Venice Family Clinic has been operating since 1970, providing quality primary health care to people in need.  Today, with ten health centers, Venice Family Clinic is the medical go-to place for people who might otherwise go without critically needed health care services, giving free and affordable health-care for low-income, uninsured and homeless families and individuals.  Those helped include infants, children and teens to adults and seniors.  Particular emphasis is placed on the needs of women, children, the homeless and those with chronic diseases.

Donations help to pay for medications and other pharmaceuticals, plus radiology, lab, surgical and emergency services.

For the month of May, Serving Up Comedy will highlight this charity each week.  To learn more about Venice Family Clinic, visit their website at www.venicefamilyclinic.org

Union Rescue Mission (URM) is one of the largest missions of its kind in America – bringing help and hope to men, women and children experiencing homelessness in Downtown Los Angeles.  URM was founded in 1891 by Lyman Stewart.  During those early days, URM took to the streets in gospel wagons to offer food, clothing and salvation to the less fortunate.  Over the years, URM has continued and expanded its efforts to feed both the body and the soul, helping individuals and families break the cycle of poverty and achieve self-sufficiency.  To learn more, go to their website urm.org.

Serving Up Comedy is pleased to devote the month of April to raising money for this noble purpose.

HEY ALL!

We are back.  Now that football season is wrapping up, we will be returning with a brand new show Thursday, Feb. 16th, and then every Thursday beginning March 2nd.

Mark this on your calendar.  Our very own Lydia Cornell with be emceeing our return show, and Josh Nasar will be headlining. along with a stellar lineup.  Show starts at 7pm, so come early and take advantage of The Warehouse’s Happy Hour, which ends at 7pm.

Open mic follows the main show, so if you want to sign up and perform, come early and write your name down.  It’s first come first choice.

Our featured charity will be a continuation of Los Angeles Mission, as a full month was not devoted to their cause before we had to discontinue comedy during football season.

But for you, we have a free show, and no two-item minimum.  But I recommend bringing your appetite and thirst and get an early start on the weekend festivities with laughter and mirth.  Valet parking only $3.75.

The Los Angeles Mission strives to be a world leader among Missions that provide for the poor, restore the addicted and eliminate homelessness.  Founded in 1936, the Los Angeles Mission is a non-profit, privately supported, faith-based organization that serves the immediate and long-term needs of homeless and disadvantaged men, women and children. The Mission is among the nation’s largest service providers to the homeless.

Reverend I.L. Eldridge founded the original Mission in 1936. During its early years, the Los Angeles Mission was located at three different addresses, and moved to 443 South Los Angeles Street in 1949, where it operated until January 1992. The current 156,000-square-foot facility, located at 303 East 5th Street, opened on January 21, 1992. A deeper history of their neighborhood can be found in this article from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.

The Mission has been successful through the efforts of great leaders who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of helping the homeless. Such leaders have been Dick Willis (First Chairman of the Board, 1977-1996), Reverend Mark Holsinger (Executive Director, 1977-1995), Reverend Mike Edwards (Executive Director, 1996-2000), Ron Gonzales (President, 2000-2001) and Marshall McNott (President, 2001-2006). Currently the vision of the Los Angeles Mission is upheld and led by Herbert Smith, President/CEO. Because of the guidance and direction of both current and past leaders, the Mission is fulfilling its mandate to reach those who are destitute and alone.  To learn more, visit their website at www.losangelesmission.org.

Just want to thank everyone who participated in helping to bring attention and donations to 4PAWS4PATRIOTS.  We raised over $200, and every dollar will be matched by Serving Up Comedy, so now TWICE AS MUCH MONEY is going to the cause!  Thank you to everyone who came out and supported comedy.

As a result of your patronizing our venue over the summer, we are pleased to announce that The Warehouse is moving our show permanently to Thursdays beginning Oct. 6^th.  Mark that on your calendar:  Every Thursday beginning Oct. 6^th.  Check out our website for future lineups and plan your calendar for the week accordingly.  Thank you!  Thank You!!  THANK YOU!!!

We are so happy for the move to Thursdays.  Attendance proved higher each week than Mondays, and the majority has spoken:  You want Thursdays and The Warehouse has listened!

Look for our next charity we’re highlighting, Los Angeles Mission.