Tim Griffith Foundation

In recognition of Board Member committment to TGMF, a nominal donation is made annually to an organization of each board member's choosing. These organizations directly support the Mission Statement of the foundation. Below are the most recent recipients of these grants.

Achieve Program...
This organization helps at risk kids (usually due to family and financial instability) to complete their high school education and continue on to college. In addition to placement at Holy Names, Mercy & Riordan high schools, they are given after school tutoring, community service responsibilities, and mentoring responsibilities to other at risk kids.

Caring Bridge...
This is a non-profit web based organization that helps keep loved ones informed during difficult times. In return, family and friends give patients and caregivers support through online message boards. Caring Bridge is free to anyone who wants to use it 24/7.

Human Options...
Human Options’ mission is to help battered women, their families and our community break the cycle of domestic violence. Human Options provides:
* Safety for women and their children
* Long-term support to rebuild lives
* Education to create a safe community

Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)...
This nonprofit organization was founded at Stanford University with the mission to transform youth sports, so sports can transform youth. PCA was created to shape the culture of youth sports to give all young athletes the opportunity for a positive, character-building experience.

St Joseph's Community Stars Program...
The mission of the Stars Program ministry is to work toward full participation of persons with disabilities in the life and worship of their parish and community, The program is non-denominational in its approach and continuously works towards eliminating the social and attitudinal barriers that, historically, have impede these people full inclusion in the community.

The Valentino Achak Deng Foundation...
This Foundation aims to empower war-affected Sudanese populations by:1. Helping members of the southern Sudanese diaspora in the United States to enhance their educational, social, and economic opportunities.2. Rebuilding southern Sudanese communities through the implementation of community-driven development projects that increase access to educational opportunities for children, women, and men.3. Improving U.S. policy toward Sudan by educating the public and policy makers on the situation in Sudan.

Your House South...
Your House South­ provides 24-hour emergency and temporary housing for youth aged 10 to 17 whose families are in crisis. Youth are able to live at the shelter for 14 ­ 30 days, where they participate in a structured program that includes individual, group and family counseling. The goal of the program is to reunite the youth with their families.