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Los Angeles, CA Nov 29, 2024

St. Joseph Center named as Bank of Americas 2024 Neighborhood Builders Honoree

Celebrating its 20th year, Bank of America’s signature Neighborhood Builders® program continues to be one of the nation’s largest philanthropic investments into nonprofit leadership development while providing unique multiyear flexible grant funding annually to high-impact nonprofits in nearly 100 communities nationwide. In Los Angeles, Bank of America has named Hollywood Community Housing Corporation and St. Joseph Center as its 2024 Neighborhood Builders.  Specifically, both Los Angeles nonprofits are each awarded a $200,000 grant over two years, comprehensive leadership training for each organization’s executive director and an emerging leader, and access to a national network of nonprofit peers. Read More: https://lasentinel.net/bank-of-america-names-st-joseph-center-as-2024-neighborhood-builders-honoree.html

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