Action Against Crime and Violence Education Fund Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Grant



Organization - Action Against Crime and Violence Education Fund Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
Grant Amount - $400,000
Foundation - Packard Foundation
Grant Purpose - To expand high quality preschool in California and to launch an initiative to mobilize business leaders to advocate for quality educational programs for children


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