The Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LAEF) recently partnered with Mama’s Comfort Food & Cocktails (11122 Los Alamitos Blvd.) for two preview events, which were held before the restaurant opened to the public. All proceeds from the preview events were to be donated to LAEF.
On August 10, Mama’s co-owners Robert Corrigan and Pete Truxaw presented LAEF with a check for $5,000. Proceeds were $4,200, but the co-owners insisted on rounding up. LAEF Board Vice President Theresa Blankenstein and Secretary Kim Baldwin accepted the check along with Treasurer Tom Lent, Director Lina Lumme and Emeritus Director Randy Hill.
Los Al Unified School Board President Dr. Jeff Barke and Vice President Diana Hill, Los Al USD’s Assistant Superintendent of HR Dr. Andrew Pulver and Mari Barke of the Orange County Board of Education were also present to show their gratitude to Mama’s.
“LAEF is very grateful for Mama’s commitment to enhance educational excellence for kids in our community and to our supporters who came out for the preview events,” said LAEF Executive Director Carrie Logue.
In addition to the preview nights, Mama’s is also supporting LAEF by donating 25 cents for every scoop of Thrifty’s ice cream they serve all day every day. With support from community organizations such as Mama’s, LAEF can continue to provide free after-school global language classes, support the salaries of district mental health counselors and continue promoting STEAM education.
LAEF is the non-profit partner of Los Alamitos Unified School District. LAEF enhances educational excellence by providing after-school and summer enrichment programs to children in grades Pre-K to 12. LAEF provides significant funding for STEAM teachers and instruction, as well as igniting new programs and providing valuable resources, to impact all students. For additional information on LAEF, call 562-799-4700, extension 80424 or visit www.LAEF4Kids.org.
