CELEBRATING EASTER WITH THOUSANDS OF HOMELESS AT THE LOS ANGELES MISSION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Los Angeles, California, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) April 18, 2011 -- Contact: Steve Ruppe
949-584-9086


WHAT: Los Angeles Mission, celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2011, will serve more than 3,000 meals, provide nearly 1,000 Easter baskets with toys for the kids, and volunteers will wash the feet of the homeless on Good Friday.
Over 2,000 pairs of new shoes will be distributed. etniesSM, the world’s leading Action Sports footwear and apparel manufacturer, is donating the shoes, and will have staff on hand to ensure a proper fit for everyone.

The Los Angeles Christian Health Centers uses this opportunity to address the foot problems suffered by many on the streets of Skid Row.

WHEN: Friday, April 22, 2011 (Good Friday) from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM.
4:30 am Food preparations, shoe set-up, and Easter Basket packing will begin in the Mission kitchen and dining area. (Continues until 10:30 am)
NOTE: City Council Member Jan Perry and staff will be serving 4:30-8:00 AM
5:00 am Breakfast served to overnight guests and those living at the Mission
6:00 am Breakfast will be served to guests in line outside
Street is closed to traffic to allow set-up of tents, tables, etc.

10:45 am Celebrities and other volunteers arrive on street.
11:00 am Food Service Begins -- 11:30 am Foot Washing Begins
3:00 pm Event Ends.
ALL EVENTS OPEN TO MEDIA PHOTOS OR VIDEO.

WHERE: The Los Angeles Mission at 5th & Wall Street. The entire block of 5th Street between Wall and San Pedro will be closed to vehicular traffic that day. The street closure starts at 6:00 AM.

WHO: Celebrities and political leaders will be among hundreds of volunteers who will serve the meal, and perform foot washing. Scheduled to appear: Zoe Saldana (Avatar), Hilary Duff (The Story of Bonnie and Clyde), Haylie Duff (Napolean Dynamite), Melissa Gilbert, Leeza Gibbons, Stephanie Pratt (the Hills), Taylor Spreitler (Melissa and Joey), Gilles Marini (Brothers and Sisters), Aldis Hodge (Leverage), Donal Logue (Terriers), Joey King (Ramona and Beezus), William Mapother (Lost), Angie Everhart (Take Me Home Tonight), Garcelle Beauvais (Eyes), Jayde Nicole (Holly’s World), Parris Mosteller (Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer), Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, City Councilman Bernard Parks, City Councilmember Dennis Zine, Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, and others.

Interview and photo opportunities:
• Celebrities serving the homeless, foot washing tent, shoe fitting area
• Herb Smith, President of the Los Angeles Mission
• English and Spanish interviews available.

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