Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT HOUSING, HEALTH CARE AND OTHER SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF VILLA GARDENS AND VISTA DEL MONTE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION TO PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS WHO EXPERIENCE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, THE FOUNDATION ALSO RAISES AND DISTRIBUTES FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE THE RESIDENT'S QUALITY OF LIFE, THE RENOVATION AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING CAPITAL ASSETS AND EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIPS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ADMINISTERS DISASTER ASSISTANCE FUNDS CONTRIBUTED BY CALIFORNIA TEACHERS. THESE FUNDS ARE USED TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO CALIFORNIA TEACHERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GUIDELINES RECEIVED FROM THE CALIFORNIA TEACHER'S ASSOCIATION