Dine around the world in your own backyard! Five Acres is thrilled to partner with two delicious restaurants this summer for giveback events. Dine with Mijares Mexican Restaurant on Palmetto Avenue in Pasadena on July 11 and New Moon Restaurant on June 28 and a portion of the proceeds will support Five Acres. Let’s chow down and do good together! Click here to RSVP and share the event with others!
Dear Five Acres Friends,
Five Acres is committed to the health and safety of our family, including the children in our care, our staff, volunteers, supporters and community. In light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 updates by the World Health Organization, CDC and federal as well as local government, Five Acres has established a Pandemic Prevention Protocol to limit the transmission of COVID-19 and to protect the well-being of our community.
This past weekend, the CDC advised against gatherings of 50 or more people over the next eight weeks and today that guidance dropped to gatherings of 10 people or more. Based on these guidelines, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our Five Acres Sunsets in Santorini Gala, scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at the beautiful home of Diane and John Vidalakis. We look forward to rescheduling this special event to celebrate the work of child welfare advocates and supporters of Five Acres at a later date.
Please accept our deepest gratitude for your continued commitment to our mission of helping more children connect with permanent, loving families. Your support is needed now, more than ever, as we strive to protect the Five Acres children in our care and the dedicated staff who support our mission.
We are living in exceptional times and events are evolving rapidly. Over the coming weeks, we encourage you to balance the need to stay healthy and care for your family as we do the same for the community and children of Five Acres. Stay well and thank you for your support!
For any questions you may have regarding the gala, please contact the Advancement Office at 626.773.3776 or events@5acres.org.
Wishing you well and safe,
Mimi Carter & Don Boline
5A Board Members and 5A Sunsets in Santorini Gala Co-Chairs
Thanks to our 2020 Gala Sponsorship Committee Co-Chairs Don Boline & Mimi Carter; Auction Co-Chairs Kathleen Green and Shoshana Puccia; Opportunity Co-Chairs Natalie Bazarevitsch, Trish Gonzales & Nicole Rasic; and Committee Jennifer Berger, Andie Burke, Renee Chang, Chelby Crawford, Michele Doll, Tami Gittleman, Sheila Grether-Marion, Kirsten Hansen, Brandon Ito, Dawn Kim, Kelley Bannon Lashley, Heather Lillard, Celeste Liversidge, Sue McGuirl, Matt McIntyre, Nick Mosaquites, Mariann Nolan, Kris Ordaz, Chris Selak, Erin Sloan, Emily Street, and Erica Tejeda.
If you are unable to attend and would like to support the gala, please click the donate button below to make a contribution to help the children and families of Five Acres. Thank you.
To download the form, click the form graphic or click here to download the supporter package. Fax completed forms to (626) 585-1789 or mail to Five Acres Advancement Office: 760 W. Mountain View St., Altadena, CA 91001. To make a donation by phone, please call (626) 773-3770.
For other event information, please call (626) 773-3776 or email Events@5acres.org with questions.
[Altadena, Calif] May 25, 2017 – Floe Financial Partners is supporting Five Acres, a child and family service agency, in tandem with the investment firm’s 30th anniversary. This will include a relationship of the two organizations at Five Acres events and on other public platforms. The sponsorship provides Five Acres and Floe Financial Partners the opportunity to extend the reach of both organizations and advocate for the more than 20,000 children currently living in foster care in L.A. County. The collaboration also highlights both organizations’ commitment to the safety and well-being of the children and families in our community.
Rob Floe (President) of Floe Financial Partners, Jennifer Berger of Five Acres and Kenneth Sanchez (Vice President) of Floe Financial Partners
“I’ve been a supporter of Five Acres since 1990. During these years they have prospered and provided life-saving services to thousands of children and families. We consider Five Acres as a ‘home run’ investment!” said Rob Floe, President and CEO of Floe Financial Partners.
