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UPCOMING EVENTS FROM THE LAFAYETTE CHAMBER | | | |
JOINT Nonprofit Network: Lafayette and Concord Chambers at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Amphitheater
Wednesday, June 4, 8:30am-10am
Rock The Plaza Summer Concert Series
Fridays, June: 6, 13, 20, 27
Ribbon Cutting at ArtistryMK and R&H Rejuvenation and Health
Tuesday, June 10, 3pm-4pm
Lafayette Business Women at St. Perpetua
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 8:45am-10:00am
Lafayette Chamber Mixer and Vendor Fair
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 5pm-7pm
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
Chamber Member Events Calendar
Nonprofit Email Blast (Current issue May 2025)
Arts Community Blast (Current issue May-June 2025)
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JOINT Nonprofit Network: Lafayette and Concord Chambers
The Concord Nonprofit Network and Lafayette Chamber Nonprofit Network are sharing knowledge and building community together.
Wednesday, June 4, 8:30AM - 10AM
Lafayette Library and Learning Center Amphitheater, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette.
Register here.
We believe that nonprofit organizations play an essential role in building and sustaining thriving communities. Our mission is to foster collaboration, share expertise, and promote best practices among nonprofit professionals and volunteers. Whether you're a seasoned executive or a newcomer to the non-profit sector, we're here to provide you with the resources, connections, and support you need to make a positive impact in the world.
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Resource spotlight for the morning will be “Insights on Corporate Social Responsibility and the Resources available for Non-profits to best leverage" presented by Nichol Carranza, Marathon Renewable Fuels.
FREE and open to Lafayette Chamber AND Concord Chamber member nonprofit executives, staff, board, volunteers.
Please note that we are planning to meet outside in the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa Courtyard, please dress accordingly. The Courtyard is limited to 75 attendees. We encourage early registration to ensure your spot—this event is expected to fill quickly.
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Ribbon Cutting at ArtistryMK and R&H Rejuvenation and Health!
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting at ArtistryMK and R&H Rejuvenation and Health.
They will cut the ribbon at 3:15pm SHARP.
Register below for a reminder!
Tuesday, June 10, 3pm - 4pm
ArtistryMK, 1080 Carol Lane, Suite 108, Lafayette
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Mix, Mingle & Market Yourself!
Join fellow Lafayette Chamber members for an evening of networking, community connection, and local business discovery. This is your chance to build visibility, make new contacts, and showcase your organization in a casual, social setting.
Lafayette Chamber Mixer & Vendor Fair
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
REGISTER HERE
Hosted at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA.
Free for Chamber Members | $20 Guest Fee (Non-Members)
Featuring local wines by Deer Hill Vineyards, Los Arabis Vineyards and Raisin d'Etre Vineyards at the no-host bar. Complementary non-alcoholic beverages from Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling.
Vendor Tables – SOLD OUT
Vendor setup begins at 4:00 PM. Vendor-to-Vendor Preview: 4:30pm–5:00pm
Event sponsored by Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County.
Don’t forget your business cards!
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MAI Capital Management
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| | UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM AND FOR OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY | | | |
Lamorinda CERT
CERT Water Drum Sale
What would you do if an earthquake disabled our EBMUD water supply for days or even weeks? Experts estimate the minimum water each person needs per day is 2 gallons; one for drinking and another for sanitation. If you don’t have an emergency water supply on hand, you might be forced to stand in line for water once water trucks can even get set up. At 8 pounds per gallon, water is also very heavy to carry.
Fortunately, the Lamorinda CERT Foundation water drum sale is now in progress. Lamorinda CERT sells water storage drums to residents so they can proactively get an emergency water supply in place at their homes. The drums are offered in various sizes as well as other emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers, GMRS and HAM handheld radios, and utility shutoff tools.
The sale is on now and pick up for drums ordered will be held on the morning of Saturday, May 31 behind Fire Station 41 at 1284 Moraga Way in Moraga. All residents are encouraged to have an emergency supply of drinking water in case our community water supply is disrupted by a major event (earthquake). To purchase water drums, fire extinguishers, radios or shut off tools go to the Lamorinda CERT website: https://supplies.lamorindacert.org
Being prepared for disasters is essential for the safety of you and your family, and having an emergency water supply is a fundamental step in being prepared.
