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Caterina’s Club’s mission is to provide warm meals, affordable housing assistance, and job training to homeless and low-income families throughout Southern California. It is supported by a vision where we are creating a modicum of consistency in these children’s lives through something as simple yet meaningful as a nightly dinner.This overarching vision that started as preventing children in motels from going to bed hungry has turned into 5,055 vulnerable children receiving a meal every day at 114 sites throughout LA and Orange Counties; 268 families have been placed in permanent housing in safe neighborhoods through our Welcome Home program, and 850+ teens have trained through the Hospitality Academy at four Anaheim High Schools. Our vision is to provide every child with the resources, love, and encouragement they need to be healthy, safe, and educated.It all started with Mamma Caterina. Bruno and his mother, Caterina, visited the Boys and Girls Club of Anaheim down the street from his restaurant (Anaheim White House), where his mother noticed that there was a 6-year old boy eating potato chips for dinner, because his family couldn’t afford a proper meal. Caterina insisted that Bruno make some pasta for the child. They soon realized that there were many more of these hungry ‘motel children’, so Bruno began making pasta for 72 children, 5 nights a week, giving birth to our program “Feeding the Kids in America”. Today, that event has expanded to feeding over 25,025 meals a week. Frustrated that feeding the children was not enough, Bruno began a second program called “Welcome Home”, where we provide qualified families, living in the dark environment of a motel, with the necessary resources to move into the safety and stability of an apartment or condo.In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Chef Bruno Serato about how Caterina's Club got started AND what we can do to help him continue to feed THOUSANDS of motel-kids in need. They also teach kids to cook on their own and help rehouse families. Their annual Pastathon is on Giving Tuesday...please give if you can! Come by on Giving Tuesday and see the LIVE broadcast, donate on-site, and drop off pasta/sauce donations. This year, we’re celebrating a significant milestone—10 million meals served to disadvantaged youth. Your generosity has been instrumental in reaching this goal, and we’re so grateful for your continued commitment. Even if you can’t attend, you can still participate in the excitement of our auction from anywhere. Be sure to spread the word to friends, family, and colleagues. Check out some fantastic auction items on our website!What: Pastathon Pasta & Sauce Donation DriveWhen: December 3rd, 5AM-10PMWhere: Anaheim White House Restaurant887 South Anaheim BlvdAnaheim, CA 92805Get more info HERE

The Alzheimer's Association® is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with dementia. In the United States alone, more than 7 million+ have Alzheimer’s. The Association addresses this crisis by providing education and support to the millions who face dementia every day, while advancing critical research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure. They have their big fundraising gala every spring and the final 2 walks, Walk to End Alz, are coming up Nov 9th & 10th in here in Southern California. Aired November 3, 2024: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to the Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association, Southland Chapter, Gloria Crockett. They discuss all the ways the organization helps those affected including family and caregiver support. They talk about their helpline where they provide care and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and other dementia for free, 24/7. Their Helpline # is (800.272.3900), staffed by master's-level clinicians and specialists, provides confidential support and information to all those affected in over 200 languages. They also talk about the final weekend of fundraising walks in Southern California. Their website, alz.org, is a rich resource designed to inform and educate multiple audiences, including those living with the disease, caregivers and professional health care providers.  They also conduct online and face-to-face support groups and education programs in communities nationwide, while ensuring these services reach underserved populations. ALZConnected®, a free online community, offers those affected by dementia another place to share support and information.   To learn more about Alzheimer's and Dementia and also to get info about donating, volunteering and the upcoming walks, go to alz.orgHeld annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.  Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® ; now the Alzheimer's Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer's.    While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure. The LA Walk...Registration at 7 a.m. , Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. , Walk at 9 a.m. at Exposition Park. 700 Exposition Park Dr , Los Angeles, CA 90037. Hope to see you there!

