Take part in Create Now’s 20th Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, December 7! Come celebrate with at PRANK, a fabulous new restaurant located at 1100 S. Hope Street, within a DTLA South Park neighborhood. For only $50, party hardy and learn more about Create Now. Meet some of the organization’s alumni and mentors from 6:00 – 8:30 pm as you enjoy delicious food and an open bar until 7:30 pm. Come hang out and network as long as you want!  Also, win awesome prizes at a Silent Auction, like a trip for two on the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer luxury train, and many other incredible items. The holidays are coming!  For more info, visit https://www.picatic.com/event14708527376867?utm_source=October+2016+Newsletter&utm_campaign=October+2016&utm_medium=email.  Proceeds benefit Create Now’s creative arts mentoring and education programs.

Be an environmental leader with Tree Musketeers! This four-hour training covers leading volunteers young and old, ISA standards for tree planting and more about how young people are taking charge in the environmental movement. Trainees will earn a Supervisor certificate at the LEAD Graduation Ceremony after satisfactory class completion and putting their new skills to work at a planting. In addition to leading tree plantings, Youth Planting Supervisors serve as representatives and leaders of TREE MUSKETEERS and the environmental movement at tree care events, fairs and other events.

Register today!

Don’t miss The People of Change’s 2nd Annual Bowling Fundraiser Event on Sunday, March 19!  Participation in this fun event helps fund the organization’s programs — HIP through Science, ICB groups, P.L.A.Y, and No More Tents — that greatly impact our community. Your donation includes two games and shoes.  For more info, please call 716-986-6104.  Click HERE to RSVP today!

The People of Change is a collection of likeminded individuals who desire to see change in their environment and the world.  Their mission is to help those less served and to help improve the quality of life of each individual through advancement in education, income, cultural awareness and health.

Instagram: @thepplofchange

Imagine LA’s 7^th Annual Celebration of Family (COF) is returning to Lakeside Golf Club on Toluca Lake to celebrate hardworking formerly homeless families and mentors, staff, donor, sponsors and board members.  COF is a family fun filled carnival that will include live music and entertainment for all ages! The special event will include appearances by Colton Haynes of Teen Wolf and Arrow and The Satin Dollz.  Casual attire is suggested (no denim or flip flops, please).  Complimentary valet will be available on site.  To purchase tickets/sponsorships, please visit www.imagineLAorg/COF.

Please join Safe Place for Youth on Sunday, June 4, 2017, for their 2nd Annual Gala celebrating community heroes and the resilient homeless youth who inspire them daily.  The special event, which will honor Amy & Pete Favat and The Westchester Rotary Club with the Community Support Award, will include cocktails by Matthew Biancaniello, gourmet food by Tasting Kitchen, Superba, Charcoal and more, a silent auction and a performance by Grouplove.  To purchase tickets and for more info, please visit www.spy2017gala.eventbrite.com.

The Beverly Hilton

9876 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

5:30 PM • Gala Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
7:00 PM • Dinner, Awards and Entertainment

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Honoring

Children's Inspiration Award
• Stephen Bruno •
Vice President, Global Creative Marketing, Netflix

As the Vice President of Global Creative Marketing at Netflix, Stephen Bruno oversees the global positioning and creative execution for all of Netflix Originals marketing campaigns. This encompasses series (e.g. Orange is the New Black, House of Cards, Narcos, Stranger Things, 13 Reasons Why), documentaries (e.g. Making a Murderer, 13th, Amanda Knox, Chef’s Table), comedy specials (e.g. Dave Chappelle, Sarah Silverman, Louis CK) and feature films (e.g. Beasts of No Nation, Okja, War Machine, Bright). He arrived at Netflix in January 2015 after relocating to Los Angeles from New York City.  

A veteran entertainment marketing executive, Stephen had previously been with The Weinstein Company and Miramax Films for a combined total of over 11 years.  Most recently as the President of Marketing, Stephen successfully supervised the execution of theatrical releases including Django Unchained, Silver Linings Playbook, Lee Daniel’s The Butler, The Artist, and Fruitvale Station.Between his two tours at The Weinstein Company, Stephen worked at HBO as a Director of Consumer Marketing. He helped to generate record ratings for returning seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Eastbound and Down.  

Stephen Bruno graduated from Boston University and currently lives in Santa Monica with his wife, Melissa, and three young children: Rex, Lila, and Greta. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Stephen is a lifelong Eagles fan, and he prefers his cheesesteaks from Jim’s.

Exemplary Corporate Citizenship Award
• Latham & Watkins LLP •

Since 1934 Latham & Watkins has served clients based on an ethic of hard work and a commitment to quality, values which continue to guide the firm today.  Today, Latham has more than 2,400 lawyers in the world's major financial, business, and regulatory centers, and over 60 internationally recognized practices across a number of industries. 

Latham & Watkins is committed to helping clients achieve their business goals and providing outstanding legal services around the world.  Latham & Watkins has performed well over $1 million worth of corporate, real estate, land use, employment, and tax pro bono services for A Place Called Home. 

This year, our annual gala will be a family-friendly day of fun at which dozens of game makers, artists, athletes, and innovators will converge to host experiences for guests of all ages. Moments of surprise and delight, culinary diversions, classic games, creative adventures, and celebrity encounters will create memories that last a lifetime.

Inner-City Arts and 89.9 KCRW presents

Summer on Seventh 2018

Featuring music by Mayer Hawthorne

with special dj set by Mark Ronson

and set by KCRW's Travis Holcombe

Join hundreds of Angelenos on our campus this summer in support of equal access to arts education for the kids and teens of our city. Summer on Seventh is a special night of art installations, live music on our rooftop, food, drinks, studio tours and more!

Proceeds from the event support high quality arts instruction and programming for underserved LA youth.

21+ Event

Food and Drink Appearances by: 

Cassell's Hamburgers, Everson Royce Bar, Four Point Beer Company, Guerrilla Tacos, Hoxie Spritzer, Pizzanista, Silverlake Wine, Stumptown Coffee Roasters