LACF 2020 Nonprofit Relief Fund The daily onslaught of coronavirus news continues unabated. And the impact will undoubtedly resonate for months. Los Altos Community Foundation (LACF) is now learning nonprofit organizations and services that have been impacted by the outbreak. They need new support now, and we anticipate additional needs in the future....
A few days after I began working at Los Altos Community Foundation (LACF), a friend from North Carolina emailed me to offer congratulations on my new role. Then, somewhat tongue-in-cheek, he proceeded to let me know he’d visited the communities we support before and questioned our real need for local philanthropy. In his dry...
Los Altos Community Foundation (LACF) is pleased to announce that Adin C. Miller has been appointed as its new executive director. Miller succeeds Joe Eyre, who is retiring after six years leading the Foundation. His official start date is January 27, 2020. Miller brings nearly 25 years of proven experience in leading nonprofit organizations...
It was a festive celebration on December 5th, as LACF celebrated our donors at our 2019 Donor Appreciation Evening. Special thanks to the Los Altos History Museum for allowing us to use their beautiful facilities. And to our event sponsor, Boston Private, in-kind donor, Chef Chu’s, and our annual sponsors WealthArchitects, Cal Water, and...
Los Altos Community Foundation recently announced that it had awarded $58,000 in grants to 16 local nonprofits and programs. These groups address the needs and improve the quality of life for seniors, youth, and vulnerable populations in Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and Mountain View. The grants support nonprofit programs such as: Animal Assisted...
Thanks to all who attended the 28th Annual LACF Brunch. Special thanks to Kriss Deiglmeier, CEO, Tides, for her inspiring talk on philanthropic approaches and build coalitions. To Jan McDaniel, Compassion Week Los Altos team leader, for sharing the positive impact of our collaboration and partnership. 2019 LACF Brunch Photos ...
Named one of the “50 Most Influential Women in U.S. Philanthropy” by Philanthropy, Kriss Deiglmeier is a bridge-builder who finds solutions to society’s toughest problems at the nexus of funders, changemakers, business, and policy. As a visionary leader, Kriss has scaled multiple organizations and innovative ideas that have transformed the social impact field. Kriss...
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Several hundred prospective community volunteers visited the Downtown Green in Los Altos on August 24th to meet with representatives of 30 local nonprofits and learn more about available service opportunities. See More Photos...
Saturday, August 24, 10 am – 2 pm Third Street Green in Downtown Los Altos Join the Fun and Get Involved. Open to All Ages. List of participating nonprofits: American Association of University Women Just READ Animal Assisted Happiness League of Women Voters Bay Area Furniture Bank Los Altos Community Foundation Canopy Los...
