LACF NEWS RELEASE
Opening night of Copenhagen at Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) was infused with extra delight when Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) Executive Director Liz Martineau surprised LALT President Seona Zimmerman with a $1,000 grant as May’s monthly grant winner.
The monthly surprise grants, which highlight local nonprofits, are part of LACF’s 10th anniversary celebration leading up to the organization’s anniversary in November.
Community members nominate nonprofits that have impacted them or someone else by sharing stories via an online nomination form.
LALT received multiple nominations citing its ability to create a community and a welcoming environment. One individual wrote that they did not feel like they had a community when they first moved to Los Alamos.
“I do not work at the labs, and it was difficult to make friends. Then I started attending theater productions and eventually tried out for several parts. It has changed my whole idea of what community means,” the nominee wrote.
The Foundation is looking for stories about local nonprofit organizations and the personal impact on an individual or someone they know. Nominations for awards may be submitted via a simple online form on the LACF website. Submitters may also choose to remain anonymous.
Nominations are reviewed monthly by a committee of board and community members. The winning organization will be given the “gift grant” through a surprise visit by LACF volunteers that may be recorded and shared.
There is no limit to how many organizations a person may nominate, nor restrictions on who may nominate an organization, but a person may only nominate a nonprofit one time, as multiple nominations do not increase opportunities for the nonprofit to win. LACF, however, is looking for stories of impact. So, if the impact story wasn’t included, note it in the nomination and send it again.
About the Los Alamos Community Foundation:
Established in 2015, the Los Alamos Community Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life in the community by inspiring, facilitating and supporting enduring philanthropy and building the capacity and success of local nonprofit organizations. The Los Alamos Community Foundation stewards 17 locally endowed funds and has assets of more than $1.5 million. For more information about the Los Alamos Community Foundation or to donate, visit www.losalamoscf.org.