Steadfast donors continue their support

GAF

The Golden Age Foundation has been serving the Leisure World community for over 50 years. The GAF is a nonprofit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization established in 1973 to enhance the quality of Leisure World life.

Over the years, through the support of volunteers, individuals and organizations the GAF has organized and implemented many programs that have benefitted shareholders at no cost.

GAF’s major income source is contributions from shareholders, either individually or through clubs and organizations.

Donations have decreased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic, and there are now a handful of donors. Reserves are decreasing at a rate that has caused the GAF Board of Directors to reevaluate the programs that it currently supports. The board chose those that were strong and would continue to operate without GAF support.

In spite of the decline in donations, there are a couple of bright spots, including one that wants to remain anonymous.

Other contributors are the Cambridge West Partnership LLC, which donated $5,000 to help the GAF Hospitality, Mobility Aids, Income Tax, Shredding and Battery Recycling, five major programs. Its support is greatly appreciated.

The next donor is the Filipino Association of Leisure World (FALW), which was established in August 2009. The group’s mission was to build better relationships in a diverse community. It is a nonprofit charitable organization geared to support the needs of the Leisure World community.

FALW fundraisers include the annual luau dinner dance in September. It also supports and hosts an annual picnic for veterans residing in Leisure World. Even during difficult times, FALW continuously made an annual donation to GAF.

For more information on the GAF, visit www.GoldenAgeFdn.org. —Anna Derby