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Empty Bowls Food, Wine + Hope Fundraiser by South County Outreach

By Greer Wylder

March 18, 2022

Taste and sip to end hunger and house hope with South County Outreach at the organization’s signature fundraising event - Empty Bowls. Join South County Outreach at the new Segerstrom Shelby Event Center on Thursday, April 7 for an event designed to raise awareness of hunger in Orange County and to raise critical funds for programs that feed and house thousands in need. On Thursday, April 7 starting at 6 p.m., locally renowned chefs will treat attendees to an evening of tastings and fundraising with the goal of providing pantry essentials to those experiencing food insecurity. In addition to enjoying a delectable dinner, delicious…

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Childhelp Orange County’s 36th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

By Greer Wylder

March 17, 2022

Childhelp Orange County Chapter will host the 36th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon sponsored by South Coast Plaza at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach on Thursday, March 24. The event Co-Chairs, Patti Edwards, Patricia Ford and Gina Van Ocker anticipate welcoming approximately 300 guests for an afternoon of friendship, fashion, and fun as they raise funds for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.Cheryl Ladd will be honored with the Children’s Friend Award which is given each year to a person who has demonstrated their love, compassion, and dedication to abused and neglected children. Cheryl Ladd has spoken out on behalf of abused…

The JDRF One Night Extravaganza at the Iconic Union Station in LA

By Greer Wylder

March 07, 2022

For the past sixteen years, I’ve been involved in JDRF, the world's largest nonprofit funder of type 1 diabetes research. JDRF is accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. I’m currently serving my second term on the JDRF Board. I joined the cause shortly after my son Tristan, 30, who was fourteen at the time, was diagnosed with type one diabetes. It’s a life-changing event and a scary diagnosis for all. I know that JDRF is improving the life of not just my son but the lives of millions who are living with this egregious disease. For…

International Women’s Day Event at Five Crowns Addresses Human Trafficking

By Greer Wylder

March 07, 2022

In honor of International Women’s Day, EverFree, a non-profit organization that accelerates freedom for human trafficking survivors worldwide, is uniting women on March 8 from 7-9 p.m. at Five Crowns in Corona del Mar for a cocktail mixer and discussion on human trafficking and how women around the world can be empowered to stop it. A $50 donation is suggested – space is limited, and seats can be reserved at everfreemarch8th/ticketing.Survivor leader and guest speaker, Kathy McGibbon, recently profiled in People magazine, will give a first-hand account of her harrowing experience. At age 22, her boyfriend convinced her to accompany him…

Sushi Roku hosts fundraiser for Ukrainian refugees through World Central Kitchen

By Greer Wylder

March 07, 2022

On Wednesday, March 9, Innovative Dining Group along with Yakumi, will be donating 10% of all sales towards feeding Ukrainian refugees through the World Central Kitchen. WCK is serving thousands of fresh meals to Ukrainian families fleeing home as well as those who remain in the country. Restaurant locations throughout Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Newport Beach, and Scottsdale will be participating in donating fundraiser proceeds to WCK’s “Chefs for Ukraine” initiative.“Like others, we felt helpless with the events unfolding in Ukraine. We are so inspired by what Chef José Andrés is doing right now through World Central Kitchen. By supporting his non-profit, we will help feed refugees…