Filipino Association of Leisure World donates $1,000 to the Golden Age Foundation
The Filipino Association of Leisure World (FALW) was established in August 2009. Its mission was to build strong relationships within a diverse community. It is a nonprofit charitable organization geared to support the needs of the Leisure World community.
The FALW helps the Golden Age Foundation’s (GAF) programs in assisting the needs of the community. At present, there are 63 paid and active members of the FALW. Only LW residents can be members of the club.
FALW has two fundraising events in a year, its annual luau dinner and dance in September and Valentine’s Ball in February. FALW supports and hosts the annual picnic for all veterans residing in Leisure World. Even during difficult times, FALW continuously made its annual donation to GAF.
The Valentine Ball party is in review and will possibly be discontinued in the future.
FALW renounces violence as an instrument of organizational policy and adheres to a policy of peace, justice, freedom, cooperation and unity with all organizations and individuals.
The GAF is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to serving the needs of residents. The GAF was established in 1973 by members of the Board of Directors of the Golden Rain Foundation.
GAF’s mission is to make the community a better and happier place to live. Through the generosity of individuals in the community, the GAF can provide various programs and projects to residents. All GAF programs are provided free to Leisure World residents, and the GAF is entirely staffed by resident volunteers. Its major income source is contributions from residents, either individually or through clubs and organizations.
For more information, go to www.GoldenAgeFdn.org.
Anna Derby, GAF president (seated, fourth from left) graciously accepted the donation of $1,000 from FALW Treasurer Harry Varnas and all members who attended the Dec. 11 meeting.
