Los Angeles Foundation on Aging
Cause Area
- Seniors
Location
3580 Wilshire BlvdSuite 300Los Angeles, CA 90010 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of LAFA is to improve the quality of life for older adults and their families in the City of Los Angles by improving upon and expanding existing services, and supporting new and innovative programs.
Description
This non-profit foundation will be utilized to establish fundraising efforts for senior and caregiver services as the City faces a challenging fiscal environment and the increasing need for social services for seniors and their caregivers. Core activities of the foundation will include: fundraising to supplement existing programs (home delivered meals, care management, the Emergency Alert Response Program, Multipurpose Senior Center Bases Paratransit, Caregiver Support Programs, and In-Home services), community based research and needs assessment with an emphasis on establishing best practices, provide needed material resources and expertise; support programmatic, capacity building and allow for a wider community presence and educational grants, scholarship and fellowship programs.
Fundraising activities are anticipated to include direct campaigns, donations and grants.