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Diablo View Rotary
Join Diablo View Rotary for “A Night of Texas Hold ‘Em” – Flash Poker Tournament. Your $50.00 entry fee will get you tournament chips, bar snacks and a night of poker fun. Beer and wine will be available for sale at the event. Cash equivalent prizes will go to the top 5 finishers.
All proceeds will benefit the Diablo View Rotary Foundation. DVR Foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations and others in need. Entry Limit: 30 players
Saturday, May 31, 5pm - 9pm
Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette
Register here!
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All Ages Recreation Downtown Presents Art Market in the Parklet
Artisan Fair, Lawn Games, Food, Treats, Crafts & Activities.
Free admission for all ages.
14 Sundays through Aug. 17 11am-5pm, 3501 Golden Gate Way
Artists, Food Trucks, Treats Vendors, please use form on allagesplay.org to participate, or use this link.
This 14 Summer Sundays event series focused on local artisans, fun, food, and funds for downtown parks is made possible thanks to many generous donors, and the support of:
All Ages Recreation Downtown is a 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(2) public benefit nonprofit dedicated to bringing all ages and all abilities parks and recreation programs to downtown Lafayette, CA. TX ID # 93-2021276
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John Muir Health
Understanding and Managing High Blood Pressure
Speaker: Jennifer Cave-Brown
Coordinator - Stroke Program, Nurse Practitioner, Neurosciences Administration, Walnut Creek Medical Center
Wednesday, June 4, 10:30am – 11:00am
Join Jennifer Cave-Brown, Coordinator – Stroke Program, Nurse Practitioner at John Muir Health as she discusses ways of understanding and managing blood pressure to help prevent having a stroke. This live webinar will be recorded and sent to those who register.
Register for the webinar here. Webinars are offered to all John Muir Health patients and to the public.
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Friends Corner Book Shop
Friends Corner Book Shop is having a half-price sale!
Saturday, June 7, every book in the shop will be 50% off. Shop hours are 10am-4pm.
Proceeds support the collection, programs, and services of the Lafayette Library.
Friends Corner Book Shop offers a wide variety of gently used books in dozens of topic areas for your shopping pleasure.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday Closed
https://www.lllcf.org/friends-book-shop
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Monument Crisis Center Hosts Taps and Tacos
June 7, 2025, 6PM-9PM, Five Suns Brewing, Martinez, CA
Monument Crisis Center’s Summer fundraiser, Taps & Tacos, is a lively fundraiser that includes unlimited tacos, craft beer and wine, and access to a silent auction.
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Bring your friends for an evening of fun and philanthropy in beautiful downtown Martinez and buy your tickets today!
Proceeds will benefit each of Monument Crisis Center’s six core programs: Food Distribution, Resource & Referral, Health & Wellness, Youth Education & Empowerment, Senior Moments, and Community Engagement/Workforce Development.
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Joybound People & Pets
Joybound Community Game Nights
First Wednesday of the month, 6:30-7:30 pm,
June 4, July 2, and August 6 at Joybound People & Pets, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek
Join Joybound People & Pets on the first Wednesday of the month for Community Game Night at their Walnut Creek headquarters!
That includes trivia, Pictionary, games, and more fun, friendly (and only-somewhat competitive) matchups. Invite your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors to test your knowledge with rousing rounds of trivia or see whose artistic skills reign supreme in Pictionary.
RSVP here! All are welcome! (But please leave your pets at home.)
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Unleash Happiness 2025
Saturday, June 7 from 6:00-10:00 pm at Joybound People & Pets, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Join Joybound People & Pets for an evening of FUN and JOY, as well as dancing, supporting Joybound People & Pets at Unleash Happiness 2025! Enjoy incredible cocktails, exquisite hors d’oeuvres, a decadent seated dinner, dessert, and a specialty chocolate experience that’s not to be missed! PLUS, our silent and live auctions will feature unique experiences, curated wine packages, pet packages for your pooch or feline companion, and much more!
A paws-itively unforgettable evening of tail-wagging fun and purr-worthy delights!
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Camp Joybound
Award-winning camps for kids are BACK!
Registration for Camp Joybound’s Summer Break sessions is officially open.
