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Fiscal year 2023 saw much change, yet again. But this year’s changes brought us closer
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to what we all remember as normal. The summer and fall of 2022 still brought a COVID
surge, but life gradually began to resemble what it used to be like as people began
participating in more in-person activities.
This meant a strong return to in-person programs for us. Our activity programs, like
Memories in the Making® and Memory Mornings, began holding regular in-person
sessions, both in our office and with partners around the county. We spent several
months assessing our communities’ needs and finding a balance between maintaining
virtual programs and reintroducing and scaling up for in-person classes and workshops.

This process highlighted the communities that had suffered more than others as a
HEATHER result of the pandemic. Because it was impossible to work in-person for more than two
COOPER ORTNER years, those who rely most on person-to-person interaction and communication, as well
PRESIDENT & CEO as those who do not have access to technology, had the hardest time accessing our
programs and services. Gratefully, this year also saw us continue implementation of our
$3 million Conrad N. Hilton Foundation grant from the previous year. This grant supports
our work in diverse, low-income, and underserved communities and enabled us to add
several new positions to our staff team to address these needs.

Building on the success of our 40th anniversary celebration, we held the 2nd Annual
Making Memories Festival, featuring the beloved multi-Grammy-Award winning local
band Los Lobos. More than 1,500 people turned out for a beautiful Sunday in the park with
great music, tasty food, and a huge resource fair. Local Music. Local Food. Local Cause!

We also hosted our most successful An Unforgettable Evening ever! The remarkably
talented and hugely entertaining Kristen Chenoweth had people singing and dancing
SUSAN along as we raised over $800,000 to support our free programs and services.
DISNEY LORD
CO-CHAIR We extend our profound appreciation to our donors, funders, partners, and volunteers for
their endless generosity and deep passion for Alzheimer’s LA and our community. Without
their financial support and the many volunteer hours, we could not continue to serve
those who are in great need of our services.

With gratitude,

Heather Cooper Ortner Susan Disney Lord & Jeff Glassman
JEFF GLASSMAN President & CEO Board of Directors Co-Chairs
CO-CHAIR