Golden Age Foundation reinstates membership program
by Anna Derby
LW contributor
Now that the pandemic has become less intense the Golden Age Foundation (GAF) is able to reopen a membership program to new and former members.
As a non-voting associate member, members will be part of the foundation. Member dues/fees will help the GAF to continue programs that support the community.
The GAF is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that has served the community for 48 years. Through the support of volunteers, individuals and organizations, the GAF has organized and implemented many programs that have benefitted our community.
GAF’s Pandemic Response:
The past two years were challenging as Leisure World faced the pandemic that affected many of members of the community. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the GAF:
• Worked with the Golden Rain Foundation and the City of Seal Beach to distribute approximately 40,000 face masks to residents as well as those who work behind the scenes in Leisure World.
• Donated over a $100,000 to support Meals on Wheels of Orange County and Meals on Wheels of Long Beach. These programs helped to feed many residents who were unable to cook or shop for themselves.
• Provided volunteers to help facilitate the Optum/GRF COVID-19 vaccine roll-out program.
GAF’s Core Programs
• The Hospitality Center located in Clubhouse 6 serves morning coffee and snacks to provide a place for residents to socialize and meet their neighbors.
• The Income Tax Preparation program, in partnership with AARP, helps residents file taxes each year. This program provides residents with a safe and trusted way to file income taxes and receive returns with trained volunteers for free.
• The Mobility Aids Program provides free mobility aid rentals to residents including walkers and wheel chairs.
• The document shredding service helps support the GAF’s recycling efforts while also protecting residents from identity theft by properly disposing sensitive documents.
• The GAF’s ongoing environmental efforts include battery and florescent bulbs recycling program.
Associate Member Fees/Dues The GAF’s annual dues are $10 per person. People can pay their dues by sending a check to the Golden Age Foundation and mailing it to The Golden Age Foundation P.O.Box2369, SealBeach,CA 90740.
People can drop off their dues in the donation box at the Hospitality Center in Clubhouse 6. Make sure to seal the envelope securely if paying with cash.
The GAF encourages all prospective donors to seek assistance of personal legal and financial advisors in matters relating to their gifts including the resulting tax and estate planning consequences.
