VENICE, California (April 19, 2024) – Actor and Producer Archie Kao was presented with a Humanitarian Award for his support of nonprofit Homes 4 the Homeless at the Friends of Broadway School’s Spring Gala, April 19, in Venice, California.

“I’ve had the honor of serving as the president of the nonprofit Homes for the Homeless. Our mission is simple yet profound: to provide dignified, affordable, and transformative housing solutions for those in need, enabling them to rebuild their lives, find hope, and thrive.”

Kao highlighted three vital programs sponsored by Homes 4 the Homeless. 1) Affordable Housing Initiatives which help build more housing that will alleviate homelessness; 2) Wraparound Services, like job training, mental health support and educational programs that unsheltered need so much; and 3) Community Engagement, whether it is awareness campaigns, advocacy or donation drives. Kao welcomes those interested in helping to contact,  join and donate to Homes 4 the Homeless with its philanthropic vision of building affordable housing across America at www.homes4thehomeless.org.

Friends of Broadway Elementary School (www.friendsofbroadwayschool.org)  is the parent-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports Broadway Elementary School. The funds raised through its efforts supplement the school’s operational budget to bring essential support and enrichments to all of Broadway’s students.

The rigorous language immersion programs at Broadway (Mandarin and Spanish) attract a culturally and socio-economically diverse body of students from across Los Angeles. As a regular Los Angeles Unified School District program of choice (Broadway is neither a magnet nor a charter), Broadway does not receive extra funding to implement the unique team-teaching model of foreign language immersion. Friends of Broadway’s most pressing annual goal is to provide the human resources necessary to support outstanding teachers and give every student the extra attention that achieving academic proficiency in two languages requires.

In addition to funding additional staff, Friends of Broadway supports programs and resources that enrich the students’ days in numerous ways. From STAR PE to Spirit Series and field trips, Friends of Broadway brings special resources that students enjoy throughout the year.

To learn more about Homes 4 the Homeless and donate, visit www.homes4thehomeless.org or call (707