Southland Stars Shine Brightly Building 10 New Homes for Families in Need at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles Annual Hollywood Build
LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) June 04, 2018 -- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) is proud to announce its two-day 2018 Hollywood Build event on June 8 and 9 in Culver City, in partnership with lead sponsor Chico’s FAS, Inc. and its family of brands – Chico’s, White House Black Market and Soma.
Habitat LA is set to raise hammers, funds and awareness surrounding the pressing need for affordable housing in the greater Los Angeles area. The 2018 Hollywood Build will bring together more than 400 volunteers with the Entertainment Industry Build on Friday, June 8th and the 14th annual Power Women, Power Tools® build on Saturday, June 9th.
Entertainment industry executives, celebrities, corporate leaders, government officials, faith groups and community stakeholders will work side-by-side with current and future Habitat LA homeowners. Specifically, participants will frame walls for a new 10 home development in Culver City.
“We are honored to have Chico’s FAS as the presenting sponsor of our Hollywood Build,” says Erin Rank, President and CEO of Habitat LA. “Chico’s FAS has really proven their commitment to our mission through their generous support of this event, as well as their willingness to physically and financially help us build homes here in Los Angeles and across the country.”
This year’s signature event has attracted notable attendees including: The Los Angeles Rams 2018 rookies and coaches, comedian Paula Poundstone, singer Camryn Magness, and cast members from: Better Call Saul; The Bold and the Beautiful; Chicago P.D.; El Gallo; Forrest Gump; Game Shakers; Glee; Grey’s Anatomy; Home Made Simple; House of Lies; How to Get Away with Murder; I, Tonya; I’m Dying Up Here; Justified; The Laura Show; Once Upon a View; Showtime at the Apollo; The Young and the Restless; Westworld; and more.
“For Chico’s FAS, it is so meaningful to help women and their families on their path to homeownership,” said Shelagh Stoneham, SVP, Chico’s Marketing. “The sense of pride and security that comes from owning a home is really the foundation for building a strong and healthy family life and future. We want to embolden women around the country, by helping them to create a decent place to live.”
In partnership with Habitat LA, Chico’s FAS is committed to the well-being, health and empowerment of women and will demonstrate their support at Saturday’s Power Women, Power Tools build. Along with Habitat LA, Chico’s FAS believes in the importance of creating a world where everyone has a decent place to call home, and through shelter, they will empower women and their families to achieve their dreams of a better life. The stability and security of homeownership will allow families to pursue careers, further their education and watch their children thrive.
To stay current on all Habitat LA events including Hollywood Build, visit Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @HabitatLA, and through the hashtag #HollywoodBuild.
About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
Founded in 1990, Habitat LA brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. As the top nonprofit homebuilder in the greater Los Angeles area with six consecutive Charity Navigator 4-Star ratings, Habitat LA has partnered with volunteers, donors and Habitat homeowners to build, renovate and repair more than 1,300 homes locally and worldwide since 1990, transforming thousands of lives. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes and pay an affordable mortgage. By supporting Habitat LA through volunteerism and donations everyone can help families achieve the stability and self-reliance they need to build a better future. Habitat LA ReStores are located in Bellflower, Los Angeles, and Torrance. To learn more, visit http://www.habitatla.org.
About Chico’s FAS, Inc.
The Company, through its brands - Chico's, White House Black Market and Soma, is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's private branded, sophisticated, casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates and complementary accessories. As of May 5, 2018, the Company operated 1,451 stores in the US and Canada and sold merchandise through 94 franchise locations in Mexico. The Company's merchandise is also available at http://www.chicos.com, http://www.chicosofftherack.com, http://www.whbm.com and http://www.soma.com.
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Habitat LA
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Angela Moore
Starfish PR
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Angela Moore, Starfish PR, http://www.starfish-pr.com, +1 (310) 429-8868, [email protected]
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