JUSTIN VINEYARDS & WINERY ANNOUNCES OVER $350,000 IN NEW GRANTS
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This takes JUSTIN’s Support for Local Nonprofits and Education Initiatives to More than $2.5
Million
PASO ROBLES, Calif. – June 11, 2026 | JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery has awarded new grants
totaling more than $350,000 in support for nonprofit organizations and educators across
North San Luis Obispo County through its 2026 Community Grants program.
This year, over $300,000 will be distributed to local nonprofits to strengthen services in
mental health, sports and recreation, healthcare access, and youth enrichment. An
additional $50,000 will be awarded through classroom grants, helping teachers fund
essential supplies, musical instruments, books, and enrichment activities that support
student-centered learning. Since its inception in 2013, the JUSTIN Community Grants
program has directed more than $2.5 million in funding to local nonprofits and
classrooms.
“We are committed to supporting the people and organizations that make Paso Robles
stronger,” said Molly Scott, senior director of grower and community relations at JUSTIN
Vineyards & Winery. “Through our Community Grants program, we target investments
where it can make the most difference, and we’re particularly proud to support
organizations and educators expanding opportunity and delivering essential community
resources that help this region thrive.”
Funding from this year’s program will support a variety of community initiatives, including:
• Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health – Increases access to parent
education and early mental health intervention at two North County schools.
• Community Counseling Center of San Luis Obispo County – Expands on-campus
mental health services, connecting more students to critical care and support.
• Paso Robles Joint Unified School District – Expands equitable access to after-
school basketball clinics, fostering mentorship, confidence, and healthy lifestyles
for local students.
• Templeton Recreation Department – Improves park safety and accessibility
through ADA-compliant water bottle filling stations, ensuring access to clean
drinking water for all residents.
• Adventist Health Central Coast Foundation – Broadens access to inclusive,
bilingual maternal health education and advanced prenatal care for underserved
families.
“Our goal is to ensure every student has the opportunity to participate, regardless of their
circumstances,” said Brad Pawlowski, assistant superintendent, Paso Robles Joint Unified
School District. “With support from the JUSTIN Community Grants program, we’re able to
remove financial and geographic barriers and expand access to high-quality sports clinics
that foster both physical growth and personal development.”
The full list of 2026 JUSTIN Community Grants recipients includes: Adelaida Historic
Foundation; Adventist Health Central Coast Foundation; Applause Children’s Theater;
Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health; Community Counseling Center (CCC) of
San Luis Obispo County; Estrella Warbird Museum; Paso Robles Joint Unified School
District; SLO Noor Foundation; Templeton Recreation Department; Templeton Recreation
Foundation; and Tolosa Children’s Dental Center.
Grant recipients are selected by a committee of JUSTIN employees who review
applications for local projects that deliver tangible benefits to the greater Paso Robles
community. Applications open annually in January.
For more information about the JUSTIN Community Grants program, visit
https://www.justinwine.com/grants/community. To learn more about The Wonderful
Company’s broader corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
About JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
The pioneer of Paso Robles, CA, JUSTIN® Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is
known for crafting world-class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic
ISOSCELES® blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. The vineyard
estate features a tasting room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST INN®, and a
restaurant – making it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three
amenities. The JUSTIN Tasting Room offers lunch, while The Restaurant at JUSTIN offers a
MICHELIN-Starred, multi-course fine dining experience Thursday through Sunday. JUSTIN
also has a second tasting room conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Paso
Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around
the world, establishing itself as a leader in New World Bordeaux-style winemaking. JUSTIN
wines are available through fine wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United
States, or directly from the winery via JUSTIN’s tasting rooms, online store, or to Members
of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit
www.JUSTINwine.com. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility work, visit