The representative, whose district stretches from part of West Hollywood to Pasadena, played a pivotal role in the opposition to President Donald Trump, leading the prosecution in Trump's first impeachment trial.
Project Angel Food executive director Richard Ayoub told the Courier that the event–the non-profit's first in 19 months–represented a celebration of weathering unprecedented times.
Avram Mandell, Executive Director and Founder of Tzedek America, noted the importance of the Reimagine Grant to the organization's Racial Justice Experience project.
Several organizations in southern California and beyond are working to ease the burdens for thousands of Afghan refugees coming into the U.S. The Courier has compiled a list of organizations providing aid as a resource for those wishing to do the same.
"It's important to celebrate El Nido's work throughout the pandemic and strengthen the road ahead for our families," Chair of the Garden Gala and El Nido Board Member, Meredith Messer Fried, said. "El Nido has continued and expanded their vital services during this critical time.
"One of the nicest things about being part of this community is I'll have some woman come in the door she's like 30 and she'll have a 6-year-old with her, and she'll say, 'I got my puppy from you when I was eight,'" Austin
"These grants are very important in providing vital services to our community's most vulnerable members, including, but not limited to, our seniors, low-income residents, those experiencing food insecurity, and unhoused individuals," Evans told the Courier.