Nov 262013
 
Wheel Of Fortune Supports Disadvantaged Single Parents With Children

Everybody likes Wheel Of Fortune. There is Hollywood’s glitz and glamour. There are two beloved TV personalities: Pat Sajak and Vanna White. (Ladies: which one of us isn’t interested what’s Vanna wearing tonight?…) The game is intellectually stimulating. The contestants’ emotions allow us to feel as if we were a part of the excitement. Wheel Of Fortune is a blast! Over the years, it has become also a television staple and an integral part of our lives.

As most of you know Enlightened Helping Hand Foundation is preparing for our annual fundraiser and Silent Auction. The goal is to raise money for the many poor, unemployed and underemployed single parents with children.
Before the event, we sent MANY donation requests to major business organizations. (As anyone who’s ever solicited donations will tell you, only a small percentage of donation requests are actually replied to and even less are dignified by a donation.) In spite of the tough economy, a few donors came through in support of disadvantaged single parents with children. Many were gracious; some were generous. THE ONE that blew us away with its heart and generosity this year is Wheel of Fortune! Who knew that behind a television game show there’s so much heart!

We were hoping for an autographed picture or two, but received so much more! The stars of Wheel of Fortune are not wax figures on a pedestal expecting worship; the whole team of Wheel of Fortune consists of real people with generous hearts! Thank you Wheel of Fortune; thank you Vanna White; thank you Pat Sajak! Thanks to YOU many struggling single parents and underprivileged children will be warm, safe and fed this Holiday Season….

Nov 122013
 
Fundraiser For Struggling Single Parent Families

On Thursday, December 5th 2013, Enlightened Helping Hand Foundation will hold its annual Fundraiser for Struggling Single Parent Families.

The focus of many fundraisers is to flatter donors with plush surroundings and a gourmet dinner. The focus of EHHF’s 2013 fundraiser is to raise funds for disadvantaged single parent families and underprivileged children in desperate need. In the context of a genuine human suffering (the looming prospect of homelessness or hunger), plush surroundings and gourmet food seem like an inappropriate indulgence. That’s why it’s been decided that this year’s Fundraiser for Struggling Single Parent Families will take a more modest form.

There will be a pizza party in Enlightened Helping Hand Foundation’s Headquarters! The event will be small and inexpensive, but its focus will remain where it belongs: on generating funds for the most vulnerable among us.

Of course, there will be fun and a wonderful silent auction as well!
EHHF expresses its appreciation to the companies who generously support our fundraising efforts:

Knott’s Berry Farm
Sherwin Williams
Green Mountain Coffee® (Keurig)
The Cheesecake Factory
P.F. Changs
Ben and Jerry

Many of the situations Enlightened Helping Hand Foundation encounters are dramatic: there’re struggling single mothers whose babies have no diapers; unemployed single mothers who have no way of feeding their children; poor single parents who share one bed with 3 children. There are some cases that are even more heartbreaking. There are single mothers “sentenced” to a life of poverty because their disabled child requires 24/7 care. There are children who’re crime victims; single mothers dealing with a trauma; single parent families facing homelessness…
These are real people, real stories of struggling single parents in a desperate need. Let’s spare one evening this Christmas Season to elevate some of the suffering of disadvantaged single parent families and underprivileged children.

If you are a successful single parent; if you used to be a single parent; if you were raised by a single parent and finally, if you don’t have a personal experience with single parenthood but care enough to support the cause, you’re welcome to participate in Enlightened Helping Hand Foundation’s 2013 Fundraiser for Struggling Single Parent Families.

A poor, single Mother and Her Special Baby Boy are at the heart of Christmas, what better way to honor the Season than by raising funds for other poor single mothers and their innocent children?…

Come one and all: everyone is welcome! If you purchase admission here  you’ll be automatically added to the guest list. If you prefer to pay at the door, RSVP please: space is limited.

Location: Enlightened Helping Hand Foundation’s Headquarters
Address: 12128 Vanowen Street; N. Hollywood, CA 91605.
Date: Thursday, December 5th 2013
Time: 7 pm
Admission: $50.00 per person
To RSVP by phone call: (818) 503-7775

Can’t come? Can you contribute an item to EHHF’s Silent Auction? Please contact us: the more money we raise, the more struggling single parent families will be helped! Prefer to donate money? Please do!

All donations are tax-deductible.

EHHF’s Fundraiser for Struggling Single Parent Families is booked above and beyond capacity! (We can’t accept any more RSVPs, sorry!) Thank you for all your RSVPs and generous support:

Enlightened Helping Hand Foundation; its Board members and staff

CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU TONIGHT!

Oct 192013
 

Enlightened Helping Hand Foundation is delighted to welcome P.F. Chang’s, the newest contributor to our annual fundraiser and silent auction.

EHHF's BeneficiaryThe funds generated during EHHF’s fundraiser will be used to expand our existing programs and assist the neediest of our beneficiaries: struggling single mothers who are sole providers and in some instances (advanced pregnancy, several small children to care for, or a disabled child that requires full time care) are unable to work.