In 1987, scleroderma patient Sharon Monsky founded the Scleroderma Research Foundation with the belief that funding medical research was the best way to give hope to those living with this devastating disease. Sadly, since then, Sharon and many have passed away from Scleroderma but the fight for a cure continues thanks to folks like award winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and radio and TV personality and just an all-around AWESOME PERSON...Susan Feniger! Susan was a close friend of Sharon’s in college and is a founding member of the Scleroderma Research Foundation Board of Directors...Susan is also behind their BIGGEST fundraiser, the annual, star-studded Cool Comedy, Hot Cuisine Oct. 29th...in Century City.Aired October 27, 2024: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx and Susan talk all about this awful disease and what we can do to help those suffering from it. Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the skin to thicken and harden. The name comes from the Greek words for "hard skin".  Scleroderma can affect the skin, blood vessels, muscles, bones, and other internal organs. Scleroderma affects around 250 out of every 1 million people in the U.S.  Women are four times more likely to develop scleroderma than men.  It can affect people of any age, but systemic scleroderma is most commonly diagnosed in people between ages 20 and 50. IT WILL ALWAYS BE IN THE SPIRIT OF SHARON AND OUR BELOVED FRIEND COMEDIAN BOB SAGET WHO LOST HIS SISTER TO THIS... Cool Comedy, Hot Cuisine...an annual event featuring some of the world’s greatest comedians, musicians, and performers. With proceeds go directly towards the Scleroderma Research Foundation mission, supporting our cutting-edge research program & educational outreach.  Cool Comedy, Hot Cuisine  Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles for an intimate evening of laughter and amazing food benefiting the Scleroderma Research Foundation  Honoring John Mayer and Jeff Ross with the Bob Saget Legacy Award Featuring: Whitney Cummings, Alex Edelman, Chris Hardwick, Jim Jefferies, John Mayer, and Jeff Ross (event host) Event Co-Chairs: Susan Feniger, Regina Hall, Caroline Hirsch, and Kelly Rizzo Cocktails: 6:30PM • Dinner: 7:30PM Dress code: Cocktail Attire Location: Fairmont Century Plaza 10250 Constellation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067  GET TICKETS, MAKE A DONATION & OR LEARN MORE HERE: SRFCURE.ORG

Step into the Halloween season at the 27th Annual L.A. Cancer Challenge 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, October 27 at UCLA. Southern California’s longest-running Halloween-themed fundraiser promises to unite the community and bring joy and hope through the spirit of fundraising for pancreatic cancer research. Discover the ultimate family experience with the free Fit Family Expo, Candy Land Kids Zone, and Halloween activities for all ages. In efforts to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer, this event emphasizes the significance of advancing pancreatic cancer research, developing early treatment, and providing supportive care.  Additionally, the walk honors survivors and pays tribute to those who have succumbed to the illness. Marking the kick-off to Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November, the LACC is the signature fundraiser for the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Aired October 20, 2024: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Lisa Manheim, the Executive Director for the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research and the Race Director for the L.A. Cancer Challenge. The Lisa's talk all things pancreatic cancer research, advancements and what scientists are doing to detect it earlier. We discuss the big LA Cancer Challenge event and how folks can get involved.To be a part of the event, make a donation and/or learn about the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Research, click HERE.

The AIDS Walk LA 2024, powered by APLA Health, is coming up, Sunday Oct. 13th! An annual fundraising event dedicated to supporting HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and support services. One of the largest (and first) AIDS fundraising events in the country, it draws thousands of participants and raises millions of dollars to combat and assist those affected by HIV/AIDS. This year marks the 40th anniversary of AIDS Walk LA, celebrating four decades of unwavering commitment to combating HIV/AIDS. Over the past 40 years, APLA Health has worked to bring attention to crises, eliminate stigmas, and make healthcare equity a priority in Los Angeles County.  APLA Health serves more than 18,000 patients and clients annually, focusing on serving the low-income LGBTQ+ community and people living with HIV.  They continue to be the leading provider of HIV prevention and health education services in Los Angeles County targeting populations at highest risk of HIV, including gay men of color, young gay men, and members of the transgender community. Over the past 40 years, medical advancements have transformed HIV from a fatal disease into a manageable chronic condition, allowing individuals with HIV to live longer, healthier lives. In recent years, there have been groundbreaking advancements in HIV prevention and treatment, including the availability of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), and innovative options like injectable PrEP.  With modern treatments, people with HIV can achieve undetectable viral loads, effectively eliminating the risk of transmission.  While this is not a cure, the shift from HIV/AIDS being a death sentence to it being a manageable and preventable condition marks a monumental change from the early daysAired October 6, 2024: In this podcast, EJ talks to Craig Bowers, the Chief Marketing & External Affairs Officer at APLA Health all about the upcoming AIDS WALK and where the funds go. They also talked about how APLA Health helps thousands of Angelinos in the LGBTQ+ community who are living with HIV and how they work to educate the public HIV prevention and care.For more info and/or to register for the AIDS WALK LA, click HERE

