The Force is with Children in Need
Star Wars™ Gold Heart pin to raise funds for charity
LOS ANGELES, November 17, 2011 — Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox have partnered with Variety the Children’s Charity to create a pin featuring fan favorites C-3PO and R2-D2 to raise funds for Variety programs that serve children who are disabled and disadvantaged. The collector’s item will be sold for $3.00 in more than 1,000 movie theatres and select retail outlets nationwide from November 2011 – April 2012.
The program coincides with the all-new 3D presentation of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace in theatres.
Holiday Spirit Will Fill The Canyon at Westfield Topanga as Hundres Participate in 2nd Annual Santa Walk
LOS ANGELES, November 16, 2011 — A multitude of aspiring Santa’s are expected to descend on the Westfield Topanga in Canoga Park on Sunday, December 4th as part of the 2nd Annual Santa Walk. The red-suited walkers at this festive holiday event are expecting to raise thousands of dollars to support Southern California children in need.
Variety Boys & Girls Club to Celebrate New Building with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
LOS ANGELES, October 26, 2011 — Variety Boys and Girls Club and Variety the Children’s Charity of Southern California will celebrate the grand opening of the charity’s new $10.1 million dollar, 28,500-square-foot Boyle Heights’ facility with a ribbon cutting Thursday, November 3.
Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Councilmember Jose Huizar, LAUSD Board President Monica Garcia, John Paul DeJoria and other distinguished guests will also be on hand for the historic event.
First Annual Variety Charity Texas Hold 'Em Tournament at Paramount Studios Draws Celebrity Attendance
LOS ANGELES, August 17, 2011 — Leading entertainment industry supporters and many of Variety - The Children’s Charity’s primary sponsors will gather tonight at Paramount Studios in Hollywood for the First Annual Texas Hold 'Em Tournament and Casino Night fundraiser.
Approximately 300 attendees, mostly comprised of top executives from movie studios, will come to play their hand to benefit Variety – The Children’s Charity of Southern California. Celebrity attendees and players include Camryn Manheim, Sara Rue, Stan Lee, Susan Ruttan, Randy Goodwin, James Hong, Doug Jones, Roger R. Cross, Tommy “Tiny” Lister, Kevin Covais and Rachael Kathryn Bell.
Variety Boys & Girls Club to Break Ground on $10 Million Facility
LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2011 — Variety Boys and Girls Club and Variety the Children’s Charity of Southern California will break ground on the charity’s new $10.1 million dollar, 28,500-square-foot Boyle Heights’ facility Thursday.
Actor and Club Alumni Edward James Olmos, Councilmember Jose Huizar, State Senator Kevin De Leon, LAPD Capt. Anita Ortega, and studio heads Jeff Blake, Dick Cook, Rory Bruer, Dan Fellman, and Bruce Snyder will also be on hand for the historic event.
Agoura High senior creates way for teens to give back
It was probably Scott Forman who informed his son’s desire to help others.
The Warner Bros. executive is active in Variety-The Children’s Charity, an entertainment industry group that raises funds to help disadvantaged and disabled children live better lives. Variety sponsors a Boys & Girls Club in Boyle Heights near Los Angeles and Forman has been bringing his children there since they were very young.
Spring carnival donates to a cause
Kids 4 Kids
Jr. Variety, a Southern California charity run by teenagers to help children in need, hosted its annual Kids 4 Kids Carnival last Sunday in Agoura Hills.
Jr. Variety comprises students from 10 Southern California high schools.
The carnival at Willow Elementary School is the organization’s biggest fundraising event of the year. Since it began in 2007, the Kids carnival has raised more than $175,000 to make a difference in children’s lives.
Carnival for Kids Helping Kids
Kids 4 Kids Carnival continues to raise money and awareness for children in need.
Hundreds of people attended the Kids 4 Kids fourth annual carnival at Willow Elementary on Sunday. The fundraiser is produced by Jr. Variety, a subsidiary of Variety Children’s Charity, an international organization created by the entertainment industry.