Since 1987, Floe Financial Partners, Inc. has enabled individuals, families, charities, and corporations to work toward their financial goals. The firm currently manages more than $400 million in client assets through their association with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC. Floe Financial Partners serves clients as a fee-based asset manager, providing investment advice as an independent advisory practice. Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. Floe Financial Partners is a separate entity from WFAFN.
Rob Floe has been advising private clients, charitable organizations and companies since 1987. He has served on the advisory board to the president of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. He has also served on the boards of non-profit organizations in the community for the past 25 years. Rob is a longstanding Five Acres supporter and advocate, having served on the agency’s board of directors and as an ambassador from 2009–2014.
As noted by Five Acres’ Chief Advancement Officer Jennifer Berger, the relationship is a reflection of Floe’s long-time commitment to the Five Acres’ mission. “As an almost 130-year-old agency committed to serving children and families, working with Rob Floe and Floe Financial Partners in celebration of their 30 years helping families in the community with financial services and dedication to nonprofits is an honor. Thank you!”
About Five Acres
Five Acres is a child and family service agency ensuring every child has a safe, healthy and permanent family solution through advocacy, prevention and evidence-based services. Established as an orphanage in 1888, today Five Acres offers programs spanning a full continuum of care including community – based counseling and support services, intensive residential care, a therapeutic school for special needs students, and foster care and adoption services. In 2016, Five Acres served over 8,700 children and their families across five counties. Visit 5acres.org for more information.
Do good for your body and for others! Nékter Juice Bar in Pasadena is generously giving back 20% of the proceeds from purchases made on Tuesday, May 30 2017. Bring a friend and stop by between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and be sure to show this flyer (on your phone or printed out) when placing your order! Click here to download the flyer PDF.
[Altadena, Calif] – Five Acres has received a $1 million dollar gift from the Helen and Will Webster Foundation to improve and enhance all eight of the residential cottages located on the organization’s main campus in Altadena. The gift has been made in honor of Helen Webster, who passed away in February 2017.
This extremely generous contribution follows two gifts made by the family foundation in 2016, which were designated to help install keyless access on all of the main campus perimeter doors and replace the hallway carpets and flooring in the residential cottages.
“We are honored and greatly appreciative of the Helen and Will Webster Foundation for their wonderful generosity and concern for the children living at Five Acres. Transformative gifts like these truly make it possible to provide the best services to our clients for many years to come,” said Chanel Boutakidis, Five Acres Chief Executive Officer.
Helen and Will Webster
The Helen Webster Cottage Care Project will support critical improvements to the comfort and safety of Five Acres’ residential cottages, helping children heal and thrive. The project will begin in 2017 and is set to be completed in 2018, which also marks Five Acres’ 130th Anniversary. The residential cottages house approximately 80 children, ages 6-14, on the Five Acres campus. The residential treatment program provides intensive, temporary out-of-home care and therapeutic services for children and their families, as well as transitional shelter care for girls with a focus on sibling sets.
The Helen Webster Cottage Care Project will enhance the well-being and care of the children living at Five Acres who are working towards reunification with their biological families or foster care or adoption placements.
“As a fellow Five Acres supporter, we are so appreciative of and grateful for Rich Webster and his family for providing needed cottage improvements to ensure the safety and comfort of children in residential treatment,” said longtime benefactor and former Board Chair Andrew Crowell. “Thank you to Rich and the Webster Family Foundation for being advocates and supporters of the children of Five Acres, both now and for years to come.”
“Helping vulnerable children and families in crisis is very important to my entire family,” shared Rich Webster, speaking on behalf of the Helen and Will Webster Foundation. “This gift honors my parents’ vision and heart for children, and will be a lasting and meaningful expression of my mother’s legacy. We hope our support brings hope and healing to the children living at Five Acres during this transitional time in their lives.”
About Five Acres
Five Acres is a child and family service agency that ensures every child has a safe, healthy, and permanent family solution through advocacy, prevention, and evidence-based services. Established as an orphanage in 1888, today Five Acres offers programs spanning a full continuum of care including community-based counseling and support services, intensive residential care, a therapeutic school for students with special needs, and foster care and adoption services. In 2016, Five Acres served more than 8,700 children and families throughout Southern California.
