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Welcome to the
Palos Verdes Estates Foundation
The Palos Verdes Estates Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization created to enrich the lives of PVE residents while maintaining the unique characteristics of our city. We’ve made it our motto: Honoring our history, securing our future. We do this by funding community projects critical to the city, but outside the budget commitments of PVE.
The community of Palos Verdes Estates was established nearly 100 years ago. Carefully master-planned and built by a group of visionaries, it has remained a residential haven that embraces graceful living and the beauty of nature. The PVE Foundation was established to ensure this vision is maintained.
Since its’ inception in 2020, the PVE Foundation has funded numerous beautician, restoration and safety projects throughout PVE. All of this was possible because of generous partnerships and donations almost exclusively from residents.
a community organization
Our Mission
Our goal is to enhance the lives of PVE residents while maintaining the unique characteristics of our city. We’ve even made it our motto: Honoring our history. Securing our future.
Want to be involved? We are always looking for volunteers!
Current projects
The Crime Deterrent Initiative
The PVE Foundation is excited to announce that we have successfully reached our goal for The Crime Deterrent Initiative. This accomplishment would not have been possible without all the incredible support from our community.
We want to share the recent steps we are taking in collaboration with the City of Palos Verdes Estates and the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department regarding the integration of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) throughout our city.
Over the past few months, our team has been working diligently with city officials and law enforcement representatives to finalize the ALPR installations. We’ve conducted several site assessments to ensure optimal coverage and effectiveness in key areas of interest for public safety and traffic management.
Furthermore, we’ve been in continuous discussions with technology providers to ensure that the ALPR systems we choose meet our specifications and budget requirements while complying with laws and regulations.
Our projected timeline for the initial rollout of the ALPR systems is still on track for 2024. We understand the importance of transparency and will continue to keep you updated on our progress every step of the way. We greatly appreciate your support and collaboration throughout this initiative. Your involvement has been instrumental in achieving our goal and making our community a safer place.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding this project.
2023 Events
Crime Deterrent Initiative Reception
On November 9th The PVE Foundation hosted The Crime Deterrent Initiative Reception at La Venta Inn. The Foundation is currently fundraising for The Crime Deterrent Initiative which will provide approximately 20+ additional Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) strategically located throughout PVE. The Foundation’s desire is to achieve the required funding to announce the grant before the end of the year!
Thank you to all the PVE Police, PVE City Representatives, La Venta Inn and all the amazing Community Members who came and supported us at this special event.
PVE Median Plants and Decorations
PVE gets Summer ready with Festive Memorial Day Plants and Decorations. Thank you to LBHOA, MCHA, The City of PVE and PVE Foundation for coming together to support this project!
Special thank you to:
Council member Michael Kemps, Kristin Sweet Pekarek (LBHOA President), Marlene Breene (LBHOA/Designer), Renee Jaco (Executive Director PVE Foundation), Miles Jaco (PV student),and Anthony Mendoza (city of PVE )
Past Projects
PVE Holiday Decorations
The PVE Foundation has collaborated with the City, Lunada Bay Home Owners Association (LBHOA) and Malaga Cove Homeowners Association (MCHA) to continue the new tradition of holiday decorations to put the spirit of celebration in our community, 3 times during the year.
Farnham Martin Fountain
The Farnham Martin Fountain is an iconic landmark for our City. It was built in honor of Farnham B. Martin who “was the superintendent of parks from the beginning and was responsible for the selected variety of trees and shrubbery and growing of the stock in the Project Nursery at Lunada Bay.”