support individuals looking to make a positive change in their community. Designed to empower local action, Civic Wellbeing Partners provides up to $500 for ideas that are focused on small scale projects to improve community wellbeing. Get started with your application here.

Applications close February 25, 2022. Apply or share this incredible opportunity with your community today!

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The 2019 Mark J. Benjamin Community Impact Award Recipients

September 7, 2019 by

Congratulations to Terri Decker and Barbara Inatsugu

Terri Decker, No Limits for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children

Terri Decker, born and raised in Santa Monica, recently retired after 45 years of retail banking. Terri began volunteering as a teen. She has been active in many local charitable and civic organizations and has served on many nonprofit boards over the years. Currently, Terri is Board President of No Limits for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, the organization which nominated Ms. Decker for the award.
Congratulations Terri!
Thank you for your service to our community!
Barbara Inatsugu, League of Women Voters of Santa Monica

Barbara Inatsugu has been involved in the Santa Monica community since moving here from Hawaii in 1982. She has been active in PTA, locally and at the state level, for all of the years her children attended Santa Monica schools. In 1992, she joined the League of Women Voters of Santa Monica where she has been very active locally and also on the state level. The League of Women Voters nominated Ms. Inatsugu for the award. Congratulations Barbara!
Thank you for your service to our community!

To learn more about the Mark J. Benjamin Community Awards visit http://hrcsantamonica.org/impact-2/

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Dinner & Dialogue – May 8th

April 14, 2019 by

Interested in joining the discussion? RSVP to info@hrcsantamonica.org with your name and zip code by Wednesday, May 1st.

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