Add some flavor and spice to your day! El Cholo Café Pasadena is Giving back to Five Acres on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 -11am opening until 10pm! Dine for lunch or dinner, or grab some friends for margaritas and enjoy happy hour. Be sure to show this flier while dining or when picking up a to-go order and Five Acres will receive 15% of proceeds from the day. Click here to download the flier PDF. Call (626) 795-5800 to book your reservations today!
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Altadena, Calif –Five Acres, a child and family service organization, and Gamble Jones Investment Counsel, a leader in wealth management, have announced a strategic partnership in conjunction with Five Acres’ new Corporate Partnership Program. The partnership provides Five Acres and Gamble Jones the opportunity to heighten the visibility of both agencies and advocate for the more than 20,000 children currently living in foster care in L.A. County. The new partnership highlights both agencies’ commitment to the safety and well-being of the children and families in our community.
Gamble Jones Investment Counsel will partner with Five Acres for the annual advocacy campaign promoting National Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, rooted in community awareness, safety, and keeping families together. The corporate partnership will include co-branding of the two agencies, in-service days, and a cross promotion of both of their services.
“We know the importance of investing in our community and we are proud to partner with Five Acres – an amazing organization that has served children and families for over 129 years!” said Alison Gamble, President of Gamble Jones Investment Counsel.
Gamble Jones was founded in 1956 to serve the investment needs of individuals, families and non-profit organizations. Managing over $1 billion in client assets, Gamble Jones Investment Counsel serves clients through a seasoned team of relationship managers, investment analysts and a Client Service Team. Gamble Jones founder, James N. Gamble, was the great grandson of David Gamble, founder of Proctor and Gamble. Jim’s vision in 1956 was to create a firm that could do more than exclusively offer portfolio management advice. He wanted the firm to be a family office that could serve as a resource for clients in the numerous areas of their finances as well.
Jennifer Berger, Five Acres CAO (left) and Alison Gamble, President Gamble Jones Investment Counsel
“Partnering with Gamble Jones, a longstanding community establishment with a shared mission of serving the needs of children and families in our backyard, is a privilege for Five Acres and an opportunity with their support to expand more awareness of the critical need of keeping families safe and intact. Thank you Gamble Jones for your care and heart!” said Jennifer Berger, Five Acres Chief Advancement Officer.
Five Acres is a child and family service agency ensuring every child has a safe, healthy and permanent family solution through advocacy, prevention and evidence-based services. Established as an orphanage in 1888, today Five Acres offers programs spanning a full continuum of care including community – based counseling and support services, intensive residential care, a therapeutic school for special needs students, and foster care and adoption services. In 2015, Five Acres served over 8,700 children and their families across five counties. Visit 5acres.org for more information. Five Acres’ Mission Statement
Five Acres held our 129th Annual Meeting and board celebration at the Rococo Room in Pasadena on March 8, 2017. Five Acres friends and family celebrated 129 years of service. New board members were installed and many of our special friends which included donors, former staff and volunteers were thanked and recognized during the evening’s festivities. We invite you to visit the photo gallery for the event by clicking here. Photos by m. kobe photography.
Altadena, Calif—(Wednesday, March 8, 2017)
Five Acres announced the addition of three new board members to the agency’s Board of Directors. Celeste Liversidge, Scott Street, and Erica Tejeda will all be joining the Board as new members after years of involvement with various Five Acres committees. The three new members were inducted at the agency’s 129th Annual Meeting, held at the Rococo Room in Pasadena on Wednesday, March 8, 2017.
“We are pleased to welcome Celeste, Scott, and Erica to the Five Acres board and family,” said Chanel Boutakidis, Five Acres CEO. “Each of these individuals brings a high caliber of experience, passion, and advocacy to our agency, as well as a shared commitment to our mission. They will bring great strength to the leadership of Five Acres as we continue to face changes in the child welfare industry and help 20,000 children find permanent family solutions by 2020.”