Aired September 29, 2024: Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, is hosting their MORE THAN PINK Walk, Saturday, October 5 at Exposition Park. It'll be all about bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.In 2024 alone, an estimated 32,660 women in California will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 4,570 will lose their lives to the disease. Funds raised at the walk will allow Komen to meet the immediate needs of breast cancer patients through its free Breast Care Helpline and offer services such as patient navigation, financial assistance and emotional support. It will also fund research breakthroughs that allow more lives to be saved from breast cancer and bring us closer to the cures for all breast cancers.In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to 2-time breast cancer survivor Annette Crump about her experience from diagnosis to being cancer free. She also discusses why its so important for women to do home exams in addition to annual mammograms starting at age 40. She also hopes people will join her team 'Annette & Friends' and help them raise money to help other breast cancer patients.What: Susan G. Komen Los Angeles MORE THAN PINK Walk When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Where: Exposition Park, Los AngelesRegistration Details: http://www.komen.org/lacountywalk Got breast cancer questions? Call their free Breast Care Helpline at 1-877-465-6636 or email helpline@komen.org to get started. All calls are answered Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET and Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET. Se habla español.

Four years ago this September, Eric Borstein almost died due to severe right heart failure. He spent 16 days in the ICU where he was diagnosed with a very rare lung disease called Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, a disease with no cure.  At the time the outlook was dire, as they told his wife he probably had 3-6 months to live.  Needless to say, four years later he is ALIVE and much better thanks to walking! Eric learned very early on that walking helped mitigate the terrible side effects associated with medications. A few short steps in the hospital led to a walk around the block at home, which led to a mile, two, three.  In the calendar years 2022 he walked 4,700 miles, and in 2023 he walked a little over 5,000 miles. Now he's hoping you will walk with him, to raise money and awareness for PAH patients.  September 22nd, Eric will be walking from Los Angeles to San Diego to raise awareness for this rare disease.  Before he heads out on this 6-day journey down the coast, he and his family are putting on the first annual Where is EB? fundraiser and 5K in Santa Monica, that will benefit Team PHenomenal Hope.  Find out more about his big event Sept 22nd HEREAired September 8, 2024: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Eric Borstein about his story. He shares what led up to his diagnosis and how he is using WALKING to stay healthy. At his upcoming charity walk, he hopes to encourage others to walk for their health, while also raising money and awareness to help those suffering from PAH.

Aired September 1, 2024: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Sandra Harrison, the Executive Director of Kitten Rescue. They discussed how the organization helps save cats and kittens and how going to their annual fundraiser can help. Kitten Rescue was founded in the spring of '97 and has grown to be one of the largest and most respected animal welfare groups in Los Angeles. They are a non-profit, volunteer-run organization devoted to finding loving new homes for unwanted, homeless cats and kittens. Their volunteers help place over 1,000 cats and kittens into homes every year and are ALWAYS in need of more volunteers, foster parent volunteers and of course donations. Their annual Fur Ball at the Skirball Gala is Saturday 9/8. The event is hosted by TV/Radio personality Mark Thompson...please grab a ticket and join!  https://kittenrescue.org/

