Southern California Mortgage Bankers Association Hosts Fundraiser at Pasadena Playhouse in Ongoing Commitment to Habitat for Humanity of Greater L.A.
For over 11 years, the SCMBA has supported Habitat’s efforts to raise money and awareness through annual charitable benefits. Guests on Thursday's event will enjoy a special performance of "Fences" and meet The Reyes Family, a Habitat Partner Family from Los Angeles.
(PRWEB) August 24, 2006 -- The Southern California Mortgage Bankers Associations (SCMBA) celebrates its eleventh year in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) with a fundraising event this Thursday, August 24th at the Pasadena Playhouse. The SCMBA (can add sponsors here) will host the final dress rehearsal of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning “Fences” to help raise money to increase safe, affordable housing opportunities for families in Greater Los Angeles. Speaking at the event will be representative from HFH GLA and the Reyes Family, a Habitat Partner Family whose home is currently under construction in South Los Angeles.
WHO: Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los Angeles & The Southern California Mortgage Bankers Association
WHAT: The SCMBA’s annual event to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity’s mission to eliminate poverty housing in Los Angeles.
WHEN: Thursday, August 24 at 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pasadena Playhouse
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626-356-7529 / www.pasadenaplayhouse.org
WHY: For over 11 years, the SCMBA has supported Habitat’s efforts to raise money and awareness through annual charitable benefits. The organization expects to raise $6,000 at this Thursday’s event and has raised over $100,000 in total since they began working with Habitat in 1995. The Reyes Family will speak to invited guests about their experience as a Habitat Partner family; the need for safe, affordable housing for hardworking families in Los Angeles; and how their dream of homeownership was made possible through Habitat for Humanity.
About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles:
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles serves 112 cities and unincorporated areas in Los Angeles County and 70 communities within the City of Los Angeles. Habitat Partner Families earn 30 - 80 percent of area median income. For Los Angeles County, that translates to as little as $20,800 / year for a family of four. Partner families must also meet the following requirements: demonstrated need for adequate shelter; ability to pay back a zero-interest loan; and willingness to partner with HFH GLA to invest 500 ‘sweat equity’ hours into building their home. www.habitatla.org
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