SIP & GIVE: A Special Kick Off- National Adoption & Philanthropy Month 2025
Schedule
Wed Nov 05 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Carmel | Los Angeles, CA
About this Event
****SPECIAL EVENT NOTICE: Bring a Canned / Nonperishable Item and You will get an opportunity to participate and WIN some cool gifts. Mixed Roots Foundation will be donating items to its community partners that serve adopted and foster families in need for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday***
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Please Join us as we Kick Off November which is recognized as National Adoption Awareness and Philantnropy Month at our relaunched SIP & GIVE signature event, featuring our very dear longtime friend and advisor, CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA taking place at the wonderful Israeli owned and operated Carmel in Los Angeles!
VIP Guests will receive a Special Gift and VIP Seating and will be able to Meet & Greet Treasurer Ma during the VIP Cocktail Hour and Get important updates from the State on Adoption and Foster Care as well as Learn more how we are making the Paradigm shift on cross secting Philanthropy and Adoption and Foster Care with Very Special Guests, Kathleen J. Tepley, Founder and CEO, Los Angeles Consulting Group, Catherine Rhee, Board Member, Nasdaq Enterpreneurial Center, Franchesca Mueller, Co-Founder and CEO of FOUND and Jessica Lee, Actress/Model and Korean Adoptee along with Recognizing our longtime Strategic Partner, LA County Department of Children & Family Services, Chief Deputy Director Jennie Feria on behalf of Director Brandon Nichols.
All Attendess will enjoy great networking along with Sipping on our delicious Signature SIP & GIVE drinks with Lightht Bites served up by Carmel's Chef Assi and His amazing Staff under the direction of General Manager, Shayel Davidi all while mingling with Fellow Attendees representing the Philanthropic, Financial, Business and greatr Adoption and Foster Care community.
It's going to be another FUN and INSPIRING evening that You won't want to Miss! This SIP & GIVE Special Event Series Will be benefiting Mixed Roots Foundation that will be celebrating 15 Years in 2026 with a mission of raising awareness and funds for more post adoption resources for the global multicultural adoption and foster care community and will be lauching in 2026 the first of its kind the Mixed Roots Academy focusing on Developing and Growing the next Generation in Leadership, Arts & Culture!!
****We look forward to Celebrating and Seeing all of You Very Soon!!****
Agenda
π: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
VIP RECEPTION | PARTICIPATE IN DRAWING
Host: Mixed Roots Foundation
π: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
VIP Cocktail Hour PLUS Light Bites | Celebration Toast with SIP & GIVE Drinks
Host: Chef Assi | Carmel Melrose
Info: SIP & GIVE Back by purchasing a SIP & GIVE signature drink and Carmel will donate $1 back to Mixed Roots Foundation
π: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Opening | Welcome - Fiona Ma, CA State Treasurer
Host: Fiona Ma, CA State Treasurer
π: 06:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Program Announcements | Important Updates and Special Recognitions
Host: Mixed Roots Foundation
Info: Mixed Roots Academy: Philanthropy | Arts | Culture - Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders for Social Impact through Philanthropy, Arts & Culture
π: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Special Guest Panel Hosts: Philanthropy x Adoption x Foster Care Plus Q & A
Host: Fiona Ma, CA State Treasurer
π: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Additional Special Guest Panelists
Host: Kathleen Tepley, Los Angeles Consulting Group
π: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
CLOSING | NETWORKING - PARTICIPATE IN DRAWING
Host: Mixed Roots Foundation
Where is it happening?
Carmel, 7383 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 23.18 to USD 44.52



















