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Korean Churches for Community Development
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KCCD 15th Anniversary Gala Dinner at The Belasco Theater on Tuesday, November 15
See Our Performers including Danny Jung and Honored Guests Below
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KCCD 15th Anniversary Gala Dinner &
Community Kick-Off of 25th Anniversary of LA Riots Commemoration SAIGU Campaign |
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Tuesday, November 15, 2016
VIP Reception 5:30 PM
Dinner 6:30 PM
Belasco Theater
Downtown Los Angeles
Individual tickets
$150 per person
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Media coverage by
Korea Daily
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| Danny Jung |
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Danny Jung is a contemporary jazz recording artist born in Seoul, Korea and immigrated to the US when he was 2 years old as his parents pursued their ministry in California and Texas. It was in Texas where Danny discovered his gift and passion for music. He was blessed to receive a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music obtaining a degree in Music Business.
Upon graduation, Danny immediately signed a record deal with Sony Music to release 6 solo records. Collaborating with hundreds of well established and also a few several Grammy Award winning artists, he as already toured many countries during the span of his music career. His style of playing consists of Soul, Pop, R&B, Funk and Gospel, Danny is devoted and desires to utilize his talent to inspire, heal and touch the souls of many people across the globe.
Please visit www.dannyjung.com for more information regarding Danny Jung
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| Larissa Lam |
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Larissa Lam is an award-winning singer, music composer and TV/radio host. Her song "I Feel Alive" won the 2015 Hollywood Music in Media Award and was the theme song for a national suicide prevention campaign. She was named Best Vocalist by SingerUniverse Magazine and currently touring the US promoting her 4th solo album "Love & Discovery."
She previously composed music for The Oprah Winfrey Show among other film and TV projects. For nine years, she hosted a weekly youth talk show, "Top 3," on JUCE TV alongside Pastor Rich Wilkerson, Jr. and former 95.9 The Fish morning host, Reba Toney.
Currently, she hosts a new advice show for young adults, UTalk Radio, with international speaker/author, Steve Russo. In addition to her work in music, TV and radio, Lam directed the award-winning documentary, Finding Cleveland, about the early Chinese immigrants in Mississippi. |
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Open Academy
Los Angeles
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Open Academy Los Angeles is a "school without walls" that fosters the creation, understanding and enjoyment of the arts. Open Academy Los Angeles provides an environment where students can study and create multiple forms of art, music, theatre, literature, and dance.
Open Academy Los Angeles uses the arts to build bridges
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We are pleased to have the following honored guests at the Gala:
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Gala Dinner Honoree CA State Treasurer John Chiang and staff
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| Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell |
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| Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang and staff |
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| Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu and staff |
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| Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Krekorian and staff |
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| City of Artesia Mayor Victor Manalo |
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| City of Artesia Mayor Pro Tem Ali Sajjad Taj |
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| City of Sierra Madre Mayor Pro Tem Rachelle Arizmendi |
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Staff attending:
City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis
U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra
U.S. Congressman Ed Royce
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As part of our fundraising efforts, KCCD has launched an online silent auction,
through Bid4Real. For those that can or cannot attend KCCD's 15th Anniversary Gala Dinner, you will be able to bid on several amazing items up for grabs, including a vacation packages to Cancun and the Cayman Islands, Autographed Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant Team Ball, golf packages, and more.
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Cancun Vacation Package at the Vidanta Resort
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You will have the chance to enjoy some of the world's most extraordinary beach resorts with your stay at the Vidanta.
The Vidanta destinations are seven exclusive properties along the Mexican coast where stunning natural beauty meets awe-inspiring design. Days here are spent making vacation memories unlike any other.
Vidanta has reinvented the vacation destination, offering luxurious, spacious accommodations; gourmet dining; pristine pools; state-of-the-art spas; world-class entertainment, including JOYÀ by Cirque du Soleil; and the best names in golf course design: Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman.
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Grand Cayman 7 Day Retreat
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From daytime parasailing excursions to evening dips in the pool, look no further for your ideal Grand Cayman getaway. We invite you to unwind and enjoy yourself in our comfortable accommodations designed for travelers seeking relaxation, romance and adventure. As one of Grand Cayman's premier properties, our hotel provides a wide array of services and amenities intended to make your stay as hassle free as possible.
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Kobe Bryant Autographed 2015-2016 Los Angeles Lakers Team Ball
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This one-of-a-kind item is autographed by the legendary Kobe Bryant in his last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Team roster includes rookies D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle, along with Jordan Clarkson, Nick Young, and others. A unique and rare opportunity to obtain one of Kobe Bryant's last memories.
Certificate of Authenticity will be provided to the winner.
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For the past 15 years, KCCD has provided hope, voice and light to underserved communities and impacted lives through our various initiatives which have often been a "first" in the Korean/Asian American community. Such work has led to:
- Over 8,000 interested home buyers to gain access to special loan products and connect with over $1.4 million in down payment assistance.
- Over $90 million in mortgages saved from foreclosure for struggling homeowners.
- Over 200 seniors and parents to learn how to use computers and use the internet.
- Over $420,000 in grants to other non-profit partners.
- Historic $5 million grant to train at risk youth in workforce development and leadership through the U.S. Dept of Labor.
- Over 3,500 faith and nonprofit leaders in community engagement, leadership and partnership trained.
All proceeds from the silent auction will continue to support the work KCCD has done and will do to advance the Asian American and broader community's participation, contribution, and influence through faith-based and community partnerships.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Kenneth Kim |
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