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HUMAN OPTIONS HOSTS ANNUAL FALL LUNCHEON

09.21.18

Human Options will host its annual Fall Luncheon, UnSelfie: Raising Kind and Resilient Leaders, on Thursday, October 4 at The Westin South Coast Plaza to help educate and raise awareness about domestic violence. The event, held during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, will bring the community together to raise critical funds for Human Options’ domestic violence programs including a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling program, legal advocacy and community education.

The luncheon will feature keynote speaker Dr. Michele Borba, an award-winning author and world-renowned child development and parenting expert. Her latest book, “UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World”, dispels the myth that grades, scores and IQ are the quickest road to achievement and happiness. Instead, the “Empathy Advantage” and the skills it ignites, are the true qualities needed to succeed in school, the workplace and relationships. Dr. Borba is a regular NBC contributor appearing 135 times on the TODAY show as well as The Early Show, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, The View, Fox News, and CNN.

Human Options reached more than 20,000 community members through education and prevention last year, provided over 480 individuals and families with a safe home through the emergency shelter and transitional housing program, served 1,400 individuals through community-based programs, and responded to more than 6,500 callers providing immediate crisis support, information and referrals through the 24-hour hotline.

Tickets to the luncheon start at $195. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $3,250. Click here to learn more.

For more information about the Fall Luncheon, please visit humanoptions.org/events-page/fall-luncheon-2018.

The Westin South Coast Plaza is at 686 Anton Boulevard in Costa Mesa.

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Honda Center Makes The Switch To Paper Straws

09.20.18

Starting today, plastic straws are out at Honda Center. Recyclable paper straws will be available upon request replacing single-use plastic drinking and cocktail straws, and a limited number of plastic straws will remain available upon request for those with special needs.

“At Honda Center, we continually look for ways to be more environmentally friendly. This is a small step that we ask our guests to take with us to advance the long-term sustainability goals of the arena. By making the switch, we will replace an annual average of over 750,000 plastic straws,” said Honda Center President/CEO and Anaheim Ducks VP/COO Tim Ryan.

The switch to paper straws is just the next step in sustainability efforts for Honda Center and the Anaheim Ducks. In 2013, Honda Center and Bloom Energy partnered to offset two million pounds of CO2 annually and generate power through a clean and efficient electrochemical process providing 80% of the venue’s base load power and 25% during an event. Honda Center currently utilizes compostable plates, trays, bowls, napkins (also recycled), forks, knives and spoons throughout concessions, in-seat, suite and a majority of catering operations.

The Anaheim Ducks and Honda Center were among the first NHL teams/arenas to join the NHL’s Gallons for Goals program, which raises consciousness about water scarcity issues and encourages water conservation by fans, players and employees. As part of that program, the Anaheim Ducks & Honda Center use comparative metrics gathered from arenas across North America to identify areas and practices that lessen water usage. The Anaheim Ducks also host their annual Eco-Challenge that highlights their sustainability program and encourages community conservation. Last year, more than seven tons of e-waste and used goods were collected, and 16,000 pounds of paper was collected to be recycled at the event.

Honda Center plans to responsibly dispose of the single-use plastic straws currently in inventory by donating to local charitable organizations.

(Photo: Jenna Watson/IndyStar)

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