Jr. Variety was originated specifically for teenage volunteers who want to give back to those less fortunate, according to Jeremy Forman, 18, who created the organization along with his father, Scott.
STEVE ROTHENBERG TO BE HONORED AT VARIETY – THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY HEART OF SHOW BUSINESS BENEFIT
Annual luncheon to take place on December 10 at the Beverly Hills Hotel
LOS ANGELES, November 24, 2009 — Variety the Children’s Charity of Southern California this year will honor 28-year industry veteran Steve Rothenberg at the charity’s Heart of Show Business benefit luncheon. Taking place December 10, 2009 at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the annual benefit honors an individual who has made a deep impact on the community of Southern California acting as a leader to help others and inspire. Throughout his career, Steve supported numerous film festivals, oversaw the release of over 350 movies and was a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. He was also a board member of Variety – the Children’s Charity. Steve lost his battle with cancer earlier this year. He always said life is comprised of four chapters. Variety – the Children’s Charity will celebrate Steve’s 4th chapter, as he lived a remarkable three chapters inspiring others.
GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $70,000 FOR ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER’S NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Funds from the golf tournament hosted by Variety the Children’s Charity of Southern California will be used to purchase two Giraffe Infant Warmers
LOS ANGELES, November 12, 2009 — Entertainment industry supporters and many of Variety – the Children’s Charity’s primary sponsors gathered on October 22 at Robinson Ranch Golf Course for the 38th annual Golf Classic Tournament in Santa Clarita. Supporters at the event helped raise $70,000 that will directly benefit St. Francis Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Funds will be used to purchase two life-saving Giraffe Infant Warmers.
CONGRATULATIONS TO JR. VARIETY PRESIDENT JEREMY FORMAN
Variety the Children’s Charity of Southern CA and Jr. Variety is thrilled to announce that Jeremy Forman, President of Jr. Variety, has been named the 2009 OUTSTANDING YOUTH VOLUNTEER by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. This prestigious honor is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for fundraising projects for the benefit of charitable institutions and a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy. Jeremy was selected as the winner in this category from a large pool of candidates - and we all congratulate him on this well deserved honor!
Jeremy will be presented with his award at the 24th Annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon celebration at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on Monday November 9th. National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is the day set aside by Congress to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy in our country and those people active in the philanthropic community.
Jeremy began his volunteer work at the age of ten when he would pass out candy and toys to the children of the Variety Boys & Girls Club in Boyle Heights at their Halloween and Holiday parties. At age eleven he became involved with VIP baseball so that he could help mentally and physically challenged kids experience the joys of baseball. In 2007 at age 14, Jeremy and his father, Scott, created Jr. Variety as the junior organization to its parent, Variety - The Children’s Charity of Southern California. Jr. Variety raises awareness among teenagers about the importance of giving back to their local communities by creating fundraising events and volunteering in activities to make a difference in the lives of children less fortunate. Jeremy and his 13 fellow board members of Jr. Variety have created and organized events which have fundraised over $150,000 for Variety the Children’s Charity. In addition, the board has spent countless hours volunteering at organizations throughout Southern California dedicated to helping special needs and underprivileged children.
All of us at Variety salute Jeremy, as well as the entire Board of Jr. Variety and its Advisory Board, as he receives this outstanding honor from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. We look forward to sharing in many more successes and accomplishments with Jeremy and Jr. Variety. Congratulations Jeremy!
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Construction IS COMPLETED on the brand new Variety Boys and Girls Club of Boyle Heights! Thank you to everyone who helped make this dream a reality. Click here to watch highlights from the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Variety Celebrated its 70th Anniversary last year!
Variety of Southern California Celebrated its 70th Anniversary last year. We celebrated this milestone with all our friends and donors. With your continued support, we look forward to another 70 years of helping children in need in Southern California.