September is a very busy month in terms of Carlsbad activities. The list includes the Jericho Walk, Relay for Life, the Walk for Recovery, 16th of September, and a Renaissance Festival, just to name a few. One of the Carlsbad organizations that helps so much behind the scenes with so many other activities is the Carlsbad Community Foundation. Despite having a small staff, the Foundation provides incredible assistance in too many different projects to name. Mike Antiporda is the Foundation’s executive director, and he does a great job. The Foundation helps us every year with activities such as the energy summit, prayer breakfast and Independence Day celebration.
The Foundation is celebrating philanthropy during Community Giving Week, Sept. 18-24. Donations to endowment funds during the week are eligible for dollar-for-dollar matching by the Foundation, up to $100. Throughout the week, grants will be awarded and nonprofit work in the community will be recognized.
The Foundation will also be holding a community reception from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Carousel House. This is the Foundation’s annual celebration. The event is free, but advance registration is required. Please email contact@carlsbadfoundation.org or call (575) 887-1131 by Sept. 15.
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From the office of Mayor Dale Janway
