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Thank You!
On October 24, we held our Annual Celebration event at the downtown Los Angeles office of Munger, Tolles & Olson. MHAS Executive Director Jim Preis and Board President Francis Ryu presented our Advocates Awards to the Koreatown Youth & Community Center an Dr. Mark Ragins of MHA Village. Another highlight of the evening was a video by MHAS Board member Doug Hall telling the moving story of one of our clients. Guests enjoyed delicious hors d'oeuvres complemented by wines donated by Woodenhead Vintners, and everyone took home sweet treats from the Village Cookie Shoppe.
Congratulations again to our honorees, and thank you to all who sponsored, attended and volunteered to make the event a tremendous success.
Special Thanks to Event Sponsors:
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Platinum Sponsors
Lucy and David Eisenberg
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
Gregory and Juanita Weingart
Gold Sponsors
Jane and Ken Anderson
Jacqueline Klein
Latham & Watkins LLP
The Morrison & Foerster Foundation
O'Melveny & Meyers LLP
Ralph and Shirley Shapiro & Family
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Silver Sponsors
Areta Crowell, Ph.D.
Houman Ehsan
Gibson Dunn LLP
Shirley and Matthew Kirby
Mental Health America Los Angeles
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Silver Sponsors (contd)
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp
Neil A. Rubin
Nick and Nancy Saggese
Wargo French
Bronze Sponsors
David Bower
Richard Chernick
Douglas L. Hall
Grover and Caroline Heyler
Andrew and Megan Hirsch
Newman Aaronson Vanaman
Betty L. Nordwind
Jeromie and Krisa Park
Sarah and Jason Powers
Ryu Law Firm
Elyn R. Saks
Steve and Debby Scherer
The Sidley Austin Foundation
Susan J. Troy and Larry Zipursky
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On November 5, MHAS launched BeHeLP, an innovative new Behavioral Health-Legal Partnership. In collaboration with Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services, MHAS Equal Justice Works Fellow Eliza Schafler will provide holistic legal services to low-income and immigrant families who have children with mental illness. MHAS is proud to join the growing medical-legal partnership movement and show that legal assistance is a crucial tool for improving mental health outcomes.
Eliza Schafler's Equal Justice Works fellowship is sponsored by Greenberg Traurig LLP.
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Check Out the New MHAS Blog!
Follow our new blog for updates on our activities. Several of our staff members will be sharing their experiences and talking about the rewards and challenges of their work. In our latest posts, Eliza Schafler describes her work in the BeHeLP project and Tanya Franklin discusses the concept of restorative justice.
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You Can Support MHAS Through Workplace Giving Campaigns
Federal Employees:
State of California employees and retirees: You can now support MHAS through the California State Employees Charitable Campaign. Our CSECC organization number is 25664.
United Way: If your workplace conducts a United Way campaign, you can designate MHAS to receive your contribution (designated gifts must exceed $26). In the "Optional Designated Gift" section of the contribution form, please insert Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc., 3255 Wilshire Blvd. #902, Los Angeles CA 90010. Note: a new contribution form must be completed each year.
More information is available on our website.
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Francis Ryu Named
Golden Gate University
Volunteer of the Year
MHAS Board President Francis Ryu was recently recognized as Volunteer of the Year by Golden Gate University. Congratulations to Francis on this well-deserved honor!
Read the full story here.
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Get Ready for Giving Tuesday!
Popular shopping days Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner, but did you know that December 3rd has been designated as Giving Tuesday? Through the #GivingTuesday campaign, non-profits across the country are banding together to encourage a day of philanthropy.
We will be participating in #GivingTuesday events, and we ask you to remember MHAS as you plan your year-end giving.
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