Category: given’ it up

LaLaScoop celebrates the ways and means that empowered individuals are reaching out and positively affecting lives through important nonprofit and charity work. Let’s give it up for the people who are given it up for the benefit of others!

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ImagineLA Helps End Homelessness at House of Blues

The House of Blues was abuzz with live music, trendsetters, and do-gooders as the space was taken over for The IMAGINE BALL to benefit Imagine LA Thursday, June 4. Hundreds of guests spent a $100 or more to help homeless Angelenos. Guests were recruited to become a mobile volunteer to end family homelessness and chronic poverty in Los Angeles. Imagine LA’s innovative Family Mentorship Program matches each family … Continue reading ImagineLA Helps End Homelessness at House of Blues

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New Horizons Gala 2015

Out in Burbank, California above Griffith Park the Calamigos Ranch at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center was buzzing this past Saturday night for the New Horizons “Havana Nights” Gala Fundraiser. Guests mingled in the garden courtyard over cocktails and silent auction items while posing for photos with their favorite actors. Charming and dashing Brant Daugherty, of ABC’s hit show, Pretty Little Liars, hosted the gala, while gorgeous Torrey DeVitto, also from Pretty … Continue reading New Horizons Gala 2015

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Kiehl’s supports Recycle Across America

As Earth Day draws upon us, Kiehl’s on Montana in Santa Monica turned into a private event to unveil the environmental partnership with actors Elizabeth Olsen and Maggie Q. To help save the world, their new Limited Edition Label Art Collection of Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, will benefit Recycle Across America. A hundred percent of the net profits, up to $50,000 will be used to create 65,000 recycling labels … Continue reading Kiehl’s supports Recycle Across America

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The Young Literati Toast the LA Public Library

The Young Literati comprised of Angelenos in their 20s, 30s, and 40s gathered on the rooftop of The Line Hotel in Koreatown last weekend to support the Los Angeles Public Library. The night consisted of mingling with many of LA’s best and brightest. After many of us enjoyed one too many Bees Knees poolside, we were kept laughing afterwards in a packed room thanks to actress and … Continue reading The Young Literati Toast the LA Public Library

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Unstoppable Foundation 6th Annual Gala Honors Warren Moon

Surrounded by mega influencers in sports, entertainment, and charity, as well as best-selling authors, nationally known speakers, and global thought leaders at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, we met Warren Moon, the quarterback of the Houston Oilers, NFL football player Michael Robinson, former standout tight end Tony Gonzalez (who served as the co-chairman of the Gala) and many other NFL football greats inside at the red carpet social … Continue reading Unstoppable Foundation 6th Annual Gala Honors Warren Moon

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Andrew von Oeyen in Concert for Project Angel Food

As we careened up the harrowing Malibu roads with the PCH getting smaller in the distance and the Pacific Ocean reminding us how minuscule we are in this world, we climbed into a shuttle van to whisk up even higher to the enchanting home of designer Michael Lee and Gatsby Geerts. Although at times one can feel tiny in sprawling Los Angeles, the intimate crowd was … Continue reading Andrew von Oeyen in Concert for Project Angel Food

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Hot’s Kitchen Keeps Getting Hotter

Death threats. Protests. Litigation. It’s par for the course for Hot’s Kitchen Executive Chef and co-owner Sean “Hot Sauce” Chaney. Recall, if you will, the 2012 decision by California legislators to ban the selling of foie gras. It was Chaney who defied the unconstitutional reach by offering free foie gras on the side at his Hermosa Beach establishment, and, more importantly, by using the courts … Continue reading Hot’s Kitchen Keeps Getting Hotter

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Kindred Foundation for Adoption Inaugural Fundraiser

The Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills played host Tuesday night to the inaugural fundraiser of the Kindred Foundation for Adoption. The Svedka Vodka cocktails flowed as celebrities and supporters signed up to volunteer for their time and resources to the Kindred’s cause: to aid adoptees and their families in finding stability and happiness. “We believe that family is extendable not only to those with … Continue reading Kindred Foundation for Adoption Inaugural Fundraiser

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36th Annual Food Fare to Support Planned Parenthood LA

For the last 36 years, the massive philanthropic and gastronomic event in LA has raised funds to benefit the education and healthcare initiatives of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, including life-saving cancer screenings, birth control, and STD testing and treatment. Last year, PPLA provided over 270,000 patient visits throughout Los Angeles County. Next week Food Fare 2015 will feature over 100 LA restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries, vendors, … Continue reading 36th Annual Food Fare to Support Planned Parenthood LA

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