Family Promise of East San Fernando Valley
Past Events
A complete album of our photos can be found through our Picasa photo album (http://picasaweb.google.com/fpesfv).
APRIL 2010
 4/25: Family Promise First Annual Gala: CELEBRATE!
Held at the Embassy Suites in Glendale, approximately 200 people gathered for a night of music and
entertainment as Family Promise celebrated the hard work we have done in order to get to the point
of opening. A fun time was had by all, and
there were reporters present from the Burbank Leader (Thank you Melanie Hicken and David Laurell!).
Thanks to all who participated in this event, in raising money to help Family Promise "End Homelessness,
One Family at a Time."
 4/7:
Fresh & Easy Charity Donation
Family Promise ESFV was presented with a check for $1,000 from Fresh & Easy
Neighborhood Market at the grand opening of
their 150th store located in Burbank on Olive & Verdugo. Present at the event were (L-R): Barbara Lazar, Deena McCarthy,
Mayor Gary Bric, Bob Nicol, Tim J.R. Mason (Fresh & Easy CEO), Jenny Smith, Council Member Jess
Talamantes, and Beth Marcus. Click on the picture to see a larger version.
SEPTEMBER 2009
9/26-27: First Annual Cardboard Box City
Cardboard Box City was an event for people of all ages to raise money for and awareness of
homeless children and their families. The event was a huge success - over 100 people attended and over
$16,000 was raised. A big THANK YOU to all who participated, sponsored, and planned in order to make
this event such a success.
AUGUST
2009
 8/2: Strategic Planning Meeting
After a very successful board member orientation given by J.P. O'Connor, a few of our board members
gathered together to begin strategic planning for Family Promise. Here they are, working diligently for
homeless families.
 JULY
2009
7/17: Family Fun Night at Lundigan Park
FP-ESFV board members and friends gathered for the City of Burbank's Family Fun Night at
Lundigan Park, close to our proposed Day Center site. We were there, amidst a reptile petting zoo,
a bouncy house, some great tacos, and a radio station. We invited children and neighbors to learn
more about Family Promise and to participate in decorating a cardboard box "house" to help
promote our Cardboard Box City event, later this September. Please click on the photos to see larger
images.
  
  
  
 NOVEMBER 2008
11/9: FP-ESFV Murder Mystery Dinner
Held at the Castaway Restaurant in Burbank, approximately 100 people gathered for a night of dinner
and mystery. A fun time was had by all, and the evening was written up in the Burbank Leader. Thanks
to all who participated in this event, in raising money to help support families in need.
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