San Joaquin County Supervisor Sonny Dhaliwal is helping secure $35,000 for non-profits working with Manteca youth.

The Board of Supervisors when they meet today in Stockton are expected to approve Dhaliwal’s recommendation to award $10,000 to the Thomas Toy Teen Community as well as $25,000 for Boys and Girls Club of Manteca/Lathrop.

Both grants will used for space improvements.

The Toy Center will use:

*$600 to purchase additional bike racks

*$173 to expand the upstairs gym to purchase supplies to remove a wall and expand gym size

*$2,949 to purchase gym equipment including floor mats and an ATX Cable Pull Station to ensure safety and versatility.

*$300 to upgrade the art room with the purchase of two height-adjustable art desks for accessibility and comfort.

*2,430 to enhance the rec room by adding additional sound-dampening mats to reduce echo and create a better environment for group activities.

*$547.67 to improve pantry safety and privacy by tinting the pantry window for discreet shopping and to protect food from heat/sun exposure.

*$3,000 to increase accessibility to assist with the purchase of a handicap button for the front doors. The center is currently working with the City of Manteca to see if they will cover half the cost of the handicap-accessible button. If they agree to share the expense, they will use $1,500 from this grant toward the button and the remaining $1,500 to purchase storage racks in the storage room.

The Boys & Girls Club will use:

 *$7,000 to modernize learning tools and furnishings in the Education Center to better support academic enrichment. This includes purchasing new fire doors and updating furniture.

*$7,500 to upgrade the gym equipment to promote physical wellness and team building and help with the funding to purchase a replacement scoreboard.

*$2,500 to refresh the Games Room with new recreational materials, games and furniture that foster social-emotional development.

*$8,000 to refresh and equip the Art Room with creative supplies and storage to inspire self-expression and cultural exploration.