Aired August 25, 2024: In this show, EJ talks to Amy Nungaray about low cost auto insurance in California.California Law requires that all drivers of vehicles within the State maintain evidence of financial responsibility. California's Low Cost Automobile Program (CLCA) was established by the Legislature in 1999 and exists pursuant to California Insurance Code Section 11629.7 as a program designed to provide income eligible persons with liability insurance protection at affordable rates as a way to meet California's financial responsibility laws.However, too many income eligible drivers remain uninsured because the costs of standard insurance premiums are beyond their financial reach. Learn about affordable solutions that may help protect you, your friends, family and other drivers on the road.Effective January 01, 2015 a new law, SB 1273 passed by the Governor on September 19, 2014, provides an exception to the three-year continuously licensed requirement to allow drivers with less than 3 years verifiable driving experience to participate in the program and increased vehicle values from $20,000 to $25,000. For more information on the CLCA program please visit: www.mylowcostauto.com.

There are so many reasons to walk — each an incredibly personal and moving tribute, but everyone walks for a future without cancer. A future of hope — the day where no one must endure a diagnosis ever again. City of Hope’s Walk for Hope, returns in-person in L.A. for the first time since 2019 and expands to Orange County . Its DUAL walk time in Irvine AND Duarte on Sunday, Sept. 8. The events open at 7 AM with the program in Duarte (hosted by Lisa Foxx) starting at 9am, then the walk begins at approximately 9:30 AM and will conclude at about 1 PM.  It will be a family-friendly and accessible festival atmosphere with fundraising incentives and swag, experiential City of Hope educational activities and family fun zone including rock-painting for community art installation, survivor pavilion, photo opportunities and more. There's no cost to sign up, but we hope you'll inspire your networks in person and on social media to support City of Hope and its mission to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer. Your participation in a 2K/5K Walk for Hope helps fund three important aspects in the fight to end cancer for all.Cancer Breakthroughs. Your support shortens the time it takes to get from bold, innovative ideas to powerful, new treatments for cancers of all kinds — and, ultimately, the day we have cures.Individualized Cancer Care. A cancer journey looks different for every person. You’ll help provide support groups, integrative therapies, educational classes and workshops, and more opportunities for compassionate, personalized care.Health Equity. Together, we’re advocating for increased access to quality care and treatments, ensuring that everyone can have the opportunity to fight — and survive — cancer.100% of net proceeds raised by Walk for Hope support City of Hope cancer research and life-giving care. JOIN US!! Please join/give to Team Lisa Foxx at www.CityofHope.org/WalkforHope Aired August 25, 2024: In this podcast, Lisa talks to Joe Watterson, the Vice President Corporate Philanthropy, City of Hope. They talk all about how City of Hope fights cancer differently and how the Walk for Hope will rally people to make a difference.

Founded in 2009, the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA),  is a nonprofit that transforms the lives and minds of young people in Inner City LA through high quality music education.  They teach young people about the great music of the world and provide opportunities for them to perform that music in the most magnificent settings of our community.  They prepare their members for advanced study and high caliber success in music and otherwise and do it through many programs they offer and ALL AT NO COST. They instill the ancillary benefits that music instruction provides: problem-solving skills, critical thinking, self-reliance, self-confidence, self-discipline, and the crystallization and pursuit of meaningful purpose. The ICYOLA is also the largest majority Black orchestra in America. They have are building a new, larger facility to offer their programs to evan more students. To get your child involved, to donate to help fund the new building and to find our more, click here: https://icyola.org/In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to ICYOLA Founder, Executive Director & Conductor Charles Dickerson. They chat about the programs and how getting involved with ICYOLA can be inspiring and life changing. Aired August 18, 2024.

Aired July 28, 2024: Lisa Foxx talks to Lisa Wright Jenkins, President and CEO of the Council on Aging. Whether you are facing a crisis with a parent or loved one, or in need of assistance in navigating the aging experience, the Council on Aging is here to help.Learn about the free services we offer older adults and their families in your community. The Council on Aging – Southern California has been a trusted nonprofit organization since 1973. We provide unbiased information, programs, and services to more than 100,000 seniors and disabled adults annually across Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo and Mono counties.

