It's time for spring cleaning, and Hogan & Hartson and Chrysalis are holding our 2nd annual clothing drive for professional garments, which will run from April 1 – April 30. Donations can be dropped off at Hogan & Hartson's office (1999 Avenue of the Stars), or, for those wishing to collect donations in their own offices, volunteers will pick up the donations at the end of the clothing drive.
Please contact Amy Powell at 310.785.4730 or ampowell@hhlaw.com regarding a donation drop off in the Hogan & Hartson office or a donation pick up at the end of the drive.
The drive will accept lightly-used, clean, professional clothing appropriate for interviews such as dress shirts, slacks, etc. as well as shoes, ties, and belts. All sizes are welcome, while larger sizes for both women and men are especially needed.
CHRYSALIS IS AN OFFICIAL CHARITY OF THE 2010 LA MARATHON
The more we work together as a community, the bigger impact we can have on each other and the causes we value most.
More than 100 celebrities and industry VIPs took on poker's biggest players at the 8 th Annual World Poker Tour® Invitational.
The three-day Texas Hold ‘Em tournament pulled a record-setting field of 567 players and raised more than $109,700 for Chrysalis.
"We are overwhelmed by the generosity of all the players and celebrities in supporting Chrysalis,” said Mark Loranger, Chrysalis CEO. With $100,000 raised this evening, thousands of men and women in Los Angeles will be able to transition out of poverty and homelessness into a more hopeful future. We salute the WPT for hosting a world class event that gives back so much to the community."
CHRYSALIS ON CNN
CNN profiled Tony Briones, a recently homeless Los Angeles man who had exhausted all his resources while looking for work.
In response to the original piece, Chrysalis volunteer Melissa Wolfe reached out to Tony and brought him to Chrysalis.
In this follow-up piece, CNN accompanies Tony to his first meeting at Chrysalis in downtown Los Angeles and documents his first step onto the path of self-sufficiency.
CIRQUE BERZERK PUTS HOMELESS BACK TO WORK:
Los Angeles’ only established circus troupe, Cirque Berzerk, a wild, sexy, alternative circus, makes its triumphant return to downtown LA for an exclusive engagement debuting June 18 running through August 30th. This year the circus has hired 12 CHRYSALIS ENTERPRISES workers to help with parking and maintenance at the event. These formally homeless individuals are thrilled to be working and participating in this local event. "Basically, we wanted to run the circus righteously, to be good neighbors and do our part to help the homeless problem down here" says Cirque Berzerk Executive Producer David Berrent. Read about the Cirque Berzerk & Chrysalis Enterprises partnership in the la-ist
FEELING BEAUTIFUL FROM THE INSIDE, OUT
Twenty-seven members of Chrysalis' Women's Empowerment Program received head to toe beauty makeovers at a Santa Monica salon helping them to look and feel confident on job interviews.
“Women's Empowerment provides a safe and supportive setting where women can celebrate their successes and look to other women who have become successful in the career world” says Piper Kamins, Coordinator of the Women's Empowerment Program and Site Director of Chrysalis' Santa Monica location.
The makeover night was the final step before the completion of this eight-week program. The program's purpose is to build self-esteem and motivate Chrysalis' female clients, the majority of whom are coming from places where few people have taken the time to listen to their dreams and goals.
CHRYSALIS WAS THE BENEFICIARY AT SILVER SPOON'S PRE-OSCAR EVENT.
CELEBRITIES GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY AND RAISE AWARNESS.
At a private house in the Hollywood Hills, celebrities visited an Oscar gift and hospitality suite and gave to Chrysalis. For a donation at the door, guests picked up a canvas Chrysalis-logo bag that they could fill with goodies.
TIME FOR CHANGE LIMITED EDITION WATCH COLLECTION TO BENEFIT CHRYSALIS.
Swiss watch manufacturer Ernst Benz introduces a limited edition collection “Time For Change” benefiting Chrysalis. Each unique watch is designed by a Chrysalis supporter: musical artist Mary J. Blige, producer/director Brett Ratner, actor Eric Dane; and hip hop entrepreneur Russell Simmons. The “Time For Change” Collection is sold exclusively through Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills. A proceed of each watch sale will benefit Chrysalis.
BRETT RATNER
for CHRYSALIS
“I have always been a watch collector and
I love philanthropic causes.
