Upward Bound House is gracious for the support of No More Poverty and co-founders Michael Omidi and Julian Omidi as sponsors of its Annual Welcome Home Celebration.
Upward Bound Houseis pleased to add No More Poverty and co-founders Michael Omidi, MD and Julian Omidi as sponsors of their annual gala. The Welcome Home Celebration took place on October 9, 2012 and was held at the Sony Studios in Culver City. This popular fund-raising event, included live entertainment, a silent auction, “tastes” of popular dishes from dozens of Los Angeles’ top restaurants, and a specially prepared dinner by Wolfgang Puck. The evening’s agenda also included a charity update from the President of Upward Bound House’s and special recognition of its top supporters for the year. Upward Bound House’s mission is the elimination of homelessness among families with children in the greater Los Angeles area.
“Upward Bound House has been doing this important work for more than 20 years and the annual celebration is a very important fundraising event we all look forward to,” says Jaclyn Lantz, Director of Advancement at Upward Bound House. “Unfortunately the job doesn’t get any easier and this past year was especially tough due to the continuing recession. Thank you No More Poverty for helping us to continue our mission of eliminating homelessness.”
About No More Poverty
No More Poverty (nmp.org) is a not-for-profit charity organization with a pending 501(c)3 application founded by brothers Michael Omidi, M.D. and Julian Omidi. The organization seeks to end poverty at home and abroad by supporting the efforts of like-minded charities and agencies. Current efforts are focused on increasing awareness of and donations to charities already doing great work to address poverty and its staggering effects throughout the world. The plan is to expand our activities to include fostering business development and job creation in disenfranchised areas.
Join us in the fight for No More Poverty. Suggestions for worthy partners in the fight for No More Poverty are welcome. No More Poverty does not accept monetary support, but instead encourages direct donations to the charities featured on nmp.org. For more information, please visit Facebook/nmp.org or nmp.org.
About Upward Bound House
Upward Bound House (upwardboundhouse.org) provides community-based housing placement and support services to families and low-income seniors. Founded in 1991, the non-profit agency offers an array of services that give families the tools needed to achieve self-sufficiency, including parenting classes and financial training combined with intensive case management. In 2011, Upward Bound House served more than 120 families with an astonishing 95% retaining their new homes for at least six months after graduation from its program.
Source: KXXV-TV News Channel 25 No More Poverty and Co-founders Julian Omidi & Michael Omidi Thanked by Upward Bound House for Supporting Annual Fundraising Event