A Celebration to Benefit Los Angeles Kids 2002

In support of:

READING TO KIDS

Fact Sheet

Vision

Mission / Working together to provide children with a brighter future by encouraging them to become better readers
Reading to Kids works with school teachers, school administrators, and community volunteers to organize monthly reading clubs at elementary schools near downtown Los Angeles. By helping children associate reading with pleasure, Reading to Kids provides children with an enthusiasm for reading and learning – skills that can last a lifetime.

Celebration Goals

/ Showcase 11 outstanding community based youth organizations in the LA area
Create the opportunity for children from participating organizations to attend this entertainment extravaganza
Raise $1 million to support organizations serving LA youth
When & Where /

March 4, 2002  6:30pm

Jillian’s at Universal CityWalk

Universal City, California

Event Concept
/ 800 guests, including youth from participating organizations, will come together for an evening of unique entertainment, enjoying diverse cuisine, mingling amidst the spectacular décor of Universal City, and honoring award winners alongside LA’s outstanding youth organizations.
A private VIP cocktail reception and awards ceremony will feature celebrity honorees from Youth, INC as well as the largest participating organizations.
Jillian’s restaurant will provide free games and entertainment for youth, including video games, bowling, and virtual reality games.
The evening will finish with an awards presentation on center stage in the event court.
Honorees
/ James Belushi – James E. Duffy Award
Earvin “Magic” Johnson – Father of the Year Award
Sugar Ray Leonard -- Youth Leadership Award
Dr. Peter Waldstein – CommunityHero Award
Non-Profit Organizations / ABC Learn
Academy for the Entertainment Arts
Ashay: Educational Resources for a Multicultural World
Career Dreams Educational Foundation
Century Center for Economic Opportunity / Communities in Schools
Drive by Agony
Hands for Hope
Inside Out Community Arts
Reading to Kids
Youth Employment Systems YouthBuild
Celebration History / The concept behind the Celebration is simple. Youth, INC manages and finances all elements of a spectacular entertainment event and protects the limited resources of the non-profit participants. We provide non-profit organizations with free event tickets that they sell in order to achieve their own fundraising goals. The non-profit participants retain 80% to 90% of their proceeds.In a span of only 7 years, Youth, INC has supported over 30 youth programs and has helped these non-profit groups raise over $7,500,000 for their programs benefiting kids.
Additional Information / For more information on Youth, INC and the event, please contact Paul Dahm at 877-863-2041 x125 or or visit our website at
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