The Foundation of Laguna Woods Village received a commendation by the Laguna Woods City Council on May 28 in recognition of its award as the 72nd Assembly District nonprofit of the year.
Assemblywoman Diane Dixon chose the foundation to receive the award for its contributions to the community.
Since its start 28 years ago, the foundation has provided temporary financial assistance to residents facing financial challenges. It works with Village Social Services and provides funding toward Meals on Wheels, Alzheimer’s day care, transportation to a food pantry, emergency response devices and hearing aids.
“What this recognition is, is really a recognition of Laguna Woods,” Marcy Sheinwold, president of the foundation, said in City Council chambers. “The foundation would not exist without the support of the community – 99 percent of the funds that we distribute are raised right here in the Village.”
Sheinwold also lauded the foundation’s all-volunteer board, commending the members for their “hard work, a lot of faith, and commitment to the ideals of what community means.”
The council members praised the foundation for its work in the Village.
“Here in our community, we have a lot of people who find themselves unexpectedly in reduced circumstances, and this foundation is such an exceptional way of helping people through tight times,” said council member Cynthia Conners.
“It can be embarrassing and difficult to ask for help,” said Mayor Shari Horne. The foundation provides help “quietly, unobtrusively, anonymously – and you just help. You don’t even know who’s asking.”
Sheinwold noted that the need among Village residents doesn’t end. In fact, she said, it has only increased.
“This year, we have been distributing nearly $20,000 monthly,” she said. “But last month we went up to $34,000. So the need is very real in the community.”
For that reason, council member Annie McCary noted, “it’s really good to know that the foundation is not the best-kept secret anymore.”
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