Meet the people applying for Socialmark Giving grants.
Connie Springer
WinnerExposure Grant
I am a long-time photographer, having started my career in a summer experience in Israel working on a kibbutz and loving...
Beth Warren
Exposure Grant
I'm a full-time employee, wife, mom, and photographer enthusiast. I love to create fun memories for people. I love to tr...
Lisa Smith
WinnerRescue Grant
I'm a 63 yr old retired person. I spent 30 years owning and operating a daycare. When I retired I realized that I wanted...
Angelina Nicole Abney
Exposure Grant
My name is Angelina I'm 39 years old. I have two beautiful daughters my youngest just turned 18 my oldest is almost 21....
Kenya Addison
Exposure Grant
I'm a 42 year old amateur photographer hoping to be able to afford a real photographer's camera to be able to capture th...
Mel Crego
Rescue Grant
I am a house wife, an independent house cleaner contractor. I have been married to my soul mate for going on 14 years. I...
Adriana Aya Salerno
Rescue Grant
I’m 50 animal lover, I do the difference every single day, I take care, I support foundations in Colombia, my country, a...
Neilstha Firman
Exposure Grant
Creative photographer and designer based in Indonesia, passionate about capturing rich cultural traditions, dynamic mari...
Bruce Bernardini
Rescue Grant
I am newly retired (12yrs of Social Work, 8yrs of Teaching). I am now putting more emphasis on rescue. My latest is Bern...
Dr. Dawn Menge
WinnerExposure Grant
Dr. Dawn Menge has won ninety international literacy awards and 200+ film festival awards as the published author of the...
LaDitra Lee
Exposure Grant
I am a spiritual being I express myself through ART and photography. I also love being outdoors one with nature. Especia...
LaDitra Lee
Rescue Grant
I am a spiritual being I express myself through ART and photography. I also love being outdoors one with nature. Especia...
Rhondavena LaPorte, Executive Director
WinnerRescue Grant
I am a former Special Education Teacher. I have trained horses all my life. The mission of Serenity Farm is to prevent...
Noe De La Cruz
WinnerExposure Grant
I'm a Latino, Houston-based photographer who has recently been taking my photography seriously. Over the past year, I ha...
Ashley Irby
WinnerRescue Grant
I serve as a board member for Friends of King William Animal Shelter, where I am Chair of the Fundraising Committee and...
Kristina Quinn
Adventure Grant
I’m a fun loving individual who enjoys the outdoors more than the normal person! My job includes working in a native gar...
Annette Brand
Exposure Grant
I am a widow and a grandmother. I lost my husband in 2024 after a 4 1/2 yr battle with colon cancer. Through out his b...
Shatina A Mabry
Exposure Grant
My name is Shatina. I’m 34. Mom of 4 and spouse of 1. I love to craft and I’m really good at it both mentally and physic...
Jennifer Simpson
Exposure Grant
I am one of a kind, I love weird things and traveling. I love trying new things and meeting new people.
Mark Taylor
Exposure Grant
I am an Entrepreneur, Artist, Fashion Designer, and lnventor. I have always had an affinity toward Art and Architecture....
Linda Blackburn
Exposure Grant
My name is Linda Blackburn. I am 42 years old. Working at cleaner and security guard. I love show beautiful photo around...
Barbara Henry
Canyon Grant
I am Barbara Henry, Executive Director of Domino Service Dogs, a nonprofit dedicated to changing lives through highly tr...
Amy Dewall
Canyon Grant
I’m a retired teacher and librarian and we split our time between Alaska, Arizona, Oregon and Oklahoma. We love road tri...
Jessica Roza
Canyon Grant
I am an Arizona-based Army Reserve and National Guard veteran and third-generation service member. My experiences during...