Each year the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Board of Directors is donates the proceeds from the previous year’s Festival to nonprofit organizations in order to support vital capital improvements and equipment needs across the Garden Grove community. These grants reflect the heart of Garden Grove—service, compassion, creativity, and resilience.
2024 GGSF Community Grant Recipients
Garden Grove Police Department: Enhancing community safety and outreach through equipment upgrades and engagement programs.
Kiwanisland: Providing a unique outdoor venue for youth and community events, maintained by Kiwanis volunteers.
Garden Grove Historical Society: Preserving local history and heritage through restoration and educational exhibits.
Garden Grove Host Lions Club: Supporting vision care, youth programs, and community service initiatives.
GEM Theatre: Enriching the arts through live performances and youth theater education.
Garden Grove Elks Lodge #1952: Serving veterans, youth, and families through charitable programs and events.
Thomas House Family Shelter: Providing transitional housing and support services for families experiencing homelessness.
Alzheimer’s Orange County: Offering care, education, and resources for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Garden Grove Boys & Girls Club: Empowering youth through academic support, mentorship, and enrichment programs.
Orange County Fire Authority: Promoting fire safety and emergency preparedness through community education and equipment upgrades.
Epilepsy Support Network: Supporting individuals with epilepsy through education, advocacy, and medical resources.
City of Garden Grove: Enhancing public spaces and services that foster community connection and accessibility.
Union of Vietnamese Students: Celebrating Vietnamese culture and leadership through student-led events and outreach.
Girl Scouts of Orange County: Building girls of courage, confidence, and character through troop activities and leadership programs.
2025 GGSF Community Grant Recipients
North Garden Grove Little League: Provides youth baseball programs that teach teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership while creating a safe and positive environment for local families.
Garden Grove Historical Society: Preserving local history and heritage through restoration and educational exhibits.
Garden Grove Assistance League: Supports children and families through philanthropic programs including clothing drives, literacy initiatives, and community service projects.
Alzheimer’s Orange County: Offering care, education, and resources for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove: Empowering youth through academic support, mentorship, and enrichment programs.
Kiwanisland: Providing a unique outdoor venue for youth and community events, maintained by Kiwanis volunteers.
City of Garden Grove: Enhancing public spaces and services that foster community connection and accessibility.
Orangewood Academy: A local school committed to providing quality education, character development, and supportive learning environments for students.
Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County: Supporting individuals with epilepsy through education, advocacy, and medical resources.
Woman’s Civic Club of Garden Grove: A long‑standing community organization dedicated to volunteerism, civic engagement, and charitable programs that benefit local residents.
Thomas House Family Shelter: Providing transitional housing and support services for families experiencing homelessness.
Garden Grove Host Lions Club: A service‑driven organization supporting vision programs, community projects, youth initiatives, and charitable outreach throughout Garden Grove.
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA): Promoting fire safety and emergency preparedness through community education and equipment upgrades.