Each year, the
Virginia Wrage Memorial Fund awards individual
grants of up to $1000 each to deserving women
in the Santa Clarita Valley community. Some
recipients are returning to school at mid-life
to be able to support themselves and their
children. Some are victims of domestic abuse,
some are single mothers, some are struggling to
complete G.E.D.s or college degrees, and some
are on the verge of becoming homeless.
"Helping Women Achieve Independence"
Virginia Wrage was a member of the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, a mother and grandmother who, at the age of 50, faced a family crisis that resulted in a major career change for her. After a nine-month course, Virginia fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a flight attendant for American Airlines. Two years later, Virginia was diagnosed with cancer. Before her death, she helped to plan this fund to help other local women make it through challenges similar to those she faced.
Grants are distributed once a year in December.
Maximum grant amounts for 2007 have been
increased to $2000. Deadline to submitt
applications to be considered for the 2007
grants is October 15, 2007.
Dianne Curtis, Committee Chair, with
December, 2006 grant recipients LInda Sonora,
Rowena Tilton, and Kristi Robinson. Committee
member Karla Edwards is at right.
These grants are funded through our Foundation.
