H.E.L.P. Board Treasurer, Michael Barth, and his wife Honeya, opened their ocean front Portuguese Bend Beach Club home for a lovely reception and sit down dinner, dining alfresco to thank volunteers, Advisors, and Major Donors for their support. Executive Director Britt Huff gave an overview of programs and services provided to seniors over the past […]
Safe Use of Medicines for Older Adults
Jerry’s Story Jerry looked at his five pill bottles. It was getting hard to keep track of his growing list of medicines. He needed a way to remember what each medicine was for, how much to take, and when.
H.E.L.P. Receives McMillen Family Foundation Grant
H.E.L.P. receives McMillen Family Foundation grant to address the growing problem of alcohol and drug abuse among older adults.
H.E.L.P. Goes Wild Fundraising for Seniors
This year H.E.L.P. celebrated its annual fundraiser with a Wild, Wild West theme, which brought out many fun costumes. Guests were greeted at the door with complimentary champagne and appetizers, and the opportunity to browse through the many wonderful silent auction baskets beautifully presented by Gala Chair, Nancy Scott, and her committee. H.E.L.P. Board Chair, […]
Don’t Miss the Next “Seniors – Don’t Be Scammed” Presentation
Join H.E.L.P. , Keep-Safe and other resource vendors at the Torrance Police Department’s presentation of “Seniors -Don’t Be Scammed”. Learn lots of important information about keeping you and your loved ones safe from predators who are trying to separate you from your information and money. The program is free, no reservations required and light refreshments […]
SAVE THE DATE – 2016 Sandwich Generation Forum
Join H.E.L.P. at the KNX 10.70 “A Sandwich Generation Forum: Caring for Loved Ones From Aging Parents to Growing Children” on October 1, 2016. The event is sponsored by KNX 10.70 radio. Free Admission – 25 Speakers, Breakouts, Resource Expo, Food News live, Food Trucks and Health Screenings. See calendar for more details. […]
H.E.L.P. Honors Longtime Volunteers
H.E.L.P. Honorees Left to right, H.E.L.P. Executive Director Britt Huff (back row), with H.E.L.P.’s 2016 award recipients: Sharon Ryan, Sharon Guthrie, and Sherry May Published in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News 6/23/16 Sharon Guthrie, Sharon Ryan and Sherry May were recognized at Healthcare and Elder Law Programs’ 20th Anniversary gala celebration June 10 at the […]
CELEBRATE SUMMER 2016 WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
H.E.L.P.’s 2016 20th Anniversary Celebrate Summer fundraiser gala, themed “Roaring 20’s Great Gatsby Ball”, was a great success, thanks to all our wonderful supporters, donors, and sponsors. The attendees celebrated with a fun reception and silent auction with lively 20’s music provided by DJ Tony Aguilar. Bidding was brisk. This was followed by a […]
H.E.L.P. Receives Grant from HomeStreet Bank
Evelyn Salinas, who is a member of the H.E.L.P. Board of Directors, has been actively involved in H.E.L.P.’s efforts to expand its community classes in the South Bay to support seniors in more low income areas. HomeStreet Bank has been very supportive of these community outreach efforts. Britt Huff noted that the advantage of […]
Autumn Sunset 2015, H.E.L.P. Fall Fundraiser
The October H.E.L.P. Fall fundraiser, Autumn Sunset, was a fun opportunity for longtime friends and supporters to get together to celebrate the work of H.E.L.P. It was also wonderful to make so many new friends. True to its theme, H.E.L.P. supporters were treated to a colorful sunset overlooking the panoramic harbor -to-ocean view at the […]
H.E.L.P. Celebrate Summer 2015 Gala Raises Funds for Senior Services
H.E.L.P.’s annual Celebrate Summer dinner-dance fundraiser, hosted at the Palos Verdes Golf Club, was a fun opportunity for supporters to dress up for “The Golden Age of Hollywood” theme. The Ralph Scriba Family was the Grand Presenting Sponsor and the Diamond sponsor was Toyota Motor Sales, USA. At the entry, guests encountered life-sized cutouts of […]
H.E.L.P. Supporters enjoy “Autumn Sunset” Fall Fundraiser
H.E.L.P. hosted its very successful Fall 2014 Fundraiser, Autumn Sunset, at the beautiful oceanfront home of Lisa and Chuck Noski on a balmy October evening. The proceeds from the wine-tasting event, with light supper, will benefit programs and services for seniors and their families. The event was chaired by H.E.L.P. Board Treasurer, Laura Kauls, CPA., […]
Grand Masquerade 2013 Was A Huge Success!
H.E.L.P. hosted its 2013 annual Celebrate Summer dinner-dance fundraiser on June 28 at the Palos Verdes Golf Club. The event, themed The Grand Masquerade, was co-chaired by H.E.L.P. Board Vice Chair Sharon Ryan and Advisory Board member Nancy Scott. They handed out colorful Mardi Gras beads at the door as H.E.L.P. Executive Director, Dr. Britt […]