by BowerComm | Jul 9, 2026 | News
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our longtime founding Board Chair, mentor, and dear friend, John Ledbetter. John was there from the very beginning of the Lodi Community Foundation. When his close friend Darrell Drummond founded LCF in 2005, John...
by BowerComm | Jun 16, 2026 | News
$200K available for eligible organization’s serving local residents. The Lodi Community Foundation has launched the Lodi Legacy Fund, a permanent source of grant funding for local nonprofits and community projects. The fund was established through gifts from local...
by BowerComm | May 6, 2026 | News
A new program aimed at providing meals to underserved youth is bringing together nonprofits, local restaurants and charitable organizations to address food insecurity while supporting small businesses. The Lodi Community Foundation launched its Lodi Meal Program in...
by BowerComm | Dec 24, 2025 | News
Nonprofit foundation now a $33 million asset thanks to large donations. Two decades ago, a small group of community leaders brainstormed ideas to create a permanent source of financial support for Lodi. The end result was the Lodi Community Foundation, a philanthropic...
by BowerComm | Nov 5, 2025 | News
San Joaquin County, CA— San Joaquin County, CA – The Lodi Community Foundation and the San Joaquin Community Foundation have partnered to immediately launch the Food Now Fund—a countywide emergency relief effort providing food to local families affected by the loss of...
by BowerComm | Jul 15, 2025 | News, Newsletter
Meet LCF’s CEO! Hello Lodi friends and neighbors, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve officially stepped into the role of the Lodi Community Foundation’s first CEO — an incredible milestone for both our growing foundation and our community. Many of you may know me...