Celeste Liversidge is an adoption attorney at Adoption Law Group, an adoption law firm based in Pasadena. Celeste has been practicing exclusively in the field of adoption law since 2001. She is a fellow of both the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and the Academy of California Adoption Lawyers. She is a member of the National Association of Counsel for Children, Christian Adoption Legal Services, National Council For Adoption and the North American Council on Adoptable Children. Celeste earned her law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law and her undergraduate degree from Westmont College. She has served on numerous boards and as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine School of Law. Celeste currently serves on the Five Acres Advancement Committee, and has served on the Five Acres Gala Committee for the past two years.
Scott Street is an attorney at Safarian Choi & Bolstad in Los Angeles, where he represents real estate companies, developers, Fortune 500 companies, local businesses, public interest organizations, and individuals. He also continues to advise political candidates and government officials, stemming from his prior work as a political researcher and strategist for political campaigns and companies throughout the country. Prior to joining Safarian Choi & Bolstad, Scott worked at firms such as Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld and Miller Barondess, LLP. Scott received his law degree from Loyola Law School, where he was a Dean Scholar. Scott is an avid golfer, and lives in Pasadena with his wife Emily and their son. Scott serves on the Advisory Board for the Western Center for Law & Poverty. He also currently serves on the Five Acres Advancement Committee, and will be Co-Chairing the Five Acres Golf Committee for the second year in a row.
Erica Tejeda is a 14-year Wells Fargo veteran, and serves as the Vice President and Pasadena District Manager, where she manages over 200 team members at 12 banking stores in Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Montrose and San Gabriel. Prior to this role, Erica served as Vice President and Wells Fargo at Work Director for Southern California with a territory spanning from the Calexico board to Palm Springs. She also served on the Board of Directors for the Whole Child and the Pasadena Educational Foundation. Erica resides in Los Angeles with her three children, daughter Mya and sons Brayden and Cruz. She holds a Bachelor of Science from California State University, Fullerton. Erica has served on the Five Acres Golf Committee for the past two years.
About Five Acres
Five Acres is a child and family service agency that ensures every child has a safe, healthy and permanent family solution through advocacy, prevention and evidence-based services. Established as an orphanage in 1888, today Five Acres offers programs spanning a full continuum of care including community-based counseling and support services, intensive residential care, a therapeutic school for students with special needs, and foster care and adoption services. In 2015, Five Acres served over 8,700 children and their families across five counties in Southern California. To learn more, visit us at www.5acres.org.
Be transported back in time to the peak of ’50s glamour at A Night in Havana: Five Acres’ 32nd Annual Golf Classic and Dinner! Since its origins, the Five Acres Golf Classic has raised more than $4 million in critical funds supporting foster care, adoption and mental health services for kids and families in crisis in Los Angeles. So whether you choose to golf or gambol in your guayabera, come kick up your heels for a great cause at A Night in Havana!
A Night in Havana Single Ticket: $150
A Night in Havana Table of 10: $1,500
*New!* Individual Golfer Ticket + A Night in Havana Dinner: $695
Morning and afternoon: Golf tournament
5:00 pm
The Havana Bar opens
6:30 pm
Dinner • Live Auction • Awards
8:30 pm
Dancing
Attire: Havana glamour: guayaberas, fedoras and 1950’s vintage encouraged!
Please CLICK HERE to see our sponsorship and underwriting opportunities, then make your selection below.
To donate wine, spirits or an auction item to our event, please CLICK HERE and send the completed form to events@5acres.org.
Our sponsors and underwriters walk the walk when it comes to helping vulnerable kids connect with and stay in permanent families.
Our heartfelt gratitude to all those who lend their support to the cause.
Can’t attend but would love to support? CLICK HERE to donate and support at-risk families and foster youth.
Contact events@5acres.org for more information on this special event.
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