In an evening of storytelling, formerly homeless individuals took center stage in Hancock Park throughout “Stories from the Frontline: Ending Homelessness through Supportive Housing.”
Through story, spoken word, and song, individuals shared their experiences on the path from struggle to resilience, in partnership with The Ebell of Los Angeles. With First Lady of Los Angeles Amy Elaine Wakeland as the guest speaker, the event also featured advocacy groups which enlisted volunteers on-site to take immediate action: Csh Speak Up!, Imagine La, Aviva Family and Children’s Services, The United Way, League of Women Voters and Safe Parking La.
In addition to Wakeland, speakers throughout the evening included event co-chairs Marilyn Wells and Allison Schallert, Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu, Csh Speak Up! Advocates Emily Martiniuk, Sam Randolph, and Hector Curiel, Singer Songwriter Mike Jelks, Imagine La Mentor Scott Sale M.D., and United Way of Greater Los Angeles Director of Public Affairs Tommy Newman.
Through story, spoken word, and song, individuals shared their experiences on the path from struggle to resilience, in partnership with The Ebell of Los Angeles. With First Lady of Los Angeles Amy Elaine Wakeland as the guest speaker, the event also featured advocacy groups which enlisted volunteers on-site to take immediate action: Csh Speak Up!, Imagine La, Aviva Family and Children’s Services, The United Way, League of Women Voters and Safe Parking La.
In addition to Wakeland, speakers throughout the evening included event co-chairs Marilyn Wells and Allison Schallert, Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu, Csh Speak Up! Advocates Emily Martiniuk, Sam Randolph, and Hector Curiel, Singer Songwriter Mike Jelks, Imagine La Mentor Scott Sale M.D., and United Way of Greater Los Angeles Director of Public Affairs Tommy Newman.
- 3/6/2018
- Look to the Stars
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