Emily Barnard
The Helene Mattera Women's Brunch 2026

Enjoy photos from our annual Women’s Brunch, inaugurally named in honor of Helene Mattera. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

The Helene Mattera Women's Brunch 2026
Emily Barnard
Maple Syrup Day 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a super sweet, maple syrup-filled day at Camp Rising Sun this year! Click for photos from this year’s annual Maple Syrup Day.

Maple Syrup Day 2026
Emily Barnard
Congratulations to Our John Litsios Scholars

We’re excited to congratulate three members of our alumni community who were named as John Litsios Scholars and received a special off-cycle GEJ Scholarship award. Click to meet the scholars!

Congratulations to Our John Litsios Scholars
Emily Barnard
Announcing LAJF's New Director of Advancement: ...

Please join us in welcoming Victoria Enriquez into the role of Director of Advancement at LAJF. Click to read the full announcement from our Executive Director, Barry Fulton, and a personal letter from Victoria!

Announcing LAJF's New Director of Advancement: Victoria Enriquez
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Why I Give Back to CRS - A Letter from Evan ...

CRS alum and LAJF Board Member, Evan Schwartz, shares why Camp Rising Sun has remained such a meaningful part of his life, and why he continues to give back, year after year.

Click to read his personal year-end note and gift match announcement! Please consider making a gift to LAJF and Camp Rising Sun before 2025 ends. Go to lajf.org/donate to give now.

Why I Give Back to CRS - A Letter from Evan Schwartz

Meet CRS 2022: Get to know second-year camper, Tai-Ge!

Meet CRS 2022: Get to know second-year camper, Tai-Ge!

We’re approaching the summer camp season at Camp Rising Sun! Your donation today will help us provide opportunities for experiential learning to the young people in our programs throughout this summer and beyond. By giving to LAJF and CRS, you are ensuring our campers, like Tai-Ge, have unforgettable experiences that will support their leadership development and personal growth. Learn more about Tai-Ge and what they’re looking forward to this summer and make a donation to LAJF and CRS!

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