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Find similar grantsSunshine Coach Grant Program is sponsored by Variety the Children's Charity of Southern California. Provides specially equipped passenger vans to transport children with special needs to essential services, education, and social activities.
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Variety Sunshine Coach Program - Variety the Children's Charity of Southern California * Sponsors and Supporters * Supported Organizations * Sponsors and Supporters * Supported Organizations Variety Sunshine Coach Program Sunshine Coach Application The Variety Sunshine Coach program was born 30 years ago as a means to literally bring the “shut-in” child out into the “sunshine”.
Today, thousands of these specially equipped Sunshine Coaches are traveling the world’s roadways, as each local Variety Chapter has developed regional programs. In Southern California alone, over 250 Sunshine coaches transport children to medical treatment, therapy, education and recreation. Please complete the form fields below, or print and complete in ink if mailing.
Answer each question accurately and completely. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Name of Organization*(required) 1.
What is the nature and/or purpose of your organization, and what services do you provide to children? *(required) 2. How is your organization financed?
*(required) 3. How many children are in your care? *(required) 4.
Are the children residents of your facility? If not, how are they currently transported to you? *(required) 5.
Does your organization receive subsidy from the government or other sources (list sources)? *(required) 6. What means of transportation does your organization use at the present time?
*(required) 7. How many of the children at your facility are wheelchair user? *(required) 8.
Are standard safety harnesses on each seat sufficient, or are full restraining harness necessary (please explain)? *(required) 9. How often would the coach be used?
*(required) 10. Would the coach be shared with another organization? If so, please provide that organization's name & address, as well as the name and title of the person of authority:*(required) **11.
lf your organization has previously received a SUNSHINE COACH from Variety Club-the Children's Charity, please provide the following information:** B) Make/Model Year of vehicle: C) Current mileage and condition: D) Are you applying for an additional coach or a replacement coach? [](https://www. charitynavigator.
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summary&orgid=10418#. U21vDq1dWkE) 25129 The Old Road Suite 107 Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381 Join Variety’s Newsletter © **2026**Variety of Southern California.
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