The third annual Winemakers Dinner, held February 24, 2019 at Postino in Lafayette was a huge success. The 100 guests were treated to an elegant, five course dinner that featured locally-sourced ingredients expertly prepared by Postino’s Executive Chef, Stewart Beatty.
In addition, each course was accompanied by exceptional wines from Northern California including Gloria Ferrer, Lange Twins Estate, Hafner Vineyard, Balverne Wines, Fairwinds Estate Winery, Hennessey Vineyard and Indian Rock Vineyards.
We would like to thank our generous sponsors without whom this event would not be possible:
Platinum Level Sponsors: The Churchill Team, J.Rockliff Realtors and Rudney Associates
Gold Level Sponsors: California Autism Foundation, Diablo Foods and Lafayette Car Wash
This years wine maker dinner was held February 24, 2018 at Postino in Lafayette was an enormous success. The 100 guests were treated to a six course, farm-to-table meal that featured locally-sourced ingredients expertly prepared by Postino’s executive Chef, Stewart Beatty.
In addition, each course was accompanied by exceptional wines from Northern California including Gloria Ferrer, Los Arabis Ward Vineyard, Fortunate Vineyards, Cavus Estate, Lamborn Family Vineyards and Deer Hill Vineyards.
A new addition to this year’s dinner was a silent auction which featured a two-nights stay in a Silverado Country Club condominium along with wine tastings at two wineries, a tequila tasting at Rancho Cantina and a wine tasting at Wine Thieves.
Net proceeds from the evening helped to fund LCF and its Excellence Grants program which awards grants to a variety of local non-profits that serve the Lamorinda community and beyond. Through the generosity of those who attended the Winemakers Dinner as well as those who support our other fundraising endeavors, LCF has given more than 150 grants totaling more than $500,000 to various organizations that focus on education, the environment, our senior community and the arts.
We would like to thank our generous event sponsors without whom this event would not have been possible:
The Churchill Team Dudum Real Estate Group Dudum Financial Diablo Foods Lafayette Car Wash The Autism Foundation Mobility Now Lamorinda Hauling
We hope you can join us next year for the Winemakers Dinner on February 24, 2019. Please continue to check our website for details including ticket purchase information: CLICK HERE
When you bring in your reusable grocery bags to Whole Foods in Lafayette, you have the option of donating the five-cent bag credit to LCF. Please consider us when shopping at Whole Foods and don’t forget your reusable shopping bags!
Patxi’s Pizza Fundraiser
April 11
As part of its 52 Weeks of Giving campaign, Patxi’s Pizza is generously donating 10% of its profits on Tuesday, April 11 to LCF. Take a night off from cooking and support our Foundation!
LCF always needs volunteers. The gift of your time is invaluable and we are always looking for volunteers to help with our community based events and long-term projects. Working with the Lafayette Community Foundation is very rewarding!
Tired of that boring, cluttered old garage? Your Lafayette Community Foundation Garage Tour ticket opens doors, “garage doors”, allowing you to check out how some Lamorinda neighbors have created their dream garages. At check-in, enjoy classic cars, live music, and purchase a bite to eat before heading out on the Tour. Proceeds benefit LCF programs
The Lafayette Community Foundation provides resources and financial support to numerous worthwhile organizations through gifts and donations from our generous donors.
Grant Deadline for 2017 is March 31 – There will be one grant cycle in 2017
Since 2000, LCF has given over $370,000 in grants to a variety of local organizations, in addition to funds raised for the Lafayette Library and Learning Center.
To submit your LCF Grant Request using our online application, please click here
The Lafayette Community Foundation is pleased to support the following entities during the Spring 2015 Grant Cycle:
Spring 2015- Grant Summary
California Shakespeare Theater- $2000
Focus- Art & Culture
Cal Shakes seeks to continue offering open captioned performances for each of the four productions of our 2015 season and beyond. A $5000 grant would cover the direct cost of hiring Turner Reporting Service to provide open captioning for the first Wednesday performance of each show, offering deaf and hearing-impaired theater-goers a scheduled series for attending open captioned performances.
Contare Con Vivo- $1000
Focus- Art & Culture
Contare seeks funding to offset 7 choral concerts in the Lamorinda area ( 4 in Lafayette). Discounted Senior and student tickets are offered. Statistics included in application show a strong Lafayette/Lamorinda fan and support base
Early Alert Canines- $1200
Focus- Youth
Early Alert seeks funds for a community outreach “Town Hall Meeting” that will provide vital program information to the Lafayette and surrounding area’s Type 1 Diabetics and parents of Type 1 children community. In addition, these gatherings enlist new volunteer foster and transitional foster homes for diabetic alert dogs in training.
