After being put on hold due to Coronavirus restrictions, IHEARTCOMIX presented the sixth annual LA Gives Back fundraiser event, aptly titled THE RETURN, on Wednesday, December 20th. IHEARTCOMIX teamed up with promoters Brownies and Lemonade, Shrek Rave, HEAV3N, Electric Feels, Club 90s, Hack the Planet, and Restless Nites. The event is aimed to combat homelessness in Los Angeles, finally returning from its brief hiatus.
The LA GIVES BACK initiative, led by IHEARTCOMIX, previously ran from 2016 to 2020. The event raised approximately $250,000 for the cause in those four years. Responding to the ever-escalating displaced housing crisis in Los Angeles, this year’s event aimed to make a significant impact by mobilizing the creative community.
LA GIVES BACK revealed an impressive lineup the night of the event. Featuring renowned artists such as Zedd, Mija, Bonobo b2b T.E.E.D., Boombox Cartel b2b Flosstradamus, Ka5sh, Thee Mike B., and over 20 other DJs, the secrecy surrounding the lineup added an element of anticipation, ensuring tickets to this beloved event sold out quickly.
For IHEARTCOMIX, this is our holiday party. I feel strongly that Los Angeles is the best city in the world for music and creative energy. Over the almost twenty years that IHC has been around we’ve seen this town change so much for the better. It’s not just the talent that is incredible, but the sense of community that makes it special and has drawn so many people here. However, the unplanned consequence of that growth has been the rise of the homeless population in LA, and now in the aftermath of COVID-19 it’s even worse. It’s our responsibility to address this problem and fix it. As we grow, we must bring everyone up with us. Hopefully this event shows our city that we can stand as one to create positive change.
Franki Chan, IHEARTCOMIX Founder
The $50,000 raised from this year’s event was dedicated to Downtown Women’s Center, My Friend’s Place, and MásForMore. These Los Angeles-based organizations are at the forefront of battling homelessness and displacement in the area, something the city desperately needs, as over 75,000 people are homeless on any given night in the area. The return of LA GIVES BACK gives the community more hope for the future in rehabilitation and charity work.
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