Friends! With Benefits

FRIENDS! WITH BENEFITS is a philanthropic party and benefit concert. Featuring the music of local musicians and comedians while showcasing the work of non-profit organizations working to support our communities affected by homelessness, incarceration, and the foster care system, FRIENDS! WITH BENEFITS aims to connect friends with volunteer and future donation opportunities across Los Angeles.  Come hang, see great music and comedy, play games, hit the photobooth, enjoy free food and drink from our sponsors, and learn more about some incredible non-profits doing outstanding work in LA. A HUGE thank you to SMUGGLER for donating their space to host this event!  FRIENDS! * FREE FOOD * BEER * THC BEVVIES * COFFEE * COMEDY * MUSIC * ART * FUN! This event is 21+  RSVP Required for entry!  $5 suggested donation LINEUP: Chanel & The Circus  / @chanelandthecircus Jillesque / @jillesque Talk2Strangers / @talk2strangersmusic  Doll Klaw / @dollklaw Bby Dre / @bby_dre Annie Paradis / @annieparadis_ Mary Jane French / @maryjanefrench NON-PROFIT PARTNERS: Alexandria House  Works to safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to economic stability and permanent housing. Learn more at https://www.alexandriahouse.org/ Set For Life In partnership with the LA film community, Set for Life creates safe and comfortable homes for foster teens aging out of care and youths experiencing homelessness. Learn more at http://setforlifela.org/ A Sense of Home (ASOH)  Creates first-ever homes for former foster youth who “age out” of the foster care system having never been adopted. Learn more at https://asenseofhome.org/ Manifest Works  ManifestWorks turns real-world experience into learning opportunities for those impacted by foster care, homelessness and incarceration. Learn more at https://www.manifestworks.org/ Downtown Women's Center (DWC) The Downtown Women’s Center was founded in 1978, making it the first and only organization in Los Angeles focused exclusively on serving and empowering women experiencing homelessness and formerly homeless women. Throughout the years, the Downtown Women’s Center has grown to include many programs and support services, including a drop-in day center, permanent supportive housing, and health care services. DWC was the first permanent supportive housing provider for women in the U.S. Learn more at https://www.downtownwomenscenter.org/ MADE by DWC will also be selling handmade homegoods and gifts from their DTLA boutique! In 2010, MADE by DWC was launched offering women the opportunity to earn income while gaining job skills and experience. Women are employed within the social enterprise and attend skill-development workshops while receiving additional employment support services. Every purchase you make at MADE by DWC empowers women transitioning out of homelessness. FRIENDS! WE'RE EXCITED TO SEE YOU THERE! Stay tuned as we announce more artists leading up to the event @friends.with.benefits.la on Instagram! F!W/B would like to thank our sponsors: FIRESTONE WALKER BREWING CO. CA Beer PERONI Imported Beer TINLEY Non-Alcoholic THC Beverages SHARKY's Mexican Food ECOMIND SET Green Services and of course, SMUGGLER!


Event Details

Start:
12:00 AM on November 17, 2019


Location

Smuggler Inc.
823 Seward Street
Los Angeles, CA

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