Los Angeles, May 4, 2026, This unforgettable evening honored Mariah Carey for her extraordinary creative achievements and dedication to philanthropic causes, while raising vital funds to support the health and well-being of the music community. Thank you to our honoree, the incredible performers, and all of MusiCares’ supporters who made this event extraordinary and impactful. The event on January 30th was held two days before the Grammy Awards.
Jennifer Hudson
The room was packed with A-List musicians.
Jennifer Hudson
John Legend
Charlie Puth
Kesha
Adam Lambert
Billy Porter
Maggie Rogers
Laufey
Teddy Swims
Taylor Momsen
Foo Fighters
Jermaine Dupri (DJ set)
About Music Cares:
MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S. based, independent 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. For more information please visit: www.musicares.org
MISSION
MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world.
WHAT WE DO
MusiCares provides a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music community in three key areas:
Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Services: Support, referrals, and need-based financial assistance for counseling, psychiatric care, inpatient treatment, coaching, intensive outpatient care, sober living and more.
Health Services: Financial assistance during medical crises and preventive services such as dental and medical screenings, hearing clinics, and vocal health workshops.
Human Services: Support for basic living expenses like rent, utilities, car payments and insurance premiums in times of hardship, plus programs addressing affordable housing, career development, legal issues and senior services.
VALUES
Service: We lead with compassion using expertise to offer customized support. We believe empathy and kindness within the music community heals all involved.
Inclusivity: We provide a sense of belonging in a meaningful, accessible community not just an industry. We unify all people behind music with the people who support them.
Empowerment: We uplift those facing challenges, creating a safe space to get advice, access resources, and be heard. We want the music community to thrive, not just survive.
Integrity: We are committed to our values and follow through on our promises. Clients and donors know they are safe with us.
Los Angeles, CA. The Barcid Foundation is a Native American non-profit organization dedicated to providing initiatives and opportunities for indigenous peoples within media, tech, and STEM. It’s calling for film submissions for its 19th annual Skins Fest that will be taking place in November. Alongside Comcast NBCUniversal and many other sponsors, Barcid oversees the yearly LA Skins Fest in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. The festival takes place November 16th – 21st, 2021 in Hollywood. It aims to showcase the rising talent in Native American filmmaking.
Skins Fest Native Youth Filmmakers feature
At the 2018 LA Skins Fest, President and CEO of Barcid, Ian Skorodin, remarked on how Native American artists and cinema has grown with the festival: “We have seen Native Cinema grow into a genuine force with a voice that is finally being heard. Native filmmakers have been pushing creative limits and will have the acknowledgement they deserve.”
14th Annual LA Skins Fest.
Information about how to make a submission can be found on the Skins Fest website.
In addition to the LA Skins Fest, Barcid runs a host of other events and workshops to help foster Native American artists and help people grow their professional careers. Barcid Foundation’s goal is to use media as a tool for cultural, educational, technological and economic development to help the Native American community.
The Native Current: Multimedia Workshop introduces children ages 9-17 to new ways of thinking about the LA River through film.
About Barcid
The Barcid Foundation is a nonprofit tax-exempt 501c3 that oversees several Native American endeavors, including the LA SKINS FEST. Barcid was founded in 2004 to offer educational opportunities to Native American communities through multimedia programs. Barcid projects include the preservation of decaying library materials that pertain to Native American history, video production of PSAs for local Native American non-profits, and the LA SKINS FEST.
About LA Skins Fest
The prestigious Los Angeles Skins Fest ranks among the country’s best film festivals and is an annual gathering for film industry insiders, cinema enthusiasts, filmmakers, and critics. The LA Skins Fest is considered a major launching ground for Indian Country’s most talked about films. Founded in 2007, the Los Angeles Skins Fest, now presenting screenings in the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, is a multi-day and multicultural event celebrating the art of film, TV and new media. The Los Angeles Skins Fest’s long-standing commitment is to join filmmakers and film connoisseurs together to experience great cinema. The exciting schedule consists of dozens of filmmakers presenting their newest works, special artist development programs, tributes to community leaders, special events, and remarkable films. Festival headquarters are in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles, CA L.A. GOAL presented its Annual Art Show on October 23rd. It’s a non-profit committed to creating opportunities and equity for adults with developmental disabilities so they can live more fulfilling lives. The theme of this year’s art show was “In a Different Way.” It celebrated the unique differences of each artist and the work they did during the last 18 months, over the pandemic.
