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We’ve learned at A Better LA that the best way to make a lasting impact in inner-cities is to empower those from within the community. This strategy, allows A Better LA to reach broader communities, by partnering with inner-city community members to reduce violence, change the lives of even the highest-risk individuals and create a healthy and safe environment for the entire community.

Here’s what happens when you empower people: On Saturday, August 27th, 2011, A Better LA partner, Advocates for Peace and Urban Unity (APUU) held its 4th annual back-to-school event at Algin Sutton Park, hosting about 1,500 kids and parents. The guests enjoyed food, games, and over 800 kids received backpacks with school supplies, that were donated by several corporate sponsors, including Wells Fargo, Toyota, Girl Skateboards, Office Depot and more. Several happy adults walked away with new appliances that were donated by Southern California Edison, and all families received non-perishable food items courtesy of the donors to A Foundation For Kids.

By supporting A Better LA you are investing in every part of a child’s life and have an impact greater than you can ever imagine. Please donate now to help keep our kids safe.

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Add Your Comment · Sep 15, 2011 - 10:59 pm

Hang with Celebrities and Help A Better LA


On Thursday, September 15th, 2011 @ 6pm, Bloomingdale’s is hosting a launch party for our new t-shirt line with Altru Apparel and Quiksilver. The t-shirt line will be sold exclusively at Bloomingdale’s and shirts will be available for purchase that night.

Come celebrate with us and enjoy food, drinks, a flip book station, and mingle with your favorite celebrities. Chief of Police Charlie Beck, Ron Artest, Chynna Phillips, David James Elliot, Willie McGinest, Claire Coffee are only some of the special guests who will be attending*! This is a free event open to our supporters. Please RSVP to rsvp@abetterla.org as soon as possible as space is limited.

RSVP through Facebook

*All guests scheduled to appear and are subject to scheduling changes.

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Add Your Comment · Sep 14, 2011 - 4:17 am

Golf Tournament

Come join A Better LA, Pete Carroll (scheduled to attend), and our partner, A Foundation for Kids, in a golf tournament and athlete celebrity dinner on July 18!

Price: $350 per golfer
$65 just dinner

Time: 11am golf tournament
5pm celebrity dinner

For more info and a list of the athlete celebrities anticipated to attend visit: http://4kidsfoundation.org/

Reserve your seats here: http://fs7.formsite.com/jcarlos1/form5/index.html

Sponsorships are also available!
Call (909) 923-0415 for more information and to make reservations

A Foundation for Kids is a great partner for A Better LA and supports a monthly Feed the Need program as well as all of our events in the community.

Come out for a chance to meet Pete and golf!

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Add Your Comment · Jul 1, 2011 - 11:10 pm

People’s Fleet

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Add Your Comment · Jun 21, 2011 - 9:12 pm

Changing the Game



A Better LA invites you to an intimate and inspiring lunch gathering on March 16th on the USC campus, entitled “Changing The Game.” A Better LA will salute and hear from our most innovative leaders who are changing the way we look at the crossroads of business and making the world a better place, in a big way.

Some of today’s most influential and impactful leaders will be in the room, including at a pre-reception. Joining the discussion will be Seattle Seahawks Coach and A Better LA founder Pete Carroll, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, Sheriff Lee Baca, President & CEO of AEG, Timothy Leiweke, emcee Pat Haden, Emmy Award winning journalist Lu Parker, and other special and surprise guests. They will share stories about what innovation means to them and how courage and doing the right thing matter more than ever, particularly in business.

Proceeds from the lunch benefit A Better LA, and its campaign to keep kids in our inner-cities safe and thriving.

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Add Your Comment · Feb 16, 2011 - 7:55 pm

Whitney Port is helping Keep Kids Safe! Join her!

Bowl for A Better LA!

Please join A Better LA and our hostess, Whitney Port, for a night of bowling, cocktails and celebrity guests all in the name of A Better LA and our campaign to Keep Kids Safe! Lucky Strike Lane & Lounge will be hosting this red carpet event. We have 10 lanes reserved with a celebrity host at each lane, including Camila Alves, Bridget Marquardt (the Girls Next Door) and the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills!

The event is 21 and over.
Ticket price includes entry, food and beverage.

$40 — Adults
$25 — Students

Online Ticket Sales CLOSED!!

Get your tickets at the DOOR!!

Please come out and support A Better LA and join the team to Keep Kids Safe!

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Comments (68) · Oct 4, 2010 - 3:35 pm

Volunteer for NBC’s “School Pride” in Los Angeles

SCHOOL PRIDE HAS CHOSEN HOLLENBECK MIDDLE SCHOOL TO RENOVATE!!!

THE SCHOOL IS LOCATED AT 2510 E 6TH ST. LOS ANGELES, CA 90023

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED FROM AUGUST 22 TO AUGUST 28

WE WILL BE CLOSING OFF REGISTRATION FOR HOLLENBECK MIDDLE SCHOOL AT MIDNIGHT ON AUGUST 20TH.

SPECIALTY SKILLED VOLUNTEERS AND GENERAL VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE OUR PROJECT A SUCCESS.

COME DOWN, GET A FREE T-SHIRT, AND HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT AN INNER-CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL THAT IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF YOUR HELP!

For more information contact:

Carrie Goggans
Volunteer Administrator
School Pride
818.442.5878 (o)
478.456.5722 (c)
www.schoolpridevolunteers.com

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Comments (24) · Aug 17, 2010 - 12:14 pm

Back to School Park Event to Keep Kids Safe in South Los Angeles

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Comments (69) · Aug 5, 2010 - 4:49 pm

“Walk for Life” in West Athens to Keep Kids Safe

Come and support the West Athens neighborhood this Saturday in the 1st annual Walk for Life. They will walk from Helen Keller Park to Magic Johnson Park to bridge the gap in our communities to save lives and keep kids safe. The walk starts promptly at 10:30am and there will be refreshments, games and entertainment at the finish line. For more information contact Deputy Derrick A. Thompson at dathomps@lasd.org.

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Comments (1) · Aug 5, 2010 - 4:08 pm

A Better LA and PCI Community Center Open House Tonight!

Today is the official grand opening of the A Better LA supported People for Community Improvement (PCI) Community Resource and Outreach Center in South Los Angeles. PCI’s Kenneth Jones has worked tirelessly in the Athens area to support our youth and save lives and now has a community center to base his efforts.

Please join us tonight from 6pm-8pm for an open house to learn about their upcoming programs including dance, film and art classes, tutoring, mentoring and their new plans to build a food bank. There will be live performances by the Imperial Church youth choir and the Starz of the Future dance squad.

Live raffle with prizes and food provided by Guiliano’s Italian Deli.

This center will serve thousands of youth and adults over the next year and needs your support!

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Comments (19) · Jul 29, 2010 - 11:59 am

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