As part of the $2.5-million BEST project, developed in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Schwab gave grants to Asian American Recovery Services in Daly City; Daytop Village, El Centro de Libertdad, The Service League, and Youth and Family Assistance (all in Redwood City); Family and Community Enrichment Services of San Carlos; Horizon Services of Hayward; the Latino Commission and the Sitike Counseling Center (both of San Francisco); Project 90 of San Mateo; Pyramid Alternative of Pacifica; and the Women's Recovery Association of Burlingame.

The foundation also made awards in the areas of housing and homelessness and poverty.

The Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation, 1650 South Amphlett Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94402; 650-655-2410; e-mail: info@schwabfoundation.org.