In light of the challenges we have all been facing for the past 21 months, we are thrilled to be planning our 29th annual La Canada Flintridge Educational Foundation (LCFEF) Gala to be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the (Millennium) Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. We will continue to follow the COVID recommendations of (both the CDC and) the Los Angeles

Department of Public Health concerning mass gatherings, social distancing policies and ongoing COVID protocols to ensure our event will be as safe as possible. We remain committed to our purpose - helping raise critical funds for our children and hosting an online silent auction open to our entire community from March 24, 2022 to March 26, 2022 (This year, you do not need to attend to bid on the auction).

For the past  40 years, the LCFEF, a non-profit organization run by parent volunteers (like us), has raised millions of dollars in support of La Canada’s chronically under-funded public schools to ensure a continued excellent public education.

The LCFEF Annual Gala is the largest fundraiser of the year for our public schools, raising funds that are used for class size reduction, art, music and drama teachers, guidance and/or college counselors, elementary Spanish programs and so much more. More than ever, we depend on the generosity of our community, businesses and individuals alike, to support these critical programs.

Won’t you please consider a donation in support of our kids and our schools? In exchange, you will receive exposure to over 800 active members of the affluent La Canada Flintridge community and your gift will help to provide a transformational educational experience for all our students.

To donate, please complete the enclosed in-kind donation form and return it to us.

Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration of this request and we look forward to your partnership.

With much gratitude,

Joyce Mayne and Tracey Nelson Gala Co- Chairs