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April 2025

THE FOUNDATION OF LAGUNA WOODS VILLAGE

REQUEST FOR VILLAGE CLUBS “GOOD NEIGHBOR” MINI PROPOSALS

JOIN US IN STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY!
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The Foundation of Laguna Woods Village welcomes the opportunity to work with Village Clubs to engage residents in “good neighbor” activities that will strengthen our community. Using funds from a special bequest, The Foundation anticipates that ten Village Clubs will be awarded up to $500 each. This effort is part of The Foundation’s effort to foster greater community. Village Clubs approved by the Recreation Department may apply.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Saturday, May 31, 2025. Mini proposals will be accepted no later than 5:00 pm via electronic submission only.

SUBMISSION PORTAL: The Foundation of Laguna Woods Village email: [email protected].
For questions about your mini proposal, please contact The Foundation at 949.268.2246.

INTRODUCTION: What makes living in Laguna Woods Village special? It is the sense of community, that feeling of belonging and having others whom you can turn to if you need help. During the pandemic that sense of community became frayed. People were more isolated and fearful because of health concerns. As a result, as we continue to emerge from the pandemic, we need to strengthen our sense of community and build connections. The place to start is with our neighbors — where the bonds of community begin. The extensive network of Village Clubs can help this effort by hosting new activities in honor of National Good Neighbor Day, September 28, 2025. Neighbors can be any Village residents, not just someone who lives near you.

PROPOSAL OBJECTIVE: To conduct a Club activity that reflects and reinforces the spirit of Good Neighbor Day by encouraging residents/neighbors to get to know each other. Funds will support activities that bring residents/neighbors together in a positive way. Consider how your Club can reach out to engage less connected individuals who may benefit from more social interactions. Clubs are invited to consider “get to know your neighbor” social events, neighbor charity drives, neighbor food exchanges, lunches or dinners provided by neighbors, a buddy conversation bench or regular buddy walks, to name a few. The recent Community Bridge Builders’ “We Can Shine” event in March is a good example of a community-wide “good neighbor” event.

The Foundation of Laguna Woods Village
P.O. Box 3279, Laguna Woods, CA 92654
Telephone: 949.268.2246
Website: foundationoflagunawoodsvillage.org
Email: [email protected]

Copy and Paste the application below into your word processor to submit it.
Please submit as a .doc or a .pdf file.
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VILLAGE CLUBS “GOOD NEIGHBOR” MINI PROPOSAL APPLICATION
Please complete the following information.

CLUB INFORMATION:
       NAME:
       ADDRESS:
       CLUB PURPOSE / MEETING INFORMATION:
       CONTACT INFORMATION: Individual’s name, title, email address, and telephone number.

AMOUNT REQUESTED: $________________ (up to $500.00)

PROJECT TITLE:

PROJECT SUMMARY: Provide a brief description detailing your proposed activity, the proposed audience/participants, and where your Club’s planned activity/activities will take place. For example, will your Club conduct a single activity, or will individual Club members volunteer to conduct the Club’s planned activity in the various neighborhoods in which they live? What is the anticipated number of people who will benefit from your project? _____________And how would you reach them?

PROJECT TIMELINE: Any day(s) in the month of September 2025 to celebrate National Good Neighbor Day, September 28, 2025. Please specify your date(s):

BUDGET: How will the requested mini proposal funds be used? Please detail.

REPORT/PUBLICITY/PHOTOS: If your project is approved:

A brief report will be required.
Please submit copies of publicity used for your activities as well as photos of the events your Club holds.

Email your mini proposal no later than 5:00 pm on May 31, 2025 to:
The Foundation of Laguna Woods Village
email: [email protected].
Attention: Good Neighbor Mini Proposal

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