Life Guard Ecumenical Foundation (LGEF)

Life Guard Ecumenical Foundation (LGEF)  is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2009 by a group of neighbors in Fair Haven, NJ.  Their mission is to raise awareness of those around us – our fellow neighbors – that are in need of assistance.  Just as a lifeguard sits on his stand and actively searches for those in need, such is the purpose of LGEF.  Over the past year, they have organized events (such as neighborhood barbecues and multi-family yard sales) that have raised funds for food gift cards, overdue utility bills, excessive medical bills, and expensive life-dependent medications.  Each month, they are committed to finding a local family in need and hosting a fundraising event to benefit that family.  These acts of goodwill have assisted families with young children in a spectrum of ways; for example, in September 2009 a multi-family yard sale raised the necessary funds to pay an overdue utility bill for a Fair Haven family which, coupled with other organizations’ and individuals’ generosity, helped to secure safe and clean housing for this otherwise homeless family of 7.  They also do more than just donate monetarily. 

 

They volunteer their time, skills, and resources at such local organizations as the Cub Scouts.  Their ultimate hope is to spread a spirit of giving, encouraging other friends and neighbors to add a philanthropic element to their lives and to their community - not just over the holidays, but every day.