The 34 lucky organizations, which were Black-led or serve communities of color, are working to address any problems that arise in their local communities. The grants will be used to help them further their efforts throughout those respective communities.

Recipients come from 19 states and 33 cities across the nation with one organization that has been named the S. Truett Cathy Honoree, an award given in honor of the late Chick-fil-A founder to the organization that encompasses his innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.

This year, Precious Lamb Preschool, a nonprofit housed in Long Beach, CA, will receive the $350,000 S. Truett Cathy Honoree grant.

Precious Lamb has been selected due to its commitment to providing free full-day, quality education, and care to children in the greater Long Beach area who are currently experiencing homelessness.

“Precious Lamb Preschool positively impacts local families every day by breaking barriers to help end the cycle of homelessness,” said John Howard, Operator of Chick-fil-A Long Beach, who nominated the nonprofit organization for a True Inspiration Awards grant in the statement. “Their work is truly inspiring, and this grant will help further their efforts to provide access to resources and support through a nurturing, whole-family approach that enables young children to thrive.”

True Inspiration Awards

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