Girl Scouts- Twin Canyon- $500
Focus- Youth
GS/Twin Canyon is seeking funding for improvements at their Lafayette campsite to replace five outdated toilets. (supporting total project cost of $2,600)
Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation
Focus- Youth, Families, Community- $1000
LCF seeks general support for three community based events- Lafayette Children’s Book Festival, LLLC Makerfest, and Lafayette’s Dogtown Downtown
Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center-
Focus- Environment, Community-$2000
Lafayette Community Garden seeks funding to cover the cost of installing a handicapped parking space to meet county permit requirements.
Lamorinda Adult Respite Center (LARC)- $1000
Focus-Seniors
LARC seeks funding support for its music program, a vital part of the social Adult Day Program offered to Lamorinda seniors.
Lamorinda Spirit Van- $1000
Focus- Seniors
Lamorinda Spirit Van seeks support for the increased maintenance and fuel costs of a three-vehicle program begun in 2014 for senior residents of Lamorinda ( 46% of users last year were from Lafayette)
Lamorinda Village- $2000
Focus- Seniors
Lamorinda Village is seeking specific support for their start-up and beginning operation costs including computer software, mailing and advertising costs, background checks, launch event and volunteer support.
Las Trampas- $990
Focus- Adults with Disabilities
Las Trampas seeks support to replace appliances and cookware for its Chef’s Table and Baker’s Dozen program.
Town Hall Theatre- $1000
Focus – Arts & Culture
Town Hall seeks support for the cost of tearing down existing halogen fixtures, clean up wiring, and install five new LED floodlights.The end result: better lighting to work by, plus 65-70% reduction in electricity used.
SPRING TOTAL: $13,690
FALL 2015 -GRANT SUMMARY
1) Generations in Jazz, Big Band of Rossmoor- Match of $1000
The Big Band of Rossmoor is seeking funds to support its general operations. For over 20 years, the Big Band of Rossmoor has performed for thousands of community members, working closely with schools so that young and old can perform together.
2) Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County-$1000
Interfaith looks for support for their Winter Nights shelter which provides a warm, safe place to sleep and three meals a day for homeless families. The request was specifically for two laptops and a portable printer to be made available for families for job search functions.
3) Lafayette Youth Arts Society- $500
The Lafayette Youth Arts Society is a team of 12-16 year old youth whose organization promotes writing and photography among school students in Lafayette. They run an annual writing and photography contest, as well as free writing workshops. They work under the guidance, and non-profit status, of the Sunrise Rotary Club.
4) Special Olympics Northern California, Inc.- $1000
Special Olympics seeks support for their Olympic games to be held at Acalanes High School for participants in their Schools Program in Contra Costa County. The program began in 2007 with 350 participants- last year 1,149 athletes competed.
5) WomenSing- $1000
WomenSing seeks support for their Youth Inspiring Youth- Commissioning Emerging Composers Project and Treble Voices Now Festival held in Lafayette and Berkeley. This is a culmination of a young female composer competition ( ages 18-30) with the opportunity to work with 90 year old Alice Parker, an American composer icon.
6) Youth Homes, Inc.- $2500
Youth Homes seeks support for it’s Summer Garden Program, a five day/8 week job skills development and workforce opportunity at their foster group homes in Lafayette and Pleasant Hill. Funds will be used to purchase uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
Fall Total ( with Match) $7000
Some of our historical recipients include:
American Association of University Women – Sister to Sister
Artz 4 Kids
Assistance League of Diablo Valley
Belasco Theatre Company
Burton Valley Elementary PTA
California Shakespeare Theater
California Symphony Orchestra
City of Lafayette – Parks & Creeks Restoration
City of Lafayette – Senior Needs Assessment Tast Force
Contact Care Helpline
Contra Costa Crisis Center
Contra Costa Youth Council
Deer Hill Ranch
Diablo Ballet
Earth Team
Episcopal Senior Communities
Friends of Lafayette Creeks
Generation Green
Happy Valley Parents Club
Interfaith Council – Winter Nights Program
Intersection Lafayette
Lafayette All-American Football Association
Lafayette Community Center Foundation
Lafayette Gallery/Lamorinda Arts Alliance
Lafayette Historical Society
Lafayette Library & Learning Center
Lafayette Library & Learning Center – Homework Room
LCF Garage Tour
