Local Charities Articles

Cure In The Canyons Review - A Great Day for a Great Cause

Sunday October 4th, 2009 - Shannon Tweed and daughter Sophie Tweed Simmons of Gene Simmon’s Family Jewels hosted the 3rd annual “Cure in the Canyons” charity event

Project SHIFT - A Touching Charity

Project SHIFT hosted a Red Carpet Fundraising event to benefit the women and children of Visual Impact Now and Community’s Child with housing health and eye care, which was sponsored by Toyota Financial Services and South Bay Aesthetics

Gala for Animal Acres: Compassion Rocks!

On Sept. 12 the annual Gala for Animal Acres, postponed this year because of the devastating fires, was held at the glamorous Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, rather than at the farm

The 27th Annual American Wine & Food Festival Benefiting Los Angeles Chapters Of Meals On Wheels Presented By Audi & Mastercard® - Wolfgang Puck and Barbara Lazaroff Do it Again!

For its 27th year, the American Wine & Food Festival, hosted by the Puck-Lazaroff Charitable Foundation, is serving up a world-class culinary celebration benefiting Los Angeles Chapters of Meals On Wheels

Jennifer Diamond Foundation Celebrity Regatta Review - It’s a Race for Cancer to the Finish Line

The 7th Annual Jennifer Diamond Celebrity Sailboat Regatta was held to spread awareness and raise funds for the Jennifer Diamond Foundation

Dodger Day 2009 - A Day at the Park for L.A. Foster Youth

Los Angeles County’s foster youth, foster parents, foster care staff, mentors and everyone who is committed to helping care for these special children were treated to a day of fun and entertainment on Sunday at Dodger Stadium

National Ice Cream Day - Snoopy Scooping Out Fun with the Boys & Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Club members of Buena Park were treated to a Peanuts™ Ice Cream Social luncheon at Carrows Restaurant to help celebrate National Ice Cream day

The Power of 99 Red Carpet Review - Caring for Congo

Students from mainly four high schools dedicated this week to Congo’s first prime minister in order to turn attention to the deadly war in Africa and its effect on the civilian population

Celebrating You! Enhancing the Woman Within

An afternoon filled with professional advice on the perfect shade of red lipstick, how to best dress your body type, health and fitness tips, and a lesson on the wonders of the proper fitting bra

Walk With Sally’s 3rd Annual “White Light White Night” Event To Feature Gavin Rossdale

Rocker To Lend Unprecedented Star Power to Fundraiser Benefiting Local Children Affected By the Reality That “Cancer Changes Everything”

ONEHOPE Wine - Sitting down with CEO Jake Kloberdanz

ONEHOPE Wine is about making the world a better place. An elegant wine that CEO Kloberdanz hopes will follow in the tradition of Newman’s Own and Ben & Jerry’s as a successful brand that makes a charitable difference

Heroes of Hope Video -- EXCLUSIVE from Friends of the Orphans

The film, introduced by legendary broadcaster Hugh Downs, is a collaboration between non-profit organization Friends of the Orphans, and television production company, Heroes of Hope.

Heal the Bay's Beach Report Card Los Angeles-‏

L.A. beach water quality remains worst in the state!

Jamie Masada’s Comedy Bail Out -- Laugh Factory Helps Those In Need

Jamie Masada has an on-line petition and he needs your help to get Congress to bring the bring the funny to nationwide venues near you.

Iraq Star Foundation -- Rock Star Treatment for the Truly Deserving

Iraq Star is a non-profit Foundation dedicated to providing the necessary reconstructive surgeries to assist American war veterans recovering from physical and mental injuries

The Sirens Society -- Bringing Positivity and Making a Difference

The Sirens Society is unified voice of proactive women and men who positively influence our world through business and philanthropy. Jodi Fung, Johnny Ortez, Anson Mount among those who help

Beach Report Card Review – Heal The Bay Rates Best And Worst Beaches

The 19th Annual Beach Report Card issued by Heal The Bay was released Wednesday just before the Memorial Day weekend when many Southlanders flock to area beaches

"To Be Or Not To Be"... Carlos Mencia - Review

"To Be Or Not To Be... Carlos Mencia", was a star-studded, red-carpet event on Sunday May 17th, featuring the brilliant and insightful comedy of headliner Carlos Mencia.