Michael B, one of the artists who presented his work said, “My favorite part about being in the studio is working with ceramics and paintings because it is fun.”
L.A. GOAL provides its members with a variety of programs to help them in every aspect of their lives: work, health, relationships, creative expression and fun. The nonprofit based in Culver city offers vocational training as well as paid employment at the nonprofit.
Inside Our Productions is a professional art studio launched by L.A GOAL in 1991 in order to employ Members and Artists and sell their artwork. The organization’s vision is that when people’s core needs are met and their talent recognized, they can grow, express themselves, and engage in meaningful work.
This nonprofit benefits greatly from support by the local community in order to continue its mission of providing opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities to live more fulfilling lives.
If you want to learn more about L.A. GOAL and contribute to their work, click on the link here.
L.A. GOAL is a non-profit organization that partners with adults with developmental disabilities and their support networks to assist them in living more fulfilling lives. Our goal is to create more opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to thrive across all aspects of life, have meaningful relationships, and feel a sense of belonging within society. We continuously strive to understand our Members’ needs, how they evolve over time, and how they are affected by shifting societal dynamics and inequities. We help the public see beyond ability or disability to honor the core being of our Members and ourselves.
Los Angeles, CA. Women’s March Foundation hosted the March for Reproductive Rights on October 2nd. Women’s March Foundation is a non-profit, women-led movement bringing together people of all genders, ages, races, and backgrounds. In response to Texas’ six-week abortion ban, which allows individuals to sue abortion providers and patients, the foundation calls upon L.A. activists to take to the streets to support women’s reproductive rights.
People of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds attend the march and unite to spread reproductive justice across the country.
Marchers proudly display their signs and views.
Signs reading “Reproductive Rights are Human Rights” and “We Need to Talk About the Elephant in the Womb” are held high as marchers go from Pershing Square in Downtown L.A. to City Hall.
UCLA student, Lauren, talks about her experience at the march: “It is great to see not only women, but people of all ages and genders coming together to fight for what should be basic rights. We still have so far to go in regards to reproductive justice, but seeing all the support here gives me hope for change and a better future where women are the sole masters of their bodies.”
Creative homemade posters and signs address the issues surrounding reproductive rights.
Speaking at the march in front of City Hall is a wide range of people from health care providers to celebrities to politicians. All calling for a change in legislation and equal reproductive rights for all individuals.
Raven Simone speaks about the importance of women’s rights and LGBTQ+ rights.
Partnering with other non-profit organizations like Planned Parenthood, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, and SisterSong, Women’s March hopes to get the attention of the Supreme Court before they reconvene on October 4th.
For more information on the march and to view the full panel of speakers, visit the Women’s March Foundation Facebook page.
About Women’s March Foundation
Women’s March Foundation (WMF) is a women-led, non-profit 501c3 organization with no affiliation with Women’s March Inc. As an independent organization, WMF continues to work towards the vision of shared humanity and equity for all, regardless of race, religion, gender identity or sexuality.
About Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide. Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit under EIN 13-1644147. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable under the law.
Santa Barbara, CA The Alisal fire has already caused major damages in Santa Barbara County. Sparked in early October, the wildfire grew to 16,800 acres, destroying Amtrak railroads, closing parts of Highway 101, prompting evacuations, and most recently, threatening power outages. According to the Country of Santa Barbara, as of October 15th, with cooperative winds and hard work, the fire is 41% contained.
Motorists are reminded that it’s an ongoing firefighting effort and to use caution if driving on the 101. For everyone’s safety, extra law enforcement will be on patrol.