They’re welcoming students ages 10-14 years old to Camp Joybound! This weeklong camp at Joybound’s Walnut Creek headquarters introduces students to veterinary medicine and animal care, providing hands-on experience with dogs and cats in a fun and instructive environment. Throughout the week, students will learn alongside, shadow, and engage in hands-on care with our clinic, animal care, training, and adoption experts. It’s perfect for students with a passion for animal care and wellness, life sciences, and medicine.
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
June 9-13 / June 23-27
July 7-11 / July 21-25
August 4-8
Click here to register!
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Joybound Movie Nights
Fridays, June 13, 20, and 27 from 6:00-7:30 pm
Joybound People & Pets, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek
Joybound People & Pets is excited to share three special screenings of your favorite animal-themed films! All are welcome at this community film night.
• Friday, June 13: The Aristocats (1970) - Disney delight about a feline and her three kittens, who are set to inherit their owner’s vast fortune – but must contend with a butler determined to get his own paws on the money. Voices include Eva Gabor, Phil Harris, Sterling Holloway, and Scatman Crothers.
• Friday, June 20: Best in Show (2000) - A comedy that focuses on several eccentric dog owners gearing up for the canine showdown of their lives – the prestigious Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show. Cast includes Christopher Guest, Parker Posey, Michael Hitchcock, Eugene Levy, and Catherine O’Hara.
• Friday, June 27: The Secret Life of Pets (2016) - Two mismatched mutts get lost in New York City due to their feuding and must work together to find their way home. During their journey, they encounter a vicious bunny who plans to lead a group of abandoned pets on a mission of revenge against humanity. Cast includes Kevin Hart, Eric Stonestreet, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Louis C.K., Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Albert Brooks, Hannibal Buress, Bobby Moynihan, and more.
Free popcorn will be available, and drinks will be for sale. Sliding scale tickets $5-$10. CLICK ABOVE SHOWS FOR TICKETS.
Grab your popcorn, family, & besties and join Joybound People & Pets for special showings on the big screen this summer!
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Meals on Wheels' Dining to Deliver Gala
Join Meals on Wheels Diablo Region for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, dancing to The Time Bandits, and exciting auctions – featuring The Singing Auctioneer, Ellen Toscano, and NBC Bay Area’s Chief Meteorologist, Jeff Ranieri, as emcee!
Saturday, June 14, 5:30pm, Blackhawk Museum, Danville
All proceeds help provide free meals and essential services to vulnerable seniors across Contra Costa County.
Tickets: $175/person or $1,500/table of 10. Get yours today!
They’d like to extend a special thanks to their Diamond Sponsor, Pacific Gas & Electric, our Emerald Sponsor, CSAA Insurance, and our Sapphire Sponsors, Davi Produce, Sunpoint Public Adjusters, Fremont Bank, John Muir Health, Kaiser Permanente, PCS Technology, and Republic Services.
PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY!
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Hospice of the East Bay
Hawaiian Days
Saturday, June 21st
All six shoppes!
Join Hospice of the East Bay for some summer fun at their Hawaiian Days Sale on Saturday, June 21st!
Explore their amazing selection of clothes, accessories, knick-knacks, and more, perfect for your summer adventures.
By supporting their thrift shoppes you're helping them provide quality hospice care to everyone in the community and helping the environment at the same time! Stay informed on upcoming sales, online shoppe offerings, and more by following them on social media or signing up for email alerts at www.HospiceEastBay.org.
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Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church
LOPC Backyard Bash
49 Knox Drive, Lafayette
June 22 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
You are invited to a fun-filled summer celebration at Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church's annual LOPC Backyard Bash! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a FREE community event packed with:
-BBQ Lunch
-Live Music
-Pie-Eating Contest
-Games & Prizes
-Dunk Tank
PLEASE RSVP at www.lopc.org/bash so we can plan the meal!
Questions? Contact Gina Hageboeck.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Join for a Day of Golf, Community, and Giving Back!
9th Annual A Brighter Day Charity Golf Tournament
Whether you’re a seasoned golfer, a local business looking for high-visibility sponsorship opportunities, or just someone who loves a great community event, this is your chance to make an impact.