This was a great way to design something cool and still give back. The film camera is the tool that inspired me, and therefore the mechanisms of my watch are similar to that of a motion picture camera. Every time I glance at the watch it reminds me of looking into the eyepiece when I'm filming.”
MARY J. BLIGE
for CHRYSALIS
“I have been in the place where you just want a glimmer of hope to shine on you and someone to offer you a hand. Given the opportunity to support Chrysalis was an honor to me. I wanted to bring light into someone's world, and create a watch that would shine bright, raising a lot of money and a lot of spirits.”
ERIC DANE
for CHRYSALIS
“My watch mirrors my own sense of style, which is pretty understated. Overall it looks simple, but there are a lot of fine details that make
it complex. I wanted to create a cool watch that I
would feel good about wearing, while also knowing that
it is helping to make someone's life get a little bit better.”
RUSSELL SIMMONS
for CHRYSALIS
“To me everything has a deeper meaning. I believe that we are all here to serve a greater purpose, and help make this
world a better place for all of us not just for ourselves. Having
been involved with Chrysalis for many years, I couldn't pass on
the opportunity to design a watch that will help change peoples' lives.
I incorporated the seven chakras of spiritual energy that connect the
body and mind into the design - so anyone who buys it will feel good
and do good. That is what it is all about.”
RECENT AWARDS:
Neighborhood Excellence - Chrysalis is the proud recipient of Bank of America's $200,000 Neighborhood Excellence Initiative award, which is awarded to organizations that work t o sustain, strengthen and grow our communities. We were one of four Los Angeles organizations chosen to receive this award.
New Mental Health Initiative - Through a generous grant from The California Wellness Foundation, we are now able to better address the mental health needs of our clients. The program includes training for Chrysalis staff from Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health center on topics such as mental health basics, trauma, suicide prevention and verbal de-escalation as well as on-site counseling and referrals for our clients from partners Step Up on Second and Lamp Community. This initiative has enhanced our ability to support our clients so they can get back on their feet and achieve their goals.
CHRYSALIS ENTERPRISES LAUNCHES A RECYCLING PROGRAM TO KEEP VENICE BEACH CLEAN & PROVIDE "GREEN" TRANSITIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES
LA City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, the Venice Neighborhood Council & Chrysalis Enterprises have formed an innovative environmental partnership to install 12 new recycling bins on the Venice Boardwalk, the City's #1 tourist destination. Chrysalis Enterprises workers provide the day-to-day labor needs for the recycling project
These new blue recycling bins divert tons of material from landfills, prevent litter from contaminating the Santa Monica Bay & create new “green collar” jobs for economically disadvantaged & homeless individuals.
Chrysalis Enterprises collects 11 tons of recyclable material a month from these bins & other local recycling projects. That equals almost 700,000 soda cans or almost 400,000 bottles a month!
KICKOFF PARTY FOR 7th ANNUAL CHRYSALIS BUTTERFLY BALL
Eric Dane, Brad Rowe, Jason Lewis and Justin Chambers along with Butterfly Ball Co-Chair Rebecca Gayheart hosted a kick-off cocktail party for the 7th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball at Saks Men's Store on Tuesday, April 29th! Guests included Geffen Records Chair, Ron Fair, one of our honorees at the 7th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball, Dean Cain, Camille Guaty, Jessica Collins, Patrick Muldoon, Rick Hess, Anna Getty and many others. The evening brought together celebrities, executives, social influencers, tastemakers and fashion savvy men – and those who shop for them! – for an evening of mixing, mingling and shopping - all in support of Chrysalis programs!
Eric Dane, Brad Rowe, Jason Lewis and Justin Chambers along with Butterfly Ball Co-Chair Rebecca Gayheart hosted a kick-off cocktail party for the 7th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball at Saks Men's Store on Tuesday, April 29th! Guests included Geffen Records Chair, Ron Fair, one of our honorees at the 7th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball, Dean Cain, Camille Guaty, Jessica Collins, Patrick Muldoon, Rick Hess, Anna Getty and many others. The evening brought together celebrities, executives, social influencers, tastemakers and fashion savvy men – and those who shop for them! – for an evening of mixing, mingling and shopping - all in support of Chrysalis programs! 
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Chrysalis 2009