Philip DeMatteo Continues to Sponsor LAEF & Los Al Kids

LAEF's Spring Soccer Camp at McGaugh Elementary

(Los Alamitos, CA) – Philip DeMatteo is sponsoring the Los Alamitos Education Foundation’s (LAEF) “Fundraising February for Los Al Kids” campaign at the $5,000 level. The fundraising campaign replaced LAEF’s signature fundraising event, The Royal Gala. The Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LAEF) is extremely grateful to Philip, who is a local real estate agent and an alumnus of the Los Alamitos school district, for supporting education in our community for the past 18 years.

Proceeds from LAEF’s Fundraising February for Los Al Kids will support the launch of the middle school Well Spaces, which provides mental health and wellness services at Oak and McAuliffe Middle Schools. LAEF donated $60,000 to build out the spaces and is working to develop programming and services in conjunction with district administration. Donations will also directly fund teachers for free elementary world language classes, which are taking place online for the 2020-21 school year and include Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, French and American Sign Language. The STEAM initiative and providing fee waiver scholarships for families in need continue to be areas funded by LAEF donor contributions.

Philip is part of First Team Rossmoor and is a specialist in the communities of Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, Huntington Harbor and Long Beach.  Philip was born and raised in Rossmoor and has been a Huntington Harbor homeowner since 1993. Philip works throughout Coastal North Orange County and the neighboring regions of Long Beach. He represents a range of transactions from high-end luxury estates to first-time purchases and investment properties. He is the #1 selling agent in Orange County with over $100 million sold in 2020 and the #1 agent in Rossmoor, CA. For more information, please call him directly at 562-254-6883 or email him at philipdematteo@firstteam.com.

City National Returns as Top Sponsor for LAEF’s Fundraising Campaign

Thanks to our sponsors, all Los Al kids can enjoy enrichment opportunities!

(Los Alamitos, CA) – Once again, City National Bank takes the top sponsorship spot in the Los Alamitos Education Foundation’s (LAEF) fundraising campaign, “Fundraising February for Los Al Kids” at $10,000!  The fundraising campaign replaced LAEF’s signature fundraising event, The Royal Gala. LAEF is thrilled to have City National Bank sponsor them again at the Archduke level, and excited to have their partnership and support of educational excellence in our community. 

City National is a Los Angeles-based National Bank offering a full complement of banking, trust and investment services through 73 offices, including 19 full-service regional centers, in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C. and Miami (as CN Bank).  City National has a company philosophy of fostering healthy communities, strengthening local neighborhoods, and encouraging employment and economic and community development.  Investing in the communities they serve is the way City National does business.  City National is happy to support LAEF this year and its mission in education excellence for the kids of the Los Alamitos Unified School District.

Proceeds from the campaign will support the launch of the middle school Well Spaces, which provide mental health and wellness services at Oak and McAuliffe Middle Schools. LAEF donated $60,000 to build out the spaces and is working to develop programing and services in conjunction with district administration. Donations will also directly fund teachers for free elementary world language classes, which are taking place online for the 2020-21 school year and include Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, French and American Sign Language. The STEAM initiative and providing fee waiver scholarships for families in need continue to be areas funded by LAEF donor contributions.

Southland Credit Union Sponsors LAEF’s Fundraising Campaign

Thanks to our sponsors all Los Al kids can enjoy the wellness benefits of outdoor exercise

(Los Alamitos, CA) – Southland Credit Union sponsored the Los Alamitos Education Foundation’s (LAEF) “Fundraising February for Los Al Kids” campaign at the $5,000 level.  The fundraising campaign replaced LAEF’s signature fundraising event, The Royal Gala, which Southland Credit Union has supported for the past 6 years.  Southland Credit Union has strong ties to LAEF, with two of its very own holding the title of King of Hearts – Matthew Herrick, Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Financial Services was crowned King in 2016, and President/CEO, Thomas Lent was crowned King in 2015. 

Southland Credit Union is a not-for-profit banking institution founded in 1936. It is one of the top performing credit unions in the country and has assets of $1 billion with more than 60,000 Member-owners.  Headquartered in Los Alamitos, Southland supports many local charities and events, including the Los Alamitos Race on the Base, the Los Alamitos Winter Wonderland at the Plaza and the State of the District.  Southland Members benefit from a full spectrum of competitive banking products, convenience, and exceptional service with nationwide access. Membership to Southland Credit Union is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in all of Orange County and Los Angeles County. For more information on Southland Credit Union, visit their Los Alamitos Branch at 10701 Los Alamitos Blvd. or www.SouthlandCU.org.

Proceeds from LAEF’s Fundraising February for Los Al Kids will support the launch of the middle school Well Spaces, which provide mental health and wellness services at Oak and McAuliffe Middle Schools. LAEF donated $60,000 to build out the spaces and is working to develop programing and services in conjunction with district administration. Donations will also directly fund teachers for free elementary world language classes, which are taking place online for the 2020-21 school year and include Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, French and American Sign Language. The STEAM initiative and providing fee waiver scholarships for families in need continue to be areas funded by LAEF donor contributions.