Aired July 21, 2024: Our friends at Grocery Outlet Bargain Market are hoping you'll help them make a HUGE IMPACT in local communities throughout the month of July, with their 14th Annual Independence From Hunger Food Drive! They are making it so easy and affordable to give back. Every day, millions of children and families living in America face hunger and food insecurity and for as little as just $5...WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Come on down to ANY GOBM store, nationwide between June 28th through July 31st and give back. All proceeds will be distributed directly to local food agencies. (All listed at groceryoutlet.com)Ways to Give:· Give $5, get $5. Donate $5 or more in a single transaction in-store or online and receive a coupon for $5 off a future purchase of $25 or more.· Purchase a pre-made bag that is complete with an assortment of groceries selected by the local food agency to place it in a collection bin at the front of the store (you'll see them when you walk in).· Make an in-store donation at the register. Donations will benefit the store’s local food agency partner. Donate $1, $5 or round up your change.· Donate online by visiting Grocery Outlet.com/Donate.In this podcast, Lis Foxx talks to the Chief Marketing Director of Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, Alejandro Alvarez Correa all about how the stores LOVE to help you save AND GIVE BACK!

Aired July 14, 2024: Since the 1980’s, the Westside Food Bank has been distributing nearly 5 MILLION POUNDS of food to feed Angelinos every year. They give food, they also accept donations of food, toiletries and baby items. They are always in need of volunteers and donations. You can also give back by attending their annual Rock 4 Hunger fundraiser at the Viper Room Thursday July 18th. The WSFB acquires food through both donations and bulk purchases and provide this consistent supply of nutritious food to their member agencies. They also provide limited direct food distribution through their mobile pantries and help develop programs for specific high-need populations.  In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to the President & CEO of the Westside Food Bank, Genevieve Riutort.Westside Food Bank coordinated with the City of Santa Monica to open a weekly pop-up food pantry in a city park that provides more than 17,000 pounds of food for more than 500 households each week. They also have opened two pop-up pantries: one in Culver City and the other in the west LA area. They are also working with Meals on Wheels West to provide boxes of groceries that volunteers deliver to homebound seniors along with their prepared meals. They provide high-protein foods and fresh produce for backpack and hot meal programs serving children and families and free farmers’ market-style distributions in Culver City Unified School District. Veterans in need of nutritional support have access to bagged lunches at multiple VA sites and receive food from several veteran-centric WSFB member agencies including our own drive-through pop-up pantry in front of the Fisher House. We supply food to UCLA’s Food Closet for multiple Santa Monica College food assistance programs and at Mount Saint Mary’s University farmer’s market-style distributions. SO many ways that they make it affordable to help too! Including attending their upcoming fundraiser.   ROCK 4 HUNGER July 18th at the Viper Room 7-10p Join host Matt Pinfield, '80s cover band Wayward Sons, and Magic Castle magicians Cassandra and Ben Nemzer, for a night of music and magic in support of Westside Food Bank. This 21+ event will take place at The Viper Room on July 18th at 7 p.m. Exclusive prizes will be available for raffle and auction, including a guitar signed by Slash! They are also asking guests to bring canned goods for a food drive to help combat summer hunger among children. Tickets are ONLY $50! To find out more about the event, how to volunteer, donate or take advantage of their free food services...find out more here: www.wsfb.org/

Aired July 14, 2024:CalFresh is a nutritional assistance program that subsidizes the cost of groceries.CalFresh is a program that works to remove the financial strain on people, to help assist their participants with nurturing their bodies and, in turn, empowering their lives.This campaign is striving to reduce the stigma that comes with asking for help through their programs.They want to show that they offer assistance without judgement or prejudice, and that there’s strength in asking for help.