🗓️ Monday, June 23, 2025
📍 Bay Club Crow Canyon, Danville, CA
This tournament is about supporting teen mental health and suicide prevention through A Brighter Day, a local nonprofit providing free mental health resources to teens and families in crisis.
⛳ Ways to Get Involved:
✔️ Play: Bring your friends, family, or company team for a full day on the greens.
✔️ Sponsor: Promote your business with a vendor booth or hole sponsorship.
✔️ Join Us for Happy Hour: Enjoy bottomless appetizers, hosted beer & wine, and a live concert by The Sun Kings – A Beatles Tribute Experience!
New to the event? This is their 9th year bringing together golf, community, and purpose. Help them make this the biggest and best tournament yet!
🎟 Sign Up Today – Early Bird Specials!
https://abrighterday.info/event/9th-annual-a-brighter-day-charity-golf-tournament
Questions? Call (650)-867-0645.
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Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Distinguished Speaker Series with Jesse Walter
The perfect book for your summer reading list is So Far Gone, the newest book from Jess Walter, #1 New York Times bestseller, of Beautiful Ruins.
The National Book Award finalist visits the Lafayette Library to share his much-awaited eighth novel, the keenly observed, salient, and sharply funny story of a journalist who, after seven years living off the grid, returns to “civilization” to rescue his kidnapped grandchildren.
Wednesday, June 25, 7:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Don Tatzin Community Hall
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
https://www.lllcf.org/jesswalter
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Distinguished Speaker Series with Shannon Watts
Shannon Watts will share her thoughts on her new book Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age in a lively conversation with Edda Collins Coleman, VP of Communications at Common Sense Media.
Too many women are living on autopilot. We believe we’re too old, too busy, or too inexperienced to go after what we really want. But none of that is true.
Thursday, June 26, 7:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Don Tatzin Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
https://www.lllcf.org/shannonwatts
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Sustainable Contra Costa
Who is your sustainability hero? Submit your nomination now to honor an individual, nonprofit, government program, school or business for their good work. It’s fast and easy to nominate but don’t miss the deadline of July 1st!
Get all the details HERE.
To nominate an individual, nonprofit, government program, school or business, Sustainable Contra Costa makes it easy.
Click to submit!
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Car with a Cause
Help make a difference in someone’s life. With every raffle ticket purchased for a beautifully restored 1969 MGB, you help the Clayton Valley Concord Sunrise and Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Clubs support projects that make a difference in somebody's life. Raffle tickets are $100. Tentative drawing date is July 4th.
Please email David Waal to get more information and purchase a ticket.
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The Orinda Association Presents 4th of July Parade
Orinda Fourth of July Parade
07/04/25, 10am - 2pm, Orinda Village and Downtown
Come celebrate our country’s Independence Day with Orinda’s annual parade, sponsored by The Orinda Association. It’s a full day of food, music, and fun activities for the whole family.
Learn more at: https://orindaassociation.org/4th-of-july-parade
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Wild Africa
Wild Africa wants you to "Save the Date" for their Guardians of the Wild event.
Ticket for the November 15 event will be available for purchase shortly.
Click to learn more.
Corie Knights, WildAfrica-Co Founder
www.wildafrica.org
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Cooking with Kids Foundation
Cooking with Kids Foundation open 2025 Summer Camp hours are here!
Lafayette
Greek dinner camp - Activity # 14783
July 21- 25, Mon – Fri, 9am – 12pm
Class: $329
Mat Fee: $54
Ages: 6 & 7 yrs.
500 St. Mary’s Rd., Kitchen/Community Center, 500 St. Mary’s Rd. Lafayette
Register here: www.lafayetterec.org
Greek dinner camp - Activity # 14566
Aug. 4 – 8, Mon – Fri, 1pm – 4pm
Class $329
Mat Fee: $54
Ages: 8 – 13 yrs.
500 St. Mary’s Rd., Kitchen/Community Center, 500 St. Mary’s Rd. Lafayette
Register here: www.lafayetterec.org
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CERT Basic Trainings Class Series 9 weekly meetings from 6:30pm - 9:30pm
When emergencies happen, Lamorinda CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of their communities.
The CERT program offers valuable insight into the first few critical hours following an emergency related event and how individuals can become empowered to better prepare to sustain themselves, their families and their communities.
