The Los Alamos Community Foundation welcomes Kelle Harrison as the new Anchorum Fellow Grants Manager. Her role includes assessing the health and wellness needs of our community and collaborating with the Anchorum Health Foundation (AHF), local nonprofits, Los Alamos County, and LACF donors to meet some of those needs. Kelle is a Los Alamos native
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Welcoming Alison Watkins as new Executive Director
After a broad search, Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) has announced longtime community resident Alison Watkins as its new executive director. She is scheduled to start in the position on May 27. Watkins grew up in Los Alamos and re-transplanted from Fort Worth in 2011, was most recently employed as the assistant director of the
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New Seed Fund Established to Benefit Los Alamos Historical Society
Local documentarian and author Dean Decker has spent more than a decade researching and documenting Los Alamos places and history, so it is no surprise that he is creating a fund to benefit the Los Alamos Historical Society. “Los Alamos history is of course fascinating. So much has already been written about the science of
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From Humble Beginnings to a Lasting Legacy
Jose A. (Joe) and Mary M. (Marty) Arellano’s story is rooted in the soil of northern New Mexico. From the quiet Arellano family orchard in the Embudo Valley and farming communities of Mora County, the Arellano’s journey is a testament to the values of hard work, service, faith, community, and family. In northern New Mexico,
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LACF Provides ABC Suicide Prevention Training
LACF News: The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) organized and facilitated an ABC Suicide Prevention Training session on Nov. 5, for staff members of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC). This training is part of LACF’s broader commitment to strengthening local nonprofits and community organizations through the LAUNCH initiative, which provides education, capacity-building,
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October 10-for-10 Grant Presented
LACF News: Los Alamos Community Foundation, in conjunction with their 10th anniversary, is pleased to present Leadership Los Alamos with a $1000 grant. According to the nomination, “Leadership Los Alamos set me on a life-long path of leading and giving.” LACF Executive Director Liz Martineau says, “We congratulate the volunteers of LLA for creating a
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New Art Space At Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center from LACF/Anchorum Grant
LARSO Press Release: Thanks to a generous grant from the Los Alamos Community Foundation: Anchorum Health Fund, the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center is excited to announce the opening of an Art Space for older adults to express their creativity. This vibrant hub is equipped with everything you need to explore your artistic side, including
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September 10-for-10 Grant Presented
LACF News: Los Alamos Community Foundation, in conjunction with their 10th anniversary, is pleased to support youth with a $1,000 grant to Los Alamos Hockey Association. Liz Martineau, LACF Executive Director, explains, “As a community, it is important for us to support positive experiences that build skills and connection for youth. Paul and Jill Cook
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August 10-for-10 Grant Presented
LACF News: Los Alamos Community Foundation, in celebration of its 10th-anniversary, is pleased to award the Hill Stompers with a $1,000 grant for bringing music to our community. “The Hill Stompers demonstrate how individuals can come together and use their talents to bring joy to our community. Their music enlivens local festivals, weddings, birthdays, parades, and many other
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July 10-for-10 Grant Presented
LACF News: Los Alamos Community Foundation LACF) has awarded the July 10-for-10 Grant for community impact to Little Forest Playschool. “As a parent, Little Forest Playschool has been nothing short of life-changing for our family,” Conner Tharp said. “From the moment we joined, we felt welcomed, supported, and truly part of a community. My daughter has blossomed
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