Aired July 7, 2024:For 50 years, The Los Angeles Center for Law & Justice has offered legal services for communities facing multiple barriers to accessing justice. Their mission? To secure justice for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, empowering them to shape their own futures.  Unfortunately, about 80% of family law cases involve at least one self-represented individual, totaling over 16,000 survivors in LA County who are navigating their legal battles alone. Lack of access to legal representation puts survivors at risk of losing crucial protections and rights.   LACLJ is like a non-profit law firm with a full staff of social workers. LACLJ provides survivors with expert legal representation and dedicated advocacy both inside and outside the courtroom. Their commitment extends beyond addressing legal challenges, as they also connect families to essential resources, fostering self-sufficiency and creating more hopeful futures. Our center even includes several social workers on staff. LACLJ’s core legal services include: Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Family Law (Custody, divorce, paternity) Immigration (VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, SIJS, Adjustment of Status, DACA, Removal Defense) Civil Advocacy Criminal Justice Advocacy   In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to the Executive Director of the LACJL, Carmen McDonald all about their history, who they help and how they can help those needing assistance in the above areas at NO COST. If you feel unsafe and are in need of protection, dial 911. If you need crisis support, immediate assistance, or shelter 24 hours a day/7 days a week, please reach out to: the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or by texting 233733 (some stats from their website) DOMESTIC ABUSE 34.9 % of California women suffer intimate partner physical violence in their lifetime 31.1% of California men experience intimate partner physical violence in their lifetime 166,890 domestic violence-related calls made to L.A. law enforcement in 2018 SEXUAL ASSAULT There were 3,869 sexual assaults in 2022 across Los Angeles County Over 18,000 reported rape Incidents in California in 2023 Among LAUSD High school students, 6.7% (13,854) reported physical date violence HUMAN TRAFFICKING  California has the highest rate of human trafficking in the US (1,334 cases, 2,122 survivors) In 2018 almost 1 in 10 homeless individuals reported to be sex or labor trafficked in LA county Approximately one in five homeless youth in California has experienced some form trafficking,  14% experiencing sex trafficking 8% experiencing labor trafficking 3% experiencing forms of both  MORE 24/7 HOTLINES that help YWCA of Greater Los Angeles: 877-943-5778 East LA Women’s Center: 800-585-6231 Strength United: (818) 886-0453 or (661) 253-0258 Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice5301 Whittier Blvd., 4th FloorPhone (323) 980-3500Email: info@LACLJ.org **www.LACLJ.org

Aired June 30, 2024: It’s 4th of July week! A perfect reminder as to how easy it is to say THANK YOU to our military and first responders, with a care package from Operation Gratitude. They are local non profit that sends thousands of care packages every year, are in desperate need of volunteers, care package goodies AND OR monetary donations to help assemble and ship care packages to folks serving overseas.Operationgratitude.com is their website for all the info! In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to their Executive Director Meg Barron about their hope for donations, even just $25 covers the cost of a whole care package.The Care Packages contain snacks, personal care items, hygiene products, and handmade items, but the most cherished item in the package is the handwritten letters from grateful Americans nationwide. Operation Gratitude is based locally here in Chatsworth, but is a nationwide nonprofit whose mission is to lift spirits, say thank you to our military and first responder communities, and honor their service by creating opportunities for all Americans to express their gratitude through hands-on volunteerism. In March 2003, Operation Gratitude sent its first four care packages to deployed service members in Iraq. Since its inception, the organization has delivered nearly 4 million Care Packages.Today they send up to 200,000 Care Packages per year, and are committed to growing that number to over 1 million per year by 2027. Letter Writing campaigns REQUEST A CARE PACKAGE: ==DEPLOYED TROOPS, FIRST RESPONDERS, MILITARY KIDS, RECRUIT GRADUATE, VETERANS, WOUNDED HEROES AND CAREGIVERS

