P.A.T.H. – People Assisting the Homeless
On Thursday, November 15 the C.A.R.E. Project volunteers went to the P.A.T.H. shelter in Hollywood to cook dinner for 60 men and women. We also distributed lightly used clothes collected by our volunteers. My friends at the Hirshberg Foundation donated 500 toothbrushes which I delivered. Toothbrushes are one of the most requested items by the […]
50th Birthday on the America II
My Mom treated me to two days on the America II racing yacht for my 50th birthday. The America II was an America’s Cup challenger, which defeated 24 of 25 opponents…beaten only by Dennis Conner’s Stars & Stripes. We motored out to the wind line between Lanai, Molokai and Maui and she took off! We […]
Hawaiian Vacation – Maui
Mom treated me to a week in Maui for my birthday, and we stayed at the beautiful Marriott resort in Wailea. Photos are from the resort, the sunrise from the mouth of Haleakala volcano, Paia, Lahaina, lunch at Longhi’s, dinner at HailiMaili’s General Store, swimming under a rainforest waterfall and the road to Hana. Also […]
LA Cancer Challenge
The 15th Annual Cancer Challenge held today on the Veteran’s Administration Campus in Westwood. The event featured a vendor expo, a 10K Run/Walk, a 5K Run/Walk, a Kid’s Fun Run and a Halloween costume pageant. Proceeds benefit the Hirshberg Foundation for pancreatic cancer research at UCLA. I want to thank everyone at the Hirshberg Foundation […]
Mickey Fine’s 50th Anniversary Breakfast – Beverly Hills
The landmark Beverly Hills pharmacy & grill Mickey Fine’s just celebrated it’s 50th anniversary in business with a charity breakfast benefiting The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. City Councilman Julian A. Gold, MD presented the establishment’s longtime owner’s Gina Raphael & Jeff Gross with a proclamation and thanked him on behalf of the City […]
Space Shuttle Endeavour – Westchester, CA
Friday morning, the Space Shuttle took a break on it’s trip from LAX to Exposition Park, and parked on a side-street in Westchester. I happened to be driving by and saw it’s tail poking out over the buildings a block away. I parked, worked my way around the road blocks, and I found a growing […]
New Image Emergency Shelter
In July & August, C.A.R.E. Project collected donations for the New Image Emergency Shelter’s fresh start program. We served dinner to over 600 individuals. Robin Greenberg, Angel Moser, Lex Angeles Cisneros, Jocelyn De Guzman, Drew de la Houssaye, Rosanne Howard, Debora Bright-Laney and others donated their time. New Image is commited to doing more than […]
Los Angeles Business Journal Awards Luncheon – Biltmore Hotel
Members of the C.A.R.E. Project attended the Los Angeles Business Journal’s awards luncheon for non-profit and charitable organizations. Our group’s founder, Robin Greenberg, was recognized for promoting charitable contributions and volunteerism amoung westside realtors. C.A.R.E. Project is a charitable initiative of the Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Assocation of Realtors that organizes charitable drives and […]
Bob & Virginia Wilson’s 50th Anniversary – Balboa Island, CA
Sunday afternoon Bob McCaffre hosted a beautiful party to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bob and Virginia Wilson. The Wilson’s family and friends turned out and enjoyed a perfect day overlooking the bay at Balboa Island. The revelry was complimented by the amazing hors d’oeuvres and endless drinks provided by Santa Barbara based caterer Amanda […]
Medisyne Works Entertainment Party – A Downtown Penthouse
Saturday night Chicago’s Medisyne Works Entertainment hosted a casual reception for several of their artists at a cool Spring Street loft. Guests and performers included artists, singers, songwriters, poets, music producers, a comedian, a race car driver, a professional ice skater, and a guy who ran across the country to promote exercise and literacy to […]
Diesel Bookstore Reception – Brentwood Country Mart
On Sunday afternoon, family and friends attended a reception for authors Kathy Bowers and Barbara Natterson-Horowitz to celebrate the success of their book Zoobiquity. Diesel books hosted and sold out of their book an hour before the event ended.
Zoobiquity Book Signing – Peterson Automotive Museum
Zocalo, the public affairs non-profit, hosted a book party and “conversation” with the authors of the new bestseller, Zoobiquity. The book was a collaboration between UCLA Cardiologist Barbara Natterson-Horowitz and my friend, science writer Katherine Bowers. The book poses the question, “What can doctors learn from the extensive body of knowledge possessed by veterinarians and […]
West Side Homeless Outreach
In May and June, C.A.R.E. Project partnered with the West Side Homeless Outreach to provide sack lunches and socks to 200 homeless people on the Venice boardwalk. West Side Homeless Outreach, Inc. began 6 years ago with Loren Franck making and distributing sandwiches to the homeless in his community. The service continues to serve the […]
Big Bear Retreat
We had a sensational retreat in Big Bear featuring spectacular vistas, great people and inspiring presentations by Dr. Harry Morgan Moses, Daniel Nahmod and Dr. Linda Logan. Attendees included Jo, Phyllis, Lorraine, Cindy, Kaaren, Nancy, Bob, Marla, Bob, Margot, Cathy, Will, Gloria, Vicky, Lisa, Kim, Michael, Art, Glenn, Ron, Paul and too many more to […]
Westwood Transitional Village
I joined several other Realtors© at the Salvation Army’s Westwood Transitional Village to entertain kids with art projects. The Transitional Village provides temporary housing for homeless families and daycare services while parents attend counseling, look for work and secure permanent housing. For more information: Westwood Transitional Village
Jaguar XKX Concept Car
Is this a car or an angry extraterrestrial beast? It a bit overdone for my taste…more aggressive than elegant. Maybe Jaguar is considering a more affordable alternative to the supercar. Photo Source: Fubiz.net
Bessie Pregerson Child Development Center
On Tuesday, March 27 the C.A.R.E. Project volunteers visited the Bessie Pregerson Child Development Center at the Salvation Army to drop off donations and play with the children. Robin Greenberg, Lisa Nevins, Debora Bright-Laney, Drew de la Houssaye, Kathryn Shafer & Jim Crane came out to support this great cause. The Bessie Pregerson Child Development […]
Dream House Raffle – Special Olympics
Special Olympics Southern California’s Dream Home Raffle is a large fundraiser. The raffle aims to raise funds for Special Olympics Southern California in its continuing effort to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society. In addition to supporting Special Olympics Southern California, the raffle will be giving […]
Adopt a Pet
Make your house a home. Fill it with love. Adopt a pet from a local rescue shelter or pound.
Have a Nice Day! (they’re free)
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Ocean Park Community Center
On Feburary 27th, 2012 the Board of Realtors© brought donations of lightly used clothes to the Ocean Park Community Center (OPCC) which provides shelter, clothing, food and counseling to Santa Monica’s homeless community. We also volunteered at the front desk, in the clothes closet and in the kitchen. Three bags of clothes that I donated […]
Famous English Mansions & Estates
Downton Abbey’s Highclere isn’t the only grand old manor house that’s getting a lot of screen time. Some English estates rival Judy Dench for frequent film appearances. Highclere Castle Wrotham Park Syon House, Isleworth, Greater London Harlaxton Man, Grantham, Lincolnsire Burleigh House Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Mentmore Towers, Mentmore, Buckinghamshire Wilton House, Wilton, Wiltshire Eton […]
Syon House, Greater London – England
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