About this Event
Tickets are on sale now for Garden Party — join us for an unforgettable evening at The Ebell of Los Angeles. This is more than a gala. It's a celebration of community, shared purpose, and the unstoppable energy that fuels our fight for justice.
For nearly 60 years, Western Center has been the light guiding California forward, even when the path seemed impossible to find. Our strength is forged in solidarity and sharpened by each victory that brings us closer to a California where everyone thrives. This October, we're coming together to celebrate that light, and carry it further.
AN EVENING TO REMEMBER
Enjoy an elevated evening featuring:
🎶 Live music
🍸 Open bars
👨🍳 Chef stations
🥂 Tray-passed hors d'oeuvres
HONORING THIS YEAR'S CHANGEMAKERS
We are honored to recognize three extraordinary individuals who have dedicated their lives to the same vision of justice that drives everything we do. Trust us — this is a lineup you won't want to miss.
DERRICK BELL AWARD
Father Gregory J. Boyle, S.J.
Founder of Homeboy Industries
With special recognition of the powerful work of Hope Alley
EARL JOHNSON EQUAL JUSTICE AWARD
Professor Ahilan Arulanantham
Professor from Practice and Faculty Co-Director of the Miñana Family Center for Immigration Law and Policy, UCLA School of Law
MARY BURDICK ADVOCATES AWARD
Lisa Newstrom
Managing Attorney, Bay Area Legal Aid
JOIN US
This is your invitation to be part of something bigger than any one of us. We don't wait for a more just California — we build it, together.
Join us on October 14th to celebrate those who never stopped fighting, and to recommit, together, to the work still ahead.
🎟️ Tickets are going fast. Sponsorships are available now. Secure your spot today
Event venue & nearby stays
The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 South Lucerne Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States
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