Aired June 23, 2024: Angel City Sports is a Los Angeles-based non-profit that provides year-round adaptive sports opportunities for kids, adults, and veterans with physical disabilities or visual impairments. They also provide free equipment, coaching, and competitive opportunities. They have a big event, the 10th Annual Angel City Games at the end of June and Lisa Foxx and their Founder CEO, Clayton Frech talk all about it on this podcast.Since opening, Angel City Sports has provided over 24,000 athlete experiences. Annually, ACS provides 250 clinics per year, across 25 sports like archery, blind judo, blind soccer, goalball, table tennis, track & field, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair football, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair fencing, sitting volleyball and more! Plus, recreational sports like boccia, fitness, golf, rowing, table tennis, toddler games and more and at all NO COST to those with disabilities. Find out more at angelcitysports.org Event: 10th Annual Angel City Games  Date: June 28th - 30th  Location: Cerritos College  Paralympic style event featuring 16+ adaptive sports- Competition, Clinics, Recreational The Hartford Experience Zone: An immersive area showcasing adaptive sports, vendor booths, and interactive activities.   Free - Open to the public

Aired June 16, 2024: On this show, Lisa Foxx talks to the CEO of Project Angel Food, Richard Ayoub and Brad Bessey. Brad is their VP of Talent and Communications AND is once again producing Project Angel Food's big TV fundraiser 'Lead With Love'. We discussed all the ways Project Angel Food feeds thousands of Angelinos who are sick. We also talked about their need for volunteers AND donations via the big TV special! Project Angel Food's LEAD WITH LOVE Television Special returns for a fifth year on KTLA 5 in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 7-9 pm. This exciting Emmy-nominated live TV event features music superstars, celebrities, an unpredictable All-Star phone bank, laughter, heart, and an inside look at Project Angel Food's mission with deeply impactful client stories and, we hope you agree, a perfect sponsorship opportunity for YOU. Production is fully underwritten by Presenting Sponsor City National Bank, which means 100% of sponsorship dollars go directly toward the preparation and delivery of free, medically tailored meals to people living with life-threatening illnesses. Project Angel Food delivers over 1.5 million meals annually to more than 4,000 critically ill residents across 4,752 square miles of L.A. County. With a Four-Star Charity Navigator rating and over 17 million meals delivered in 34 years, our impact is transformative.We invite YOU to support LEAD WITH LOVE, joining a who's who of Hollywood who have done the same - Oprah, Richard Gere, Carol Burnett, Magic Johnson, Sharon Stone, Jamie Lee Curtis, Elton John, Kelly Clarkson, and Annie Lennox and tons more! Find out more about volunteering, becoming a client and more at angelfood.org .

Aired June 9, 2024: The mission of Teen Cancer America is to improve the experience, outcomes and survival of teens and young adults with cancer by providing facilities and programs designed especially for them in hospitals throughout the USA. Teen Cancer America helps hospitals and healthcare professionals bridge the gap between pediatric and adult oncology care and aims to educate and support hospitals and outpatient facilities in the development of specialized units for teens and young adults. The units are a place where the cancer experience is understood and the importance of living life through the cancer journey is nourished. Founded by Pete Townsend and Roger Daltrey of The Who...Lisa Foxx interviewed their Executive Director Simon Davies, and had a very insightful conversation about how much these folks care about helping these young people survive and THRIVE! They are also having a BIG fundraiser..ROCK n POLO V!! Come Join Us!Saturday, June 15, 2024   |   12:30 PM   |   Will Rogers Polo Club   |   Pacific Palisades, CADon your sun dresses, hats and dapper bow ties and join Teen Cancer America for an afternoon polo match, family activities, live music, and a gourmet lunch and desserts. Featuring music by Grammy-Nominated Ryan Ellis, iHeart DJ Von Bellows and other artists, with tastings by Dolce Vida Tequila, Hedonistas de la Fe mezcal, Wine Insiders, Fall Brewing Company, Aguas Locas,  INDOxyz cold brew, Linda's Cookies, What the Fudge, Positive Foods, neoNutritions, Jing Sauces and more.The afternoon will also include a Champagne divot stomp and popular Kids Stick Pony Race as well as an Activity Meadow with TeqBall, magicians, Henna hand painting from Neha Assar, puppy petting from A Purposeful Rescue, kids activity table, Kendra Scott, Gifts2Have, Bluestone Sunshields, LA Sports Massage and an exciting silent auction and raffle! Tickets and details: https://teencanceramerica.org/