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Stronger Together: LA Community

Posted on January 12, 2025 | Filed Under: Social Good | Tags: California Community Foundation, LA wildfires, LAFD Foundation, Pasadena Humane, World Central Kitchen | 9 Comments

Stronger Together

This past week has been devastating for Southern California residents due to the horrific wildfires that have been plaguing Los Angeles. I am heartbroken for all those affected, especially for the families of the 16 people who have died. There’s so much destruction and loss – as of last night, more than 12,000 homes and structures have been destroyed and roughly 40,000 acres have been burned (an area larger than the entire city of San … [Read more...]

Tour the Poverty Encounter Immersive Experience & Give Back with Children’s Hunger Fund

Posted on November 5, 2024 | Filed Under: Reviews, Social Good | Tags: Children's Hunger Fund, giving back, immersive experience, Poverty Encounter | 13 Comments

Poverty Encounter - Project Coin Pak - box

Last month I had the opportunity to visit the LA headquarters of the Children’s Hunger Fund and tour their immersive experience, Poverty Encounter. My husband and I had never experienced anything like it before. Poverty Encounter includes a 75-minute guided tour, followed by a 30-minute service activity in their volunteer center. After my husband and I signed our waivers, we joined a tour group and walked through four different exhibits. … [Read more...]

Celebrate World Oceans Day with Rubio’s Coastal Grill

Posted on June 8, 2020 | Filed Under: Food, Social Good | Tags: ocean conservation, Rubio's, Rubio's Coastal Grill, World Oceans Day | Leave a Comment

Rubios World Oceans Day 2020

World Oceans Day takes place annually on the 8th of June. In celebration of World Oceans Day, Rubio’s Coastal Grill will be giving away free, reusable tote bags. No coupon is needed. Simply order from any Rubio’s on Monday, June 8 and/or Tuesday, June 9, to receive a complimentary bag, while supplies last. Now that beaches around the country are opening up, people will once again be able to see the wondrous display of nature. I’ve … [Read more...]

Culture + Friendship Festival: FREE Family Event in LA!

Posted on November 18, 2018 | Filed Under: Local Events, Social Good | Tags: Culture + Friendship Festival, Mixed Up Clothing, MultiCulti Corner | Leave a Comment

Culture and Friendship Invite

I’m thrilled to announce the 2018 Culture + Friendship Festival! This year the event will be held Saturday, December 1st from 12-3pm at The Riveter in Marina del Rey. I'm proud to co-host this event with Mixed Up Clothing. We are excited to bring you wonderful sponsors, brands, authors, book readings, hair demos, activities for the kids & a Mixed Up Clothing fashion show! The 3rd Annual Multicultural Family Festival will … [Read more...]

Day of Giving: Universal Studios Hollywood Gives Back to Community

Posted on November 8, 2018 | Filed Under: Social Good | Tags: Day of Giving, Operation School Bell, Universal Studios Hollywood | Leave a Comment

Day of Giving kids with shoes

This morning, hundreds of Universal Studios Hollywood employees volunteered in support of the 14th Annual “Day of Giving.” This community outreach event hosted 300 homeless children from Operation School Bell. The day started off with the volunteers gathered around to await instructions for their assignment. Universal Studios Hollywood employees broke off into teams. Then they hopped onto a bus to volunteer at non-profit … [Read more...]

Learn How You Can Help Wipe Out Breast Cancer with VIOC

Posted on October 11, 2018 | Filed Under: Social Good | Tags: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, VIOC, wipe out breast cancer | Leave a Comment

VIOC signage

I partnered with Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) for this project. All opinions are my own. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month & this year it has taken on a special meaning for me. A few months ago, in late May, I went in for my annual check-up. The Nurse Practitioner performed a breast exam & found a small lump in my right breast. I told her that my mammogram was already scheduled for the next week, but she went ahead & … [Read more...]

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