LACF Executive Director Liz Martineau, far right, surprises Ellen Specter, far left, and the staff of First Born with a 10 for 10 Grant for their significant community impact. Photo by Jacquelyn Connolly

LACF NEWS RELEASE

Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) recently awarded First Born Los Alamos a $1,000 grant for its significant community impact.

“First Born makes a significant impact in our community, so we are thrilled to present them with this award,” LACF Executive Director Liz Martineau said.

The First Born award is one of 10 being offered in honor of LACF’s 10th anniversary celebration. Previous 10 for 10 Grant winners include: Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization, All Individuals First, Friends of Bandelier National Monument, and Los Alamos Little Theatre. LACF grants to local nonprofits are funded through generous donations and earnings from endowment funds.

“The First Born program helps families adjust to one of the most transformational moments of your life,” Miriam Kreher said. “When we’ve been at our most tired and helpless, the First Born home visitors, sleep coaches, and lactation consultants have supported us. Welcoming our first baby was a magical moment, but a bit scary, so the help provided by this nonprofit made a huge difference. Healthy families are the building blocks of a healthy community, and Los Alamos is a stronger community thanks to the First Born program.”

Anyone with a story of impact about a local non-profit organization is invited to share it with LACF and nominate them to be considered for a $1,000 grant at losalamoscf.org.

About the Los Alamos Community Foundation:

Established in 2015, the mission of the Los Alamos Community Foundation is to build enduring philanthropy to empower our community’s nonprofit organizations. LACF stewards 15 permanent endowment funds and supports local nonprofits through training, initiatives, and grantmaking. For more information about the Los Alamos Community Foundation, visit www.losalamoscf.org.