Friendly House Honors Nick Hexum, paris jackson, Judy Crane, and Rhonda Evans
At 35th Annual Awards Luncheon

Special Performance by Nick Hexum of 311

WHO: Nick Hexum (Visionary Award), paris jackson (Shining Star Award), Judy Crane (Excellence in Service Award), Rhonda L. Evans (Unsung Hero Award), Christina Simos (Friendly House Executive Director) and other prominent guests will attend the 35th annual Friendly House luncheon. More than 500 guests will gather at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel to support Friendly House. Marya Khalil-Otto, Kathryn Boyd Brolin, Greg Sowders will Co-Chair the luncheon and Erica Zodtner will serve as Silent Auction Chair.

WHY: When women recover, the world recovers. Friendly House is the first substance abuse recovery program created by women for women. For 74 years, Friendly House has been on the frontlines helping women heal from trauma surrounding substance use disorder and mental health challenges. Our 12-step based program is structured to help each woman reclaim her dignity and acquire the knowledge, skills, support, and resources needed to maintain a purposeful and productive life.

Friendly House has been a leader and champion for the empowerment and recovery of women. The non-profit program provides culturally responsive, evidence based and attainable treatment to women with or without resources.

The organization offers a full continuum of care in detox, residential, sober living, and an intensive outpatient program (IOP), which is solely supported by private donations, grants, the fundraising efforts of the Board of Directors, Grateful Hearts (former residents of Friendly House), and special events such as our Annual Awards Luncheon and other events.

WHAT: Join us for a remarkable afternoon of strength, resilience, and recovery at the 35th annual red-carpet luncheon that celebrates individuals who have triumphed over addiction. The Luncheon will include Testimonials by the Friendly House Grateful Hearts alumni, as well as an auction featuring priceless items and coveted destination experiences. Friendly House will honor Singer, Songwriter, multi-platinum selling musician for the alternative-rock band 311, who is also the co-founder of entertainment business tech start-up, SKP, Nick Hexum with the Visionary Award; Actress, Musician and model paris jackson with the Rising Star Award; Author, CEO and Co-Founder of Guest House Ocala, Judy Crane with the Excellence in Service Award, and Miriams’s House Program Director Rhonda L. Evans with the Unsung Hero Award.

WHEN: Saturday, October 11, 2025
WHERE: Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel
Private Underground Entrance for Guests
10206 Constellation Blvd., Los Angeles 90067

PROGRAM: 11:00 a.m., Red Carpet//Reception & Silent Auction open
  11:30 a.m. Media Moment on red carpet
         11:55: Red carpet closes
12:00 p.m., Luncheon // Awards // Program

SOCIAL MEDIA: @FriendlyHouseLA #FriendlyHouseLA #FriendlyHouseLuncheon

TICKETS: Call Grant Associates, 323.904.4400. All proceeds benefit Friendly House Los Angeles

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact, Kaley Keefe, kkeefe@friendlyhousela.org Carole Salerno csalerno@friendlyhousela.org

FRIENDLY HOUSE MISSION
At Friendly House, our mission is to inspire and empower women on their journey to overcoming substance use disorders and mental health challenges. Our program offers a blend of clinical expertise, cultural wisdom and community support in an inclusive space. Our aim is to restore dignity and foster resilience providing the tools and support needed to heal trauma patterns that often serve as barriers to a sustainable recovery lifestyle.

ABOUT FRIENDLY HOUSE
Established in 1951, Friendly House was the first residential recovery program helping women recover from alcohol and substance use disorder. Friendly House, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serves and represents a community of women seeking to recover from the devastating effects of alcohol and drug addiction.

Our highly qualified clinical and support staff treat co-occurring disorders, providing women with a safe, structured, and supportive home environment that fosters more than just recovery from substances. Our licensed therapists and counselors offer a variety of cutting-edge treatments, such as motivational enhancement therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and varied somatic therapies.