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A non-profit organization, Friendly House is one of the nation's first residential homes for women recovering from alcohol and substance abuse. Founded in 1951, Friendly House has given tens of thousands of women the resources to lead productive and meaningful lives by providing personalized care in a supportive environment. As a social model living facility, Friendly House offers full time supervision and has garnered an exceptionally high recovery rate of over 72%. Friendly House’s aim is to provide services to any alcoholic/drug-addicted woman who is ready to make a commitment to recovery. No woman in crisis is turned away due to inability to pay residence fees. Its primary goals are to achieve a stabilized recovery from the cycle of addiction, renew family relationships and achieve productive community reintegration. For more information visit online at http://www.friendlyhousela.org.
James Campbell Productions
WITH SURPRISE CELEBRITY APPEARANCES, DJ Daisy O' Dell SPINNING A SET AND MUCH MORE!!! Bid on fabulous silent auction items, sip organic iced tea (African Red Tea Imports), nibble on tasty hors d'oeuvres and desserts and watch an amazing fashion show all for charity!
Fashion For Life in support of Friendly House – a Los Angeles based non-profit organization and one of the first residential homes for women recovering from alcohol and substance abuse.
In 2009, Fashion For Life lit up downtown LA at California Market Center honoring designer David Meister with the Vision Award. 2009 emcee Melissa Rivers shared the stage with Valerie Bertinelli and Anya Sorre of the Insider. It was a star studded event as Viola Davis, Leslie Bibb, Charlie Sheen and many others walked down the red carpet. The Runway show featured all LA based designers such as David Meister, Trina Turk, Single by Galina Sobolev, Paige Black Label, Ina Soltani and Fremont. Many thanks to our committee and sponsors and a special thank you to Wallis Annenberg for her generousity.
In 2008, Fashion For Life made a splash with people in LA's fashion circuit May 18th at Mercedes Benz of Beverly Hills. The doors opened up with a fabulous silent auction, delicious hors d’ oeuvres and beverages then closed with a dynamic fashion show highlighting seven Los Angeles designers such as Paige Premium Denims, Marc Callo, Robert Rodriguez, Kevan Hall and Elsie Katz Couture, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Rory Beca, Diane Samandi. The Vision Award was presented to retailer Lisa Kline, whose dreams, dedication and hard work have helped many women and celebrities discover a fashion trend fit for LA’s lifestyle.
Featured Designers From Past FFL Shows
2007: Miss Davenporte - Corey Lynn Calter - JMary - Mike & Chris - Avita - Paige Premium Denim - Susanna Mercedes - Azzaro
2006: Kevan Hall - Suss Design - Single - Candice Held - Jak and Rae - Paige Premium Denim - Shay Todd
2005: Cosa Nostra - Society for Rational Dress - Howe - Shay Todd - Pamela Barrish - Badgely Mischka
For more information about Friendly House
Visit online at www.friendlyhousela.org
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