Local Giving Circle Donates $3,750 to First Born Program

Los Alamos 100 Men Who Care awarded $3,750 to the First Born Program of Los Alamos following its December giving round, the group announced. The award was decided during the organization’s quarterly meeting held Dec. 11 at the SALA event center, where 35 people attended and three local nonprofits made brief presentations.

The Los Alamos 100 Men Who Care model gathers members for a 30-minute social with simple food and drink, followed by three pre-selected organizations delivering five-minute presentations. Members then cast votes on the presentations, and participating members write checks of $100 to the winner. At the December meeting, the First Born Program of Los Alamos emerged as the recipient; the Los Alamos Arts Council and the Los Alamos League of Women Voters also presented but were not selected. The meeting’s catering was provided by Yuan’s Dumpling and Noodle House.

The awarded funds will be directed toward strengthening social connections for First Born families by linking new parents and infants with more seasoned and established members of the Los Alamos community. For residents, that means modest but targeted support aimed at easing early parenthood transitions and expanding local networks that can offer mentoring, practical assistance, and community integration.

Small giving circles such as Los Alamos 100 Men Who Care operate as grassroots philanthropy, pooling relatively modest individual contributions to produce meaningful one-time grants for local nonprofits. In a community the size of Los Alamos County, these pooled gifts can provide flexible funding for programs that may not qualify for larger institutional grants or that need rapid support to reach specific populations. The group’s quarterly rhythm and concise presentation format also create a predictable channel for nonprofits to pitch distinct projects and for donors to see direct, local impact.

The December award emphasizes both civic engagement and local accountability: organizations must make succinct, concrete cases for support, and donors see their contributions directed to a named program. For First Born families, the infusion of funds offers an immediate boost to community-building efforts. For other local nonprofits, the outcome signals an opportunity to refine presentation strategies for future meetings.

Los Alamos 100 Men Who Care continues its quarterly schedule; local organizations interested in presenting may contact the group through its established community channels. The December award illustrates how concentrated, grassroots giving remains an active part of Los Alamos County’s civic infrastructure.