Social Issues

From literacy, to child abuse, homelessness, food insecurities, and sex trafficking, the Fusenot Foundation has supported organizations that focus on tackling some of the state's pressing social issues.

  • Alexandra House

    "The George and Germaine Fusenot Charity Foundation has consistently been there for us over the years, and they have been faithful in their giving and support."

    Judy Vaughan, Founder/Executive Director

  • ALMA Backyard Farms

    "The generosity of the Fusenot Foundation has accelerated ALMA Backyard Farms' capacity to nourish lives through healthy and nutritious food grown in Los Angeles. With the Fusenot Foundation's gift, ALMA continues to create a dynamic and enriching relationship between people, plants, and places."

    Richard D. Garcia, Co-Founder & Executive Director

  • A New Way of Life

    "Here at A New Way of Life we appreciate the support from the Fusenot Foundation which allows us to better serve the women returning home from incarceration by rebuilding their lives through our housing, employment and family reunification services. We especially appreciate their support during the COVID-19 pandemic where the options for women getting out of prison are limited."

    Michael Towler, Co-Director

  • California Innocence Project

    “Receiving the Fusenot Foundation grant is critical to the long term success of the California Innocence Project. It provides us the ability to investigate and litigate cases of factual innocence for clients who have no money to pay the expenses. We could not free our innocent clients without these resources.”

    Justin Brooks, Executive Director

  • Feeding San Diego

    "Between inflation and skyrocketing grocery prices, many families are forced to make tough choices between putting food on the table or paying for other necessities. With covid relief resources ending for families across the county, we're seeing many more turn to Feeding San Diego's services. We are only able to keep these life-changing programs in place with the support of our incredible philanthropic partners like The Fusenot Foundation. We are so grateful for your kindness."

    Ali Colbran, Director of Development, Institutional Giving & Donor Relations

  • Generate Hope

    "Thank you so much for supporting GenerateHope and partnering with us to fight sex trafficking in San Diego. Your support helps us to assist women in need so that they can get on their feet & move toward independence. Without support from foundations like Fusenot we couldn’t do the work that we do."

    Susan Munsey, LCSW, Director of Programs

  • Giving It Back To Kids

    “The contribution from the Fusenot grant has enhanced Giving it Back to Kids to transform more lives.”

    Tam Tong, Vice President/South-East Asia Director

  • Homeless Prenatal Program

    “The Homeless Prenatal Program is truly honored by the Fusenot Foundation's support. Your investment helps break the cycle of childhood poverty and homelessness for over 3,500 families annually. We could not do our work without supporters like you.”

    Martha Ryan, Founder and Executive Director

  • Inner City Law Center

    “The communities served by Inner City Law Center have been hit hard by the pandemic, both medically and economically. More than ever before, people need legal assistance to stay in their homes or to move off the streets and into housing. The support and generosity of the Fusenot Foundation have allowed Inner City Law Center to provide additional legal services to the growing number of people who need our help in Los Angeles County.”

    Adam Murray, Executive Director

  • LA Food Bank

    "We sincerely appreciate the Georges and Germain Fusenot Charity Foundation for its generous support of the Los Angeles Region Food Bank to help feed our food insecure neighbors across Los Angeles County."

    Michael Flood, President/CEO

  • Laura's House

    “We are proud to be partnered with the Fusenot Foundation, to make a lasting impact and inspire change for the many individuals affected by domestic violence who access our supportive programs and services.”

    Margaret R. Bayston, CEO/Executive Director

  • Miracle Messages

    "The gift from the Fusenot Charity Foundation will enable Miracle Messages to reunite another of our neighbors experiencing homelessness with their loved ones. This means that another person who sleeps on the streets, in a shelter, or in their car will now be reconnected with their social support system, and have a new chance at getting back on their feet. I can't imagine what it would be like to be totally disconnected from my family and friends. Thanks to the support of the Fusenot Foundation, one less person will suffer from the relational poverty that afflicts so many of our neighbors on the streets. On behalf of them, thank you."

    Kevin F. Adler, Founder

  • New Entra Casa

    "The Fusenot Foundation has continued to be a beacon of hope and support for us throughout the years while we have continued to deliver the services our clients need to break the cycles of poor choices, recidivism, and abuse. These grants have met us at our point of need time after time. The support we receive supersedes monetary support. It encourages the morale of our team that works to address the presenting issues for our ladies. It causes us to feel that we are not alone in our belief that everyone deserves a chance at a new way of life. The Fusenot Foundation stands with us as we teach these ladies the tools that will effect lasting change in their lives and the lives of their children. Thank you, thank you, and thank you to all of our friends at the Fusenot Foundation."

    Kim Kelley, Executive Director

  • Operation Underground Railroad

    "We are grateful to the Fusenot Foundation for joining the fight to end modern-day slavery – child trafficking. As with the slave trade of old, it takes courageous, dedicated, every-day individuals to abolish this terrible institution. We will never stop pursuing our mission of rescue and rehabilitation until child trafficking is eradicated."

    Nate Lewis, VP of Development

  • Thrive Wellness Collective

    "The support of the Georges and Germaine Fusenot Charity Foundation has assisted Thrive Wellness Collective in taking one step closer to lowering the high percentage of negative maternal outcomes in the state of California. Your donation has and will continue to support women that have suffered a pregnancy loss and are in need of quality holistic medical care to heal physically and emotionally. One in four women will suffer a loss and because of the large gap in women's healthcare and being such an underserved community many of them suffer severe complications. You have truly helped to strengthen and enrich the lives of so many in our community. On behalf of the board and our volunteers, thank you for your continued support."

    Allison Tartari LM,CPM, Executive Director

  • Voices for Children

    “Voices for Children’s widespread positive impact on the San Diego County foster care community is made possible by the generous support of those who passionately believe in our mission. We are so grateful to our friends at the Georges and Germaine Fusenot Charity Foundation for your compassion and concern for abused, neglected, and abandoned children. Thank you for your generous funding, which helps to provide safety, stability, and brighter futures for children in San Diego County foster care.”

    Sharon M. Lawrence, Esq., President & CEO

  • Vista Hill

    “Since 1992, the Georges and Germaine Fusenot Charity Foundation has contributed generously to Vista Hill’s important programs. Their support of our SAFIR (Supporting Adolescents and Families in Recovery) program has made a lasting impact allowing us to provide life-changing assistance to thousands of challenged teens and their families over the years. We are grateful and honored by their support, and appreciate their concern for difficult issues and situations that many turn away from.”

    Rachel Peniche, Executive Director

  • Words Alive

    "The Georges and Germaine Fusenot Charity Foundation’s continued support of Words Alive allows us to continue to make reading matter in San Diego. Literacy is the foundation of community and economic development. When everyone can read, whole communities thrive."

    Patrick Stewart, Executive Director

  • YWCA SD County

    “We are grateful for the continued generosity of the Georges and Germaine Fusenot Charity Foundation. Their support helps us end domestic violence in our community, and provide life-saving services and vital resources to more than 7,100 people each year in our Becky’s House® Domestic Violence Programs.”

    Heather Finlay, Chief Executive Officer