Hazel Miller Foundation awards nearly 200,000 to area nonprofits during first 2025 grant cycle

The Hazel Miller Foundation has made a substantial contribution of $199,375 to nine nonprofit organizations in Edmonds during its first grant cycle of 2025, with a strong emphasis on poverty alleviation and hunger. This funding directly addresses critical community needs, particularly through support for local food banks, which received a total of $50,000 to enhance their services. Noteworthy recipients include Concern for Neighbors Food Bank, which will use its $15,000 grant to provide fresh produce and dairy to over 150 households weekly, and Edmonds Food Bank, which received $17,500 to continue distributing fresh dairy and eggs. The Edmonds College Foundation also benefited from this cycle, receiving $25,000 to support scholarships for more than 140 students, emphasizing the Foundation's commitment to education. Board Chair Shannon Burley highlighted the Foundation's mission to serve all of South Snohomish County, reflecting Hazel Miller's vision.

This grant cycle builds on the Foundation's successful 2024, where it dispersed over $1 million to area nonprofits. The diverse range of supported organizations showcases a holistic approach to community upliftment, fostering connections through initiatives like PorchFest Edmonds and the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Overall, the Hazel Miller Foundation continues to play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents in the region.