Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe handed out $25,003 this week, with the emphasis on helping local youth.

The recipients are:

• NAMI, El Dorado County, South Lake Tahoe – Brain Health Leadership
• St. Theresa Bread & Broth – 4-Kids Health Snack
• Tahoe Arts Project – Performing Arts in School
• Sierra House Elementary School PTA – Agroforestry Project
• Tahoe Youth & Family Services – Drug Store Project
• Tahoe Rim Trail Association – Inspiring Local Youth in the Outdoors
• Family Resource Center – Youth Equity Project, Leadership Opportunities
• UCD Tahoe Environmental Research Center – South Tahoe Science Expo
• Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School – Growing Green Program
• Bringing Arts to School – Meet the Masters
• South Tahoe Middle School – Computer Coding for Girls
• Friends of El Dorado County Library, South Lake Tahoe Chapter – Outdoor Learning Garden
• Bijou Community School – Get in the Act! Science Theater
• SOS Outreach – Progressive Outdoor Program for Underserved Youth
• St. Joseph Community Land Trust – Motel to Housing Program.