When: Starting Thursday, September 11, 6:30PM - 9:30PM
Where: Orinda Community Center, Room 9
For More Info: https://classes.lamorindacert.org
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Lamorinda Spirit Van
Can You Help a Lamorinda Neighbor?
The Lamorinda Spirit Van is seeking volunteer drivers to help local older adults (age 60+) get to medical appointments, run errands, shop for groceries, and more.
If you’re age 25–75, have a good driving record, and a few free hours in the morning, mid-day, or afternoon—once a week or even just occasionally—they’d love to hear from you! Contact Riki to learn more.
Need a Ride?
To reserve a ride or learn about GoGoGrandparent (an Uber/Lyft option that doesn’t require a smartphone), Contact them or call 925-283-3534.
Want to Support the Spirit Van?
Help keep this vital service going with a tax-deductible donation:
• Online: Click here to donate
• By mail: Payable to City of Lafayette (write Lamorinda Spirit in the memo line),
Lamorinda Spirit, Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Mary’s Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
Your support keeps Lamorinda seniors on the move!
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Contra Costa Senior Legal Services
At Contra Costa Senior Legal Services (CCSLS), they are dedicated to empowering seniors in the community by providing the legal services and support they need to protect their shelter, security, and safety. As challenges like housing instability, scams, and elder abuse continue to grow, it’s essential that seniors have a reliable advocate in their corner.
Due to anticipated federal funding cuts that threaten their staff size, they must turn to the community to ensure that vulnerable seniors can continue to rely on the free legal support they need. That’s why they’re launching their Fund an Attorney Campaign until September 3, 2025.
Their goal is to raise $100,000 to retain a dedicated legal aid attorney for an entire year and ensure that their vital services remain available to those in need.
Save the Date!
Culminating Fundraiser Event: Justice for Seniors: A Night of Impact- September 3
Information about sponsorships and how to purchase tickets for their upcoming event.
Thank you for your continued support.
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Hope Solutions
Summer Fun at Hope Solutions – Summer Camps and Backpack Drive
June – July
• Join the fun at Hope Solutions this summer by volunteering during their fun summer camps in Pittsburg, Concord, and Pleasant Hill.
Visit their sign-up genius to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/CAMPHOPE2025
• Help Hope Solutions equip over 500 children for a successful school year by providing a packed backpack.
Visit their sign up to donate a backpack today: https://tinyurl.com/CAMPHOPE2025
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Volunteers Needed to Advocate for Children in Foster Care
Join Child Advocates of Contra Costa County as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer and make a lasting impact in the life of a local child or youth. Children with a CASA Volunteer benefit from consistent advocacy that ensures their needs are heard and addressed. They are more likely to find a safe, permanent home, succeed in school, and avoid re-entering the foster care or the juvenile justice system. There are more than 45 children and youth in our county who are still waiting to be matched with a volunteer like you.
Sign up for an info session today and learn how a few hours a week can make a difference that will last their lifetime.
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Cancer Support Community
Cancer Support Community Receives CA Nonprofit of the Year Recognition!
Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area (CSC SF) was selected as a 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year by State Senator Tim Grayson of District 9!
Last week, Cancer Support Community's CEO Lucinda Bazile, MPH and Director of Donor Support, Libby Eppinga accepted the award on the Senate Floor of the California State Capital.
Learn more about this special recognition here.
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Community Foundation of Lafayette
The Community Foundation Announce is 2025 Excellence Grant Recipients
The Community Foundation of Lafayette (CFL) is thrilled to announce this year’s 37 Excellence Grant recipients, all thanks to the generosity of its donors, business partners, and sponsors who uplift the local nonprofit community year after year. CFL was able to award over $140,000 in grants to local nonprofits working to create lasting change in the community.
These Excellence Grants will make a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals and communities and will allow these organizations to continue their impactful work in the categories of Human Services, Seniors, Youth Development & Education and Arts & Culture.
Congratulations to the following organizations:
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Dining and Gift Guide
This interactive PDF lists Lafayette Chamber member restaurants and gift/retail shops in our downtown! Check it out!
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“To promote and maintain a healthy business climate and to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Lafayette.”
MISSION OF THE LAFAYETTE CHAMBER
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