The Bella Vista Foundation (BVF), carrying forward the legacy of sisters Georgiana Gerlinger Stevens and Jean Gerlinger Kirkwood, focuses on enhancing communities through literacy, healthy living, youth development and empowerment, environmental restoration, and support for young children.
The "Pathways to a Bright Future" grant supports organizations working towards the improved mental health and overall well-being of youth. It targets innovative and integrated strategies to broaden access to mental health care for young individuals in various settings, promotes a multi-generational approach involving parents and caregivers, engages youth in program development and assessment, and prioritizes the growth of a culturally and linguistically competent mental health professional pipeline.