Proceeds From Event to Provide the Resources and Support Necessary for Individuals in Need to Prepare For, Find, and Retain Employment
Los Angeles, Calif. (April 19, 2021) – This year, the 2021 Chrysalis Night In virtual gala will bring together individuals from coast to coast to raise funds and awareness for a proven solution that helps people experiencing homelessness and economic barriers to the workforce by providing the resources and support needed to prepare for, find, and retain employment. Celebrity attendees have already begun to confirm their attendance to this private, virtual gala which will be streamed live from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PST on Thursday, May 13.
During this time when many must continue to celebrate virtually, Chrysalis was able to transform the iconic Butterfly Ball by launching its first virtual fundraiser, Chrysalis Night In. Last year alone, over 800 guests joined together virtually for an unforgettable event benefitting Chrysalis’ vision of a community where everyone has the right to work and thrive.
The 2021 Chrysalis Night In virtual gala will honor Bob Hart, President & CEO, TruAmerica Multifamily, Demi Weitz, Co-Creator, RWQuarantunes, and Richard Weitz, Partner, WME & Co-Creator, RWQuarantunes.
This year’s virtual gala is set be a star-studded affair complete with musical and comedy performances, celebrity appearances and exclusive auction items available to ticket holders and sponsors. The gala’s sponsors are Benedict Canyon Equities, Blackstone, CBRE, Greystar, Johnny Carson Foundation, Kennedy Wilson, NBCUniversal, Netflix, TruAmerica Multifamily and U.S. Bank, and event co-chairs include Kerry Brown, Rebecca Gayheart Dane, Rick Hess, Josh Lieberman, Stacey Sher and Richard Weitz.
Participants in last year’s event included Anne Hathaway, Robert De Niro, Jamie Foxx, Zach Braff, Natasha Bedingfield, Gavin Rossdale, Linda Perry, and Seth MacFarlane, among others.
“The health crisis of COVID-19 has created a parallel unemployment crisis and Chrysalis is uniquely positioned to help our community recover,” said Chrysalis President & CEO Mark Loranger. “Over the past year, we have welcomed more than 5,000 new clients virtually. And in the same way that we had to transition to a virtual service model, we are also incredibly proud to have the support of our donors and community members who are celebrating with us online at Chrysalis Night In instead of meeting in person at the Butterfly Ball.”
Tickets to this year’s event begin at $50.00 per household, making this exclusive event accessible to all individuals across the globe who believe in the organization’s powerful mission.
For more information on ticketing or sponsorship details, call (310) 401-9393, e-mail Lori.Simpson@Changelives.org, or visit ChangeLives.org/CNI.
About Chrysalis
Chrysalis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a pathway to self-sufficiency for people experiencing homelessness and economic barriers to the workforce by providing the resources and support needed to prepare for, find, and retain employment. Since 1984, Chrysalis has served more than 74,000 individuals at its five centers and locations throughout Southern California. In 2020, more than 1,600 Chrysalis clients secured employment while participating in Chrysalis’ programs and more than 1,600 participants worked a transitional job with the organization’s social enterprise.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chrysalis decided to postpone the organization’s iconic Butterfly Ball and hosted the first Chrysalis Night In on May 14, 2020. The virtual event kept the spirit of the traditional in-person gala and gathered supporters for an evening of entertainment online. Chrysalis Night In and the Butterfly Ball have raised more than $18 million. These funds directly support Chrysalis’ programs and services including one-on-one case management, resume-writing services, practice interviews, online job application assistance, and transitional job opportunities with the organization’s employment social enterprise. Chrysalis centers and locations are in Downtown Los Angeles, Orange County (Anaheim), the San Fernando Valley (Pacoima), Santa Monica, and South Los Angeles (DOORS).
Learn more at ChangeLives.org.
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