The bees knees! EHCA hosts annual spring fundraiser with 1920s flair
Saturday evening's Golden Gatsby Gala acted as EHCA's annual spring fundraiser, raising money for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Lawrence Park polling station will not be handicap accessible this election
Gala attendees wore their best 1920s attire for an evening full of delicious food, dancing and games of chance.
The EHCA emphasizes how important the funds raised from events like these are to those in their care.
Orphan Angels offers new services thanks to HQ remodel
'This matters a lot to us because we serve some of the most vulnerable. We serve a lot of medically complex people — people that have traches and feeding tubes, and it's our mission to give them the best absolute quality of life to make sure they have what they need,' said Jessica Crougger, director of advancement for the EHCA.
EHCA's next event will be the Motorcycle Victory Ride in August.
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- Los Angeles Times
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