No plans for Thanksgiving? Want to escape from the family for a few hours?
Posted by admin on November 19th, 2009 filed in Uncategorized11,231 Comments »
Why not make this Thanksgiving your most memorable yet by helping out those in need. Check out some of these great programs right here in LA that only require a couple hours from you, but can make the Holiday for someone else.
10am - 1pmGobble Gobble Give or volunteer before Thanksgiving too!
Choose from multiple volunteer options, ranging from helping to pick up Turkeys days before, or actually hand delivering meals on Thanksgiving Day.
11-3pm We Give Thanks
Serve meals at the Honda Center in Anaheim
Anytime between 9 -4 Union Station Homeless Shelter
Volunteer opportunities range from setting up to greeting guests to actually serving their dinner.
Any three hours between 7 am to 8 pm. LA WORKS
Playa del Rey, volunteer opportunities range from making banners, to setting up, assembling meals, driving meals to people, and cleaning up.
Don’t see anything you like? Many churches and temples have volunteer opportunities too, so check in your area. Give thanks for all you have this Thanksgiving by giving back to those who aren’t as fortunate.
Want to get more up close and personal with Philanthro Staff?
Posted by admin on November 19th, 2009 filed in Uncategorized11,490 Comments »
Then this Saturday, November 21st, is your opportunity!! Come witness the amazing mixology skills of Philanthro members as we serve you drinks Sharkees in Manhattan Beach!!
Where: Sharkees 3801 Highland Ave. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
When: Saturday, November 21st.
What: Philanthro Members serving you drinks as you enjoy the UFC Fight (Ortiz v. Griffin), raffle, 10$Philanthro wristbands that get you 3$ well drinks all night, a raffle with lots of prizes and a fun night out with friends.
Why: Because by donating 1$ to Philanthro, you are actually donating 6$ to one of the many charities we support (Kiva, 826LA, Childrens Law Center, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, just to name a few..)
So come turn your typical Saturday night into one where you make a difference and help out those in need, simply by buying more drinks.
You ready to laugh for a good cause?
Posted by admin on October 12th, 2009 filed in Uncategorized11,088 Comments »
Two Time Emmy Award Winner EDDIE IZZARD is performing his stand up comedy TOMORROW, TUESDAY OCTOBER 13th at the ECHOPLEX. The best part about this event? It benefits 826LA, a non profit writing center for children. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS (Only 25$).
NOT AVAILABLE TOMORROW, BUT STILL WANT A GOOD LAUGH? NO PROBLEM! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th get ready for a good chuckle at the M Bar Supper Club, featuring:
Sarah Taylor (The Improv, The Comedy Store)
Tracy Swartz (The UnCab Lab Show, The Jumping-Off Point)
Brent Forrester (The Office, The Simpsons)
Jen Kirkman (E!’s Chelsea Lately, Comedy Central)
Taylor Negron (The Aristocrats, Wizards of Waverly Place)
Benefits also benefit 826LA. For more information, check out the website! Tickets are only 15$ and it’s bound to be a great show!
Unemployed? In School?
Posted by admin on September 30th, 2009 filed in Uncategorized10,983 Comments »
Whether your unemployed, in school or work nights, volunteering is a perfect way to fill part of your free days. Upward Bound, a non-profit that helps provide shelter, food, clothing and support LA’s homeless families with young children and low income seniors. Whether you want to help by picking food up from food banks, sorting clothes, helping to teach parenting skills classes or by simply listening to their stories is up to you. Check out the Volunteer Calendar to see the many times and dates that you can help volunteer. There are even some in the evening, for those are busy during the day.
How does “Open Bar” sound to you?
Posted by admin on September 30th, 2009 filed in Uncategorized11,119 Comments »
If the words “OPEN BAR” get you in the partying mood, then you should come to PLAYHOUSE in Hollywood OCTOBER 8th at 8PM for the YOUNG HOLLYWOOD PARTY in benefit of 826LA! Over 1,000 entertainment industry professionals, trendsetters and celebrities are going to flood this event, you don’t want to miss out! With Dj Performances by: Val Kolton, Dj Rukus , Hey Champ and more!
Get VIP tickets and a receive a gift bag with items from Roosevelt Hotel, Redken, Viper Room, Dell, Koi Resturant and so many more!
For every ticket bought, a notebook is donated to 826 LA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students’ ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.
