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“We are looking for Laguna Beach citizens to help put as many Republicans into office as possible in 2016,” Monda said in a statement.
Foundation Grants on the Rise
Nicole Toft and Cindy Byrne attend a Community Foundation get-together.
Over 200 Laguna Beach nonprofits received $4 million in grants from the Laguna Beach Community Foundation since 2010, including $725,000 last year, an 11 percent increase over the previous year, according to the foundation’s annual report.
Tom Davis, the foundation’s chair, said, “2015 was a big year for Laguna Beach Community Foundation and now more than ever, we’re looking to build significant relationships to enhance the local philanthropic sector.”
The foundation’s outreach includes hosting a monthly speaker series, providing expertise and resources to assist local charities, connecting donors with nonprofit needs, and working with advisors in establishing legacy gifts.
Last year, individuals who establish charitable funds through the foundation gained online access to manage them and local nonprofits were granted access to a grants portal.
Biz Club Welcomes a Former Mayor
Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, is a medical emergency that occurs when the body’s response to infection begins to injure its own tissues and organs.
“If I had known about sepsis, I could have rushed Robert to the hospital sooner, and told the medical staff that I was concerned about sepsis,” Palmer said.
“It is through our volunteers and community events that we can save more lives by raising awareness of sepsis,” said Tom Heymann, executive director of Sepsis Alliance.
For more info: visit www.sepsis.org or call 619-232-0300.
Coutchie Fundraiser Benefits Youth Shelter
Police Chief Laura Farinella, right, and other officers in the department present a check to shelter supporters.
Laguna Beach Youth Shelter received an $18,000 donation from the Jon Coutchie Memorial Day fundraiser, held last September to honor the Laguna Beach police officer who died on duty.
A portion of the proceeds from the event also supported the department’s honor guard.
“We were so blessed to have had Jon in our community, serving and protecting us,” Carol Carlson, director of the Laguna Beach Shelter, said in a statement.
