STILLPOINT GALA SET FOR MAY 22.Byline: Daily News Stillpoint Resources, a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that helps low-income families with special-needs children, will hold its fifth annual gala from 5 to 10 p.m. May 22 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is one of the halls in the Los Angeles Music Center (which is one of the three largest performing arts centers in the United States). The Music Center's other halls include the Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. . The West Hills-based charity was founded by Ross Porter Ross Porter may refer to:
``We started Stillpoint in 1998 to help other families who may feel overwhelmed, alone and don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. where to turn. We are where they can turn,'' Jenni Porter said. The Porters' efforts are lauded by other community leaders who work with special-needs children. ``For the people who typically need help, most just cannot afford it, so Stillpoint provides it for them,'' said former U.S. Olympics decathlon decathlon (dĭkăth`lŏn), in modern Olympic games, a contest for men held over two days and composed of 10 track-and-field events. gold medal gold medal traditional first prize. [Western Cult: Misc.] See : Prize winner Rafer Johnson. ``With my work with the Special Olympics, I've seen firsthand some of the unbelievable successes and accomplishments Jenni and Ross Porter have had in educating and empowering these families.'' The fundraising gala, emceed by Stephanie Edwards, will feature a performance by Grammy Award nominee Monica Mancini. Daily News columnist Dennis McCarthy will be honored for his columns on groups and individuals who have made a difference in the lives of special-needs children and adults. For more information on the gala and Stillpoint, call Jenni Porter at (818) 704-9117, or log on to www.stillpointresources.org. |
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