Of the 439 structures threatened, three residences and two outbuildings were destroyed. 1,731 personnel were assigned to the fire.
The Alisal fire joins the long list of fires that have ravaged California this summer. Experts say the climate crisis has created ideal weather conditions for fires to spark and spread at uncontrollable speeds.
One of the organizations that has had an impact with its disaster relief campaign is the American Red Cross. Between June and September, the nonprofit provided over 19,700 overnight stays in emergency lodgings for those affected by fires. The Red Cross also served more than 87,500 meals/snacks and deployed over 1,300 disaster workers.
A Temporary Evacuation Point (TEP) was established for those forced from their homes due to the #AlisalFire in Santa Barbara County at Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta.
Since critical wildfire weather is expected to continue in the west during this fall, these are the safety recommendations that the American Red Cross provides for wildfires:
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO NOW Have access to alerts and notifications so you can monitor conditions and receive instructions from local officials, even during a power outage. Keep track of fires near you so you can be ready to evacuate quickly. You may have only minutes to get out. Register to receive any free emergency alerts from your community. Understand your community’s plan to notify individuals with disabilities.
Purchase a battery-powered radio to receive information from local authorities during a power outage.
Find an outdoor water source such as a pond, well, even a swimming pool, and have a hose that can reach any area of your property.
Create a fire-resistant zone free of leaves, debris or flammable materials for at least 30 feet out from your home.
Regularly clean roofs and gutters.
Make sure driveway entrances and your house number are clearly marked so fire vehicles can get to your home.
Designate a room that can be closed off from outside air. Close all doors and windows. Set up a portable air cleaner to keep indoor pollution levels low when smoky conditions exist.
Use fire-resistant materials to build, renovate or make repairs.
Post emergency phone numbers by every phone in your house and make sure everyone has those numbers in their cell phones.
Download the free Red Cross app “emergency” to help keep you and your loved ones safe with real-time alerts, open Red Cross shelter locations, and safety advice on wildfires and other emergencies.
BE PREPARED TO EVACUATE AT A MOMENT’S NOTICE and obey all evacuation orders from officials. Follow these steps (if time allows):
Shut all windows and doors. Remove flammable window shades, curtains and close metal shutters.
Move flammable furniture to the center of the room, away from windows and doors.
Shut off gas at the meter; turn off pilot lights. Shut off the air conditioning.
Gather up flammable items from the exterior of the house and bring them inside (patio furniture, toys, trash cans).
Turn off propane tanks. Move propane BBQ appliances away from structures.
Don’t leave sprinklers on or water running, they can affect critical water pressure.
Back your loaded car into the driveway and keep all doors and windows closed.
Ensure your emergency supplies kit is in your vehicle.
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit on Twitter at @RedCross.
Huntington Beach, CA Heal the Bay works to mobilize LA’s diverse communities to protect coastlines, restore waterways and speak out for clean water policy. The nonprofit has begun to take action on the massive oil spill that occurred starting on October 3rd off the coast of Orange County. 126,000 gallons of crude oil gushed from a seafloor pipe, owned by Amplify Energy, into the ocean.
The oil spill has affected many birds and fish who are washing ashore injured or dead. Seals, dolphins, and other marine mammals are also at great risk of swimming in contaminated water. The oil has also reached the sensitive and rare coastal wetlands at Talbert Marsh, a critical natural environment not only for wildlife habitat but also for improving water quality.
Booms deployed by the City of Huntington Beach at Talbert Wetlands to prevent the further spread of oil.
Heal the Bay is encouraging people to stay away from the spill for their own safety. The Science and Policy team is working on a public call to action with specific policy demands that will be shared on the nonprofit’s blog soon. Aministrators ask that people don’t intervene on their own if they encounter injured or oiled wildlife. Instead, report this to the Oiled Wildlife Care Network at 1-877-823-6926.
Heal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit established in 1985 that is dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds in Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy, and clean. We use science, education, community action, and advocacy to fulfill our mission.
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