FAM Selected for Samueli Foundation’s Breakaway Fund

We’re honored to share that Family Assistance Ministries was selected as one of 138 Orange County nonprofits to receive support from the Samueli Foundation’s Breakaway Fund. The Fund totals $11 million, with grants ranging $50,000–$100,000 after more than 1,000 applications countywide.

Why this matters

• Stronger capacity: Resources to upgrade core systems, tools, and staff training so services move faster and with fewer barriers.

• Better client experience: More consistent intake, coordination, and follow-through—help reaching families when it’s needed.

• Steady delivery: Investments that make daily work more reliable across neighborhoods and partners.

What this means for FAM

This award helps us reduce friction in day-to-day operations and direct more time to families.

“We are deeply grateful to the Samueli Foundation. Thanks to the Breakaway Fund, this project will clear behind-the-scenes bottlenecks and strengthen the systems that let our team reach families faster and with greater consistency.”
— Anna Conti, Chief Executive Officer

Read the coverage: OC Register — “For 138 local nonprofits, a Samueli Foundation check is in the mail.”

Thank you for your steady support. You make it possible for FAM to stay focused on practical help that leads to stability and self-sufficiency.