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Celebrating 25 Years of Enhancing Life,
Culture and Community…Together

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Your donations go directly towards our Annual Excellence Grants.

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Grant Recipients

The Community Foundation proudly announces this year’s Excellence Grants Recipients.

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Join us as we come together as a community and celebrate the great work our local nonprofits have accomplished.

Celebrating 25 Years of Community Impact

The Community Foundation of Lafayette proudly celebrates a milestone of 25 years of supporting community nonprofits! Through our annual Excellence Grants program, we have been making a profound impact on people and organizations that help those facing the most significant challenges.

Reaching this milestone is a testament to the collective support of our donors, business partners, and sponsors, who have been crucial in helping us meet our annual fundraising goals.

In honor of our 25th Anniversary, we are excited to present:

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$250,000 Anniversary Funding Goal

Your donations go directly towards our Annual Excellence Grants.

Special Silver Anniversary Grant

In recognition of the Community Foundation’s 25th Anniversary, this year’s Excellence Grants awards will include one $25,000 Silver Anniversary Award.

Junior Board

This exciting opportunity is for 16-18 year olds who are interested in learning advanced leadership skills and who have a passion for the nonprofit community.

Continue to visit our website and check our social media and newsletters to learn about other exciting projects and engagement opportunities during our year of celebration.

Serving the Community
Since 1999

The Community Foundation provides Excellence Grants to community nonprofits that support and touch the lives of so many.

Since 1999, the Community Foundation has distributed hundreds of grants totaling over $1.3 million to organizations in the categories of Human Services, Seniors, Youth Development & Education and Arts & Culture.
 

Hear From Our Grant Recipients

“Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa is very grateful to the Community Foundation of Lafayette for helping us fulfill our mission to feed and nourish our community. Currently, Loaves and Fishes is serving more than 1,500 hot nutritious meals/day from its five dining rooms in the county. Loaves and Fishes relies heavily on the generosity of the community to ensure no one goes hungry.”

– Janette Kennedy, Development Director, Loaves and Fishes Contra Costa

Creating Change in Our Community

The Community Foundation’s Excellence Grants provide much-needed support to nonprofits that dispense programs and services throughout the local community.  Learn more about this year’s grantees who make an ongoing impact in the areas of Human Services, Seniors, Youth Development & Education and Arts & Culture!  Each was chosen after careful consideration by our selection committee for the stellar work done every day for the benefit of our community members. 

Thank You To Our Business Partners