Numerous preeminent organizations have already lent their support, among them Knott’s Berry Farm, Sherwin Williams (our on-going contributor and supporter!) and The Cheesecake Factory. Many others are about to make a commitment to the cause of disadvantaged single parent families.

Enlightened Helping Hand Foundation’s staff enjoys an occasional meal at P.F. Chang’s which may be why welcoming P.F. Chang’s aboard gives us a special pleasure.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro is well known and well liked for its ambience and delicious cuisine. P.F. Chang’s innovative, creative and fragrant dishes satisfy every taste with fewer calories than their American counterparts. Savory desserts flatter the palate. There is a selection of frozen dishes for two that take up to 13 minutes to prepare at home. There is a special party menu that will keep your party’s guests spellbound. None of it may be new to you, but not everybody knows the popular restaurant is exceptionally inclusive: it features vegetarian dishes and a gluten-free menu! There is no telling how many social dilemmas could be solved at P.F. Chang’s! (There’s also a separate children menu, of course!)
Hard to believe, but it gets even better: P.F. Chang’s Website features pages and pages of nutritional information for the health and weight-conscious guests! There’s also a suggestion for guests to advise the server of their allergies / food sensitivities prior to placing an order! If you ask me, it doesn’t get better than this: lovely surroundings, caring staff and enjoyable meal that’s actually good for you, even if you’re on a special diet!

If you enjoy eating well and healthy, visit:

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro (at Sherman Oaks Galleria!)
15301 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 784-1694
Website: http://www.PFChangs.com

Oct 062013
 

EHHF works every day to meet emergency needs of poor single parent families; to secure enough food for them and to organize weekly self-sufficiency workshops.
We have many accomplishments and are gaining more and more powerful allies. No matter how hard we work however, achieving certain goals requires… plain, old cash.

Enlightened Helping Hand Foundation is currently preparing for its annual fundraiser and is calling on all those who support the cause of disadvantaged single parent families to pitch in. (Just imagine, if everyone of the millions of people who profess their support expressed it by donating ONE, single dollar each: how many lives could be saved, changed, helped back on track!!!)

There are too many single parent families at risk. Some of the single parents can’t find work; some are about to become homelessness; some are seriously ill. Some of the children we serve are victims of crime; others are dealing with autism; most, share the burdens of their parents’ worries. Money has the power to change their lives!

EHHF’s preparations for our annual fundraiser are on their way. To keep you updated on their progress, we’ll be posting our thanks to the organizations and individuals who are supporting our fundraiser on EHHF’s blog.

This week, Enlightened Helping Hand Foundation expresses its very special thanks for contributing to our 2013 fundraiser to: Knott’s Berry Farm and The Cheesecake Factory in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Parallel to the fundraiser’s preparations, EHHF plans its Christmas party for the unemployed and underemployed single parents and their children. This year, courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood, the single parents who made the most progress while attending EHHF’s self-sufficiency workshops will be recognized with Universal Studios Hollywood passes! Just like self-sufficiency pays, so does hard work in the classroom! Two of the best students will get the passes, it’s our hope that all others will be inspired to fight for their self-sufficiency a little bit harder… Kudos to Universal Studios Hollywood for providing such a generous incentive to EHHF’s self-sufficiency workshops’ students!

Each of the organizations that has donated to either Enlightened Helping Hand Foundation’s fundraiser or Christmas party is a landmark in Southern California and each contributes to the wellness of our community. Please check their Websites and plan to visit them soon: after all, we express our values in the way we chose to spend our money. Spend yours with companies that are helping disadvantaged single parents and underprivileged children!

Knott' s Berry Farm

Knott’s Berry Farm is a 160-acre theme park with attractions for every member of your family, including the youngest one. (Since 1983, Knott’s Berry Farm features Camp Snoopy, complete with the Peanuts characters.)
The attractions include: Fast Lane, Calico Railroad, Roller Coasters, Thrill Rides, Family Rides, Children’s Rides, Camp Snoopy, Water Rides as well as Live Entertainment, California MarketPlace for fun shopping, Dining and – of course! – SEASONAL ATTRACTIONS.
Knott’s Berry Farm
8039 Beach Boulevard.
Buena Park, CA USA 90620
Website: https://www.knotts.com/

Universal Studios Of Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood guarantees a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place! Thrilling theme park rides and shows, a real working movie studio, and Los Angeles’ best shops, restaurants and cinemas all in one place at Universal studios Hollywood CityWalk. Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that’s fun for the whole family.
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Website: http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/

The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory offers rich and varied menu, including calorie-conscious, traditional, eclectic, mini as well as lavish list of desserts and beverages. All these – of course! – in addition to the more than 30 legendary cheesecakes that made The Cheesecake Factory famous.
The Cheesecake Factory
15301 Ventura Blvd, P-1
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Website: http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/