The Bray Cares Foundation awarded eight grants worth a total of $35,000 to address housing-related needs in Mesa County.

Bray & Co. Real Estate based in Grand Junction established the Bray Cares Foundation and partners with the Western Colorado Community Foundation to raise funds and make grants to nonprofit organizations. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded a total of  $110,000 in grants.

The latest recipients are:

– Foster Alumni Mentors to offer housing support to youth aging out of foster care.

– Grand Valley Catholic Outreach for its stop eviction rental assistance program.

– Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County for flooring for two homes.

– HomewardBound of the Grand Valley for general support of its homeless shelter.

– Joint Development Associates for its Grand Valley resettlement program.

– Joseph Center for its grant assistance program for families in transition.

– Karis for a commercial washer and dryer at its Laurel House Apartments.

– Mesa County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program for projects that help seniors stay in their homes.

Bray & Co. provides residential and commercial real estate as well as property management services with offices in Grand Junction and Rifle. For more information, call 242-3647 or visit www.brayandco.com.