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Long Beach, Calif. –Motivational speaker Gabrielle Bernstein, “Getting Things Done” best-selling author David Allen and fitness guru and creator of TurboJam, Chalene Johnson are just a few of the keynote speakers during the 30th Annual California Women’s Conference at the Long Beach Conference Center in Long Beach, California on December 7-8, 2016. Kaynote speakers will present on the Conference theme of, “Women of the Future – Leading the Way,” along with other notable speakers, songwriter Lovey James, CNN news anchor Carol Costello, businesswoman and author Sharon Lechter and American actress Chenoa Maxwell. They are among more than twenty speakers along with Five Acres CEO Chanel Boutakidis, who will address the conference this year. Attendees will be encouraged to get inspired, get connected and get results with other women who are making major moves around the globe!

Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Peterson shares, “Go into the new year giving yourself the gift of two days to redefine what it means to live YOUR best life.  I’m overwhelmed by the change in women from when they walk through the door to the time they leave….and the projects they take on that make our world a better place for all of us!  It’s truly inspirational to see Women of the future leading the way by collectively building a growing community of empowered, business savvy, forward looking women!”

 Registration is now open for the Conference which will be hosted at the Long Beach Convention Center on December 7 and 8, 2016. California Women’s Conference is the longest running and largest women’s conference in the country, attracting more than 18,000 attendees globally; in person and via live web camera. Attendees come together for two full days with the world’s top speakers for empowerment, networking, professional development and personal growth.

Speakers will share their experiences and expertise on a variety of topics including leadership and motivation, small business and entrepreneurship, social media and branding, healthy living, human rights, social services, education, fashion and film. This year’s theme of, “Women of the Future – Leading the Way” encourages women to take a bigger part in changing the course of their own lives and within their communities.  The Conference will focus on the “5 to Thrive” program which focuses on the five key areas of life: Financial, Career, Physical, Social and Community well-being.

In year’s past, the California Women’s Conference has hosted top speakers from around the globe including Huffington Post co-founder Ariana Huffington, Jack Canfield, author of “Chicken Soup for the Soul” and acclaimed actress, Rosie Perez.  The entire list of speakers and their biographies can be found on the California Women’s Conference website http://womennetwork.com/cwc/speakers-2016/

The Conference Exhibit Hall features a bustling “town center” for attendees to delight in with dozens of businesses and charities offering services and products, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy other exciting opportunities that appeal to women!

Tickets range from individual for $149.00 up to VIP Platinum for $750.00. Tables can be purchased for $2500.00 up to $7500.00 for VIP. To register for the Conference or learn more please explore our website, http://womennetwork.com/cwc/home/  follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/thewomennetwork Like our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/thewomennetwork

To apply for a media credentials please contact Media Advisory Leader and Five Acres Director of Communications, Rebecca Haussling @ (310) 922-7384 or email at rhaussling@5acres.org

About California Women’s Conference and Women Network

Women Network is a global community for women offering tools and resources to empower women to live their best lives, spotlight achievements from women around the world, and support women in leadership roles. WomenNetwork.com is a natural spinoff that continues the important conversations that happen at the California Women’s Conference – the longest, largest conference for women. More at www.womennetwork.com

About Five Acres

Five Acres is a child welfare agency ensuring every child has a safe, healthy and permanent family solution through advocacy, prevention and evidenced-based services. Established as an orphanage in 1888, today Five Acres offers an array of services including community – based mental health and deaf services, wrap around, therapeutic behavioral services, residential care, foster care, adoption and a nonpublic therapeutic school. In 2015 Five Acres served over 8,500 children and their families across five counties. Visit us at www.5acres.org

Five Acres is pleased to announce our new Corporate Partnership Program, an opportunity for a corporate partner to think bigger, beyond an event sponsorship!

In exchange for underwriting a cause-awareness campaign, your company can receive co-branding with Five Acres & attract new clients who value the collaboration between your business and a nonprofit.  Aligning your business with Five Acres can help with brand perception, enhance your corporate responsibility and encourage your employees to get involved!

Five Acres has (4) key cause awareness campaigns throughout the year; Adoption Awareness (November,) Child Abuse Prevention(April,) Foster Care Awareness (May,) and Mental Health Awareness (May.) Opportunities to co-brand and collaborate with Five Acres include (but are not limited to,) print, outdoor, radio and TV commercials. With a pledge, match, or contribution our corporate partners gain access to exclusive events, custom content on social media, logo inclusion, volunteer/in-service days, recognition on our donor wall and so much more!

Please contact Rebecca Haussling at 626.773.3809 or email rhaussling@5acres.org to discuss all the various ways in which your corporation or business can partner with Five Acres to maximize your giving efforts.

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Altadena, CA – Five Acres announced today, that its CEO Chanel Boutakidis received the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2016 Nonprofit Leader of the Year Award on Tuesday, July 19 at a ceremony for the Asian Business Awards held at the Omni Hotel Los Angeles.

The awards ceremony, along with a special supplement inside the July 25th edition of LA Business Journal shares the stories and outstanding achievements in a business within the Asian community.

Ms. Boutakidis spoke during her acceptance speech, of the foster care system in LA County and how Five Acres is helping to positively impact the services and programs provided for children and families in crisis.  Five Acres’ mission is to promote safety, well-being and permanency for children and families by building on their strengths and empowering them within communities.  As one of the oldest child welfare organizations, Five Acres started in 1888 as an orphanage for 40 boys. Today, the agency serves more than 8, 500 clients and helps spread the word for the need for more foster families with a unique combination of expertise, experience, innovation and advocacy.  More at 5acres.org

(Altadena, June 15, 2016) – Five Acres, a 128 year old child and family services organization based in Altadena California, hosted its annual gala at the historic Gamble House with more than 250 of Pasadena’s leading community members, politicians, supporters, and volunteers on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Gala co-chairs Chris Selak of Lionsgate Entertainment and Sandy Walia of Wells Fargo, along with twenty dedicated gala sponsorship committee members planned an unforgettable evening to raise funds for Five Acres programs and services. The gala had an exceptional year, bringing in generous donations from live and silent auctions, tickets sales and sponsorships.

Chief Advancement Officer Jennifer Berger shares,

 “This year’s gala was a success largely because of our incredibly supportive donors and volunteers including our amazing gala sponsorship committee. The funds we raised will help to positively change the lives of many children and families in our community and for that I could not be more proud to be a part of the Five Acres family”

The evening, inspired by the historic setting, began with an Edwardian themed cocktail garden party featuring hors d’oeuvres by local chef extraordinaire, Claude & Co Catering, and complemented by a silent auction including items from Disney, Warner Bros, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, local  high end restaurants, luxury retailers and a highly anticipated live auction including a trip for two to New York City to visit the set of “Orange is the New Black,” a chance to attend this year’s, “ESPYS” and a stunning Porsche Design Dashboard P’6612 Timepiece.

Celebrity emcees, actors Carla Gugino (San Andreas, Spy Kids, Entourage) and Matthew Lillard (Scream, The Descendants, Scooby Do 1 & 2.) kept the  guests entertained and helped to maintained the flow all evening. A gorgeous 1934 Packard was parked out front of The Gamble House for photo “opps,”  The Happiness Band played big band and jazz favorites and the night was capped with a lively dance routine performed by dancers as seen on “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance.”  

 Founded in 1888, Five Acres mission is to promote safety, wellbeing and permanency for children and their families by building on their strengths and empowering them within communities. The funds raised from the event support the more than 8, 500 children and families served by the nonprofit organization.  More at 5acres.org