Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann, right, presents a proclamation designating Aug. 17, 2024 as National Nonprofit Day in Los Alamos to representatives from local nonprofits, front row from left, Doris Roberts of All Individuals First, Beth Cortright of Pajarito Environmental Education Center, Cindy Eaton of Kiwanis, Ann Hayes of Los Alamos Living Treasures and Kiwanis. Back row from left, Jordan Redmond of Los Alamos Family Council, Ron Wilkins of Los Alamos Historical Society, Ellen Specter of  First Born Los Alamos, Pat Soran of Los Alamos Community Foundation Board and David Izraelevitz of the J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee. Courtesy/LAC

Staff Report:

On behalf of the Los Alamos County Council during Tuesday’s Council meeting, Councilor Suzie Havemann presented the following proclamation designating Aug. 17, 2024 as National Nonprofit Day in Los Alamos to representatives from local nonprofit organizations:

WHEREAS, nonprofit organizations are legal entities that operate to serve a collective, public, or social benefit and are committed to serving their organization’s purposes rather than the generation of profit; and,

WHEREAS, according to the Guidestar database of nonprofits, there are over 150 nonprofits registered in Los Alamos County in 2024; and,

WHEREAS, nonprofits enhance the quality of life for people and communities by providing essential services, building community resilience, creating vibrant spaces through arts and culture and promoting social and environmental change; and

WHEREAS, the staff and volunteers of nonprofits are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of community service, donating time and effort to making a difference in our community; and,

WHEREAS, National Nonprofit Day is recognized annually on August 17 to commemorate the signing of the Tariff Act of 1894, which excludes nonprofits from equal corporation taxation; and,

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper on National Nonprofit Day and on every day to recognize the tremendous impact of nonprofit organizations in Los Alamos County.

NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim August 17, 2024, as 

“National Nonprofit Day in Los Alamos” and thank the hardworking staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations throughout our community.