AUGUST 25, 2008 PRESS RELEASE
Contact:
Caroline Carver
Director, Media & PR
(760) 583-1042
caroline.carver@philanthroproductions.org

PHILANTHRO PRODUCTIONS CONNECTS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN L.A. WITH A NIGHT OF ART, WINE AND CHARITY

Social Mixer to Benefit Upward Bound House

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 20, 2008) – Philanthro Productions today announced their first-ever Wine and Cheese Social Mixer, benefiting Upward Bound House. The event will raise awareness and funds to help eliminate homelessness among families with children in Los Angeles through housing, supportive services and advocacy. Philanthro will host the event at the Duncan Miller Gallery in West Los Angeles, Calif. on Thursday, December 4.

In addition to networking with fellow young professionals, all guests will enjoy an open wine bar, live DJ and prizes. Chema Madoz's black and white photography will be on display and for sale. Proceeds will provide apartment furnishing for an entire family, as well as funding other Upward Bound House community involvement programs.

The Gallery is located at 10959 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, 90034. Doors are open from 8-11pm; ages 21+ only. Pre-sale tickets are $25; available now in limited supply.

For more information: www.philanthroproductions.org

For ticket sales: http://www.philanthroproductions.org/guestlistdirect.html

About Philanthro Productions (www.philanthroproductions.org):
Philanthro Productions is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to get more young adults involved in charity by hosting first-rate parties in partnership with leading non-profits. Philanthro's goal is to eliminate the trade-off for young adults between going out with friends and giving back by creating unique opportunities for charitable giving where there were none before.

About Upward Bound House (www.upwardboundhouse.org):
Upward Bound House is a community-based, social service agency located in Santa Monica California. We are a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1991 to help mitigate the affordable housing crisis on the Westside of Los Angeles County and specifically, its impact on two vulnerable populations: homeless families with minor children and very low-income seniors.