The Third Annual Empty Bowl Fundraiser is set for Sunday, June 2, any time between 12:30 – 3:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church of Glendale, 134 N. Kenwood Street, Glendale. The event will benefit Family Promise of East San Fernando Valley (FP-ESFV) in their efforts to provide safe shelter, meals and support to homeless families.
The Empty Bowl premise is simple: independent potters, arts associations and other groups within the community create handcrafted ceramic bowls. Guests who purchase adult tickets are entitled to a one-of-a-kind bowl, in which is served a simple meal of soup with bread and dessert donated by area restaurants. They take their selected bowl home with them as a symbol of the hunger and uncertainty homeless families face daily. Last year, hundreds of area residents attended the memorable event.
Participating potters include teachers and students from Burbank Creative Arts Center, Glendale College, Harry Berman Studio, Juls Pottery, North Hollywood High School, Peachtree Studio and Valley College.
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Fine local restaurants donating soup, bread and dessert include California Pizza Kitchen, Gary Bric’s Ramp and Porto’s Bakery & Cafe.
The Empty Bowl event location has been donated by First United Methodist Church of Glendale. Event sponsors include ArcStone Financial, Inc., Philleen Meskin Real Estate/Re/Max Elite, Meskin Family Trust and GOLD STREET - Creative Media.
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Family Promise of East San Fernando Valley (FP-ESFV) opened in July 2010 as one of over 183 networks across the country affiliated with Family Promise, a national non-profit organization committed to helping homeless families to achieve lasting independence. Family Promise helps mobilize communities to provide safe shelter, meals, and support services for low income families through programs designed to redress the underlying causes of homelessness. Family Promise of East San Fernando Valley serves the geographic area that includes North Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, and Eagle Rock, California through the participation of an Interfaith Hospitality Network of local congregations and volunteers.
