Save the Date! Join us for Drag Queen Bingo at Hamburger Mary’s (West Hollywood) on Wednesday, November 1st to raise much-needed funds for Bark Avenue Foundation. For a $20 suggested donation, you’ll get 10 Bingo cards plus 1 bonus card to play. Event includes prizes and live auction items too. Grab a friend and join us for a fun night in West Hollywood saving animals and playing Bingo! If you can’t make it out for Drag Queen Bingo, then please consider making a donation! For event details, click here.

PANELS: Food Relief or Food Justice, Faith-Based Stewardship: Agrarian Theology, Getting It Done, Farming to Heal People + Community, Earth Based Wisdom: Applying Spiritual and Environmental Stewardship, Shopping and Eating In Line With Our Ethics.

MODERATORS: R’ Adam Allenberg, Rachael Narins, Erin Harris of Netiya, Sara Haston, Mary MacVean and more!

FEATURING: Helena Norberg-Hodge (World-Renown Local Foods Pioneer, Author of Ancient Futures, ED of Local Futures), Tim Alderson (Seeds of Hope), Reverend Peter Rood (Holy Nativity), Jon Cobb (Pandopopulus), Iesha Wadala (LAFPC), Allis Druffel (Interfaith Power & Light), Beth Wilson (Author of The Recovering Feminist) and more…

There will also be earth-based ritual, poetry on stewardship, food justice, non-GMO food and a community marketplace full of products and information on how you can make a difference in the food sovereignty movement!

SHARSHERET CALIFORNIA FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Featuring Isreali Singer & Songwriter Eleanor Tallie

6:30pm VIP Meet and Greet
7:00pm Wine and Hors d’Oeuvres Reception
7:50pm Performance 

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. 

Catholic Charities is hosting its 2nd Annual Community BBQ fundrasier to support its shelters and community centers in order to continue providing services to the poor families and the homeless. All are well to come to this event, and enjoy the festivites. The BBQ plates will be just $12.00 and $15.00 for deliveries. Attendees will have choice of  two meat, two sides, and assortments of desserts. In addition, a drink will be added to your meal. For at the door purchases, we only accept cash,therefore, no credit cards nor checks.

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.

CCEJ’s

UnderOneSky

 
27th Annual Interfaith Intercultural Breakfast
A gift to the community from Gene and Ann Lentzner
 
Wednesday , February 28, 2018
7:30 a.m.
 
 Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA   90802
  
Marsha & Aiden Aizumi
 Mother’s Love, Son’s Journey 
Exploring transgender inclusion  
 
Co-Chairs: LaDawn Best & Varun Soni
  
Individual Ticket price $45, Parking FREE
 
For more information and reservations contact:

Katherine McIlquham (562) 435-8184 or kmcilquham@cacej.org

or visit the website of 
California Conference for Equality and Justice
www.cacej.org
Seating is limited. Reservations required by February 16, 2018. 

Minds Matter transforms the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success.

Learning Rights Law Center changes the lives of at-risk students who have disabilities, face discrimination or are involved in the foster care or juvenile justice systems by providing free legal services, education advocacy, and community training.

Welcome Home

“Home” means so much to so many. It’s a place where we feel safe… where we can be ourselves… where we can be with our friends, family, and loved ones. Most of all, home is where a community comes together. Home is where the heart is. 

t A Place Called Home, caring staff, supporters and volunteers come together to provide South Central children and teens 8 years old – 21 years old with love, safety, enrichment, training, and opportunities through educational programs, counseling, and mentorship. After-school, weekend, and all-day summer programs and services include tutoring and homework support, as well as a full spectrum of instruction in the arts, athletics, dance and music. Our high school dropout recovery partnership with LAUSD is open in the mornings and we provide year-round support for college preparation, SAT tutoring, and college counseling and scholarships. In 2012 we provided support for 68 first-generation college students in local schools and across the country