To learn more about the event visit:
www.younghollywoodparty.com
PRE-SALE SOLD OUT - GET ON THE GUEST LIST FAST!
Posted by admin on August 31st, 2009 filed in Uncategorized11,425 Comments »
TICKETS ARE GOING FAST! DON’T MISS OUT!
CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE GUEST LIST.
YOU DON’T WANT TO BE THE ONLY ONE TO MISS THE PARTY OF THE SUMMER.
Complimentary Drinks? Famous DJ’s? Performance by BBoy Ben of SuperCr3w? YES PLEASE!
Posted by admin on August 31st, 2009 filed in Uncategorized11,480 Comments »
COME PARTY IN SUPPORT OF THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION AT BOULEVARD3 IN HOLLYWOOD. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH.
PERFORMANCES BY:
- DJ Sleeper, two time Hip Hop Congress Winner and winner and the official radio/tv remixer for the Lady GaGa/Kanye West Tour
- Bboy Ben of Super CR3W, winner of American’s Best Dance Crew 2
- Jason Bentley, world-renowned DJ, host of KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic, headliner of Sunset Junction, and the man behind “The Matrix” soundtracks
ALSO INCLUDING:
- Complimentary Cocktails (while supplies last)
- PARTY PHOTOBOOTH
- FONDUE & TACOS
Help turn “CF” from Cystic Fibrosis to Cure Found.
Posted by admin on August 28th, 2009 filed in Uncategorized11,174 Comments »
Imagine you had spent every morning of your childhood having a family member pat your pack for twenty minutes to loosen mucus in your lungs so you could breathe.
Imagine eating, but never feeling completely satisfied, as your digestive tract is unable to absorb nutrients from your food; leaving you at risk for malnutrition and poor growth.
Imagine that frequent lung infections, persistent coughing, or shortness of breath are a regular part of your daily life.
Many of the 30,000 people in the United States living with Cystic Fibrosis do not have to imagine. **
Thanks to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) (www.CFF.org), there have been significant improvements in the treatment of CF in the past 50 years. In 1962 the average life span of a person with Cystic Fibrosis was 10 years. By 2008, the lifespan had nearly quadrupled to 36.4 years and counting. This amazing success in length and quality of life is due largely in part to the people at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and its supporters. In 1964, CFF established the first basic science committee to start researching CF at a cellular level. In 1989 a team of scientists who were mainly supported by CFF found the gene that causes Cystic Fibrosis. Between 2002-2008, many scientists and pharmaceutical companies working with the support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation made incredibly strides in the discovery of drugs to help treat the symptoms of CF.
Yet, the search for a cure is not over. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation needs support from people like you to keep funding research and spreading the word about this disease. The best part about helping CFF is you don’t even have to sacrifice anything in order to help out.
On FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th. JOIN PHILANTHRO TO SAVOR THE SUMMER AT THE WHITE PARTY AT BOULEVARD3. 100% OF PROCEEDS GO TO THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION. CHECK OUT THE EVENT ON FACEBOOK:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120463789102&ref=ts
Check back for more information on what special things we’ll have going on at the party.
HELP TURN CF INTO ‘CURE FOUND’.
**WHAT IS CYSTIC FIBROSIS?
OVERALL
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that directly affects the exocrine glands of the body, including those that produce mucus and sweat. The excess production of mucus affects several areas of the body. Remember that for some people, these symptoms are a constant.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND THE LUNGS
Excess mucus in the lungs causes infections, such as Pneumonia, shortnesss of breath and constant coughing to try to clear the airways. One form of treatment for this problem is for the person with Cystic Fibrosis to breathe a medicinal mist that helps loosen the mucus, or phlegm, build up to make it easier to breath.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND THE SINUS
Excess mucus in the sinuses can block the nasal passage and cause an increase in nasal tissue that makes it difficult or impossible to breathe through the nose. This build up can also cause infection in the sinus, which leads to facial pain and headaches.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM?
PANCREAS:
Cystic Fibrosis also produces a secretion in the pancreas, an organ in the digestive system that hinders the absorption of nutrients from food. This can lead to malnutrition and under development. The Pancreas is also responsible for making insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar, or ‘glucose’. This can cause Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, which is similar to Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
LIVER:
Cystic Fibrosis can also cause liver damage,that can eventually lead to cirrhosis of the liver, which keeps the liver from taking harmful toxins from the bloodstream.