Celebrating our 2024 Recipients

Every year, it is our privilege to award at least $5 million to help nonprofits across the U.S., including Puerto Rico, and Canada, which are working to strengthen their communities. Through our annual Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards^®program, nonprofit organizations that are either nominated by local Chick-fil-A Owner-Operators or have applied through the Chick-fil-A website can win grants of up to $350,000 to further their impact. Every year, Chick-fil-A One^®Members vote through the Chick-fil-A App to help us determine our regional winners.

Each year, one organization is selected as the S. Truett Cathy Honoree. This grant recipient embodies the generous, innovative spirit of Chick-fil-A’s late founder — pioneering new ways to solve problems and serve others.

Joy Meadows

Linwood, KS

Nominated by Operator Drew Severns

Joy Meadows provides support resources to foster children and families across Kansas along with on-site housing and enrichment activities at its 38-acre development near Kansas City. The Joy Meadows team will use the $350,000 grant to expand their resources, which include free on-site therapy, day camps, equine and nature-based activities, a clothing closet and training for local churches that provide a network of support for caregivers.

Community Story

Joy Meadows

In 2024, 21 organizations were selected as Category Winners. These nonprofits demonstrate leadership and impact in the areas of caring for people, caring for communities, caring for others through food and caring for our planet. This year, an additional Global Recipients category was added to honor nonprofit organizations in Puerto Rico and Canada.

Care for People

Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson

Tucson, AZ

Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson provides young people with a clear path to reach their full potential and pursue their dreams.

Crispus Attucks Association of York, PA

York, PA

Crispus Attucks Association of York provides education services, human services, community development and affordable housing that help enhance quality of life.

Peak Education

Colorado Springs, CO

Peak Education disrupts the status quo by closing opportunity gaps in the community, helping students reach their full potential.

Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte

Mt. Crested Butte, CO

The Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte enhances the quality of life for people with disabilities through outdoor adventure activities.

Care for Communities

Community Human Services

Monterey, CA

Community Human Services provides high-quality mental health, substance abuse and homeless services in Monterey County, helping residents reach their potential.

GenerateHope

San Diego, CA

GenerateHope supports survivors of sex trafficking through long-term, comprehensive programs, so they can reintegrate into society and shape their futures.

Hornbuckle Foundation

Littleton, CO

The Hornbuckle Foundation supports those suffering from substance use, providing resources to help them transition into productive, positive members of society.

Family Promise of Gallatin Valley

Bozeman, MT

Family Promise of Gallatin Valley empowers homeless families with children to achieve self-sufficiency through shelter, early learning opportunities and more.

Care through Food

Good Shepherd Food Bank

Auburn, ME

Good Shepherd Food Bank works to eliminate hunger in Maine by improving access to nutritious food, building strong community partnerships and more.

Weld Food Bank

Greeley, CO

Weld Food Bank leads change and engages its community in the fight against hunger.

Harlem Grown

New York, NY

Harlem Grown inspires youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability and nutrition.

Tempe Community Action Agency

Tempe, AZ

Tempe Community Action Agency works to eliminate poverty and advance equitable communities.

Care for the Planet

Living Planet

Draper, UT

Living Planet inspires people to explore, discover and learn about Earth's diverse ecosystems.

Young Men's Christian Association of Boulder Valley

Stamford, CT

The Young Men's Christian Association of Boulder Valley helps people achieve health, gain confidence, make connections and feel secure at every stage of life.

Alice Ferguson Foundation

Accokeek, MD

The Alice Ferguson Foundation inspires environmental stewardship by giving people the tools to understand, appreciate and protect nature.

Conservation Legacy

Durango, CO

Conservation Legacy engages future leaders who protect, restore and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service.

Global Recipient

Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico Inc

Carolina, PR

El Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico alleviates hunger, shares education and hope, and helps create a stronger Puerto Rico.

Children's Aid Foundation of Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada helps improve the lives of children and families involved in the child welfare system.

East York Meals on Wheels

East York, Ontario, Canada

East York Meals on Wheels provides high-quality, responsive, personalized food and support services through caring volunteers.

Friends of Puerto Rico

Bayamon, PR

Friends of Puerto Rico is dedicated to the creation of economic development through results-oriented initiatives focused on sustainability and self-sufficiency.

Living Lakes Canada Society

Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Living Lakes Canada facilitates collaboration in science, education, monitoring, restoration and policy development for the protection of Canada's watersheds.

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Regional Winners

This year, 29 organizations were selected as 2024 Regional Winners for their work in one of the four categories: Caring for People, Caring for Communities, Caring for Others through Food or Caring for our Planet. These organizations were nominated by a Chick-fil-A Operator and Chick-fil-A One Customers had the opportunity to vote for their favorite finalist in the Chick-fil-A App last fall.

ForKids
Chesapeake, VA
Nominated by Operator Gerrard Jones

Greenwood Pathway House
Greenwood, SC
Nominated by Operator Brian Whitaker

Crosby Scholars Community Partnership
Winston Salem, NC
Nominated by Operator Laura Tassan

Barefoot Republic Camp
Franklin, TN
Nominated by Operator Barry Hooper

The Shepherd's House
Mount Airy, NC
Nominated by Operator Chad Tidd

DuPage Habitat for Humanity and Chicago South Suburbs
Chicago, IL
Nominated by Operator Mark Cabrera

Youth Volunteer Corps
Kansas City, MO
Nominated by Operator Andy Gallawa

House of Hope
Waterloo, IA
Nominated by Operator Ben Nanda

Home of the Sparrow
McHenry, IL
Nominated by Operator J. D. Willis

America's Grow-a-Row
Pittstown, NJ
Nominated by Operator Ryan Reep

The Boston Higher Education Resource Center
Boston, MA
Nominated by Operator Chad Sargent

The Training Source
Seat Pleasant, MD
Nominated by Operator Keith Singletary

Housing Plus Solutions
Housing Plus Solutions
Nominated by Operator Josh Baals

Community Youth Advance
Hyattsville, MD
Nominated by Operator Keith Singletary

Love INC of Brevard
Melbourne, FL
Nominated by Operator Scott Washburn

MAP International
Brunswick, GA
Nominated by Operator Sara Black

Feeding Northeast Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Nominated by Operator Joel Parker

Urban Recipe
Atlanta, GA
Nominated by Operator Rodney Johnson

Georgia Center for Civic Engagement
Cartersville, GA
Nominated by Operator Brett Lewis

East Texas Food Bank
Tyler, TX
Nominated by Operator Jeff Johnston, Joshua Johnson, Ikey Eason, Joseph Williams

Son of a Saint
New Orleans, LA
Nominated by Operator Chris Salomone

All Ears! Center
The Woodlands, TX
Nominated by Operator Kendrick Skipper

Amarillo Habitat for Humanity
Amarillo, TX
Nominated by Operator Joshua Raef

Brother Bill's Helping Hand
Dallas, TX
Nominated by Operator Jeff Mulkey

Boys & Girls Club of the Valley
Phoenix, AZ
Nominated by Operator Matthew Richardson

Project Sanctuary
Granby, CO
Nominated by Operator Bob Williamson

Korean American Community Services
San Jose, CA
Nominated by Operator Susanna Choe

Kids On The Move
Orem, UT
Nominated by Operator Jason MacDonald

Vine Maple Place
Maple Valley, WA
Nominated by Operator Marc Schuh

Meet past winners

Read inspiring stories of previous True Inspiration Awards^®recipients who are creating solutions to issues facing their communities.

Celebrating our 2024 Recipients

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Joy Meadows

Frequently asked questions

How can nonprofits apply for a grant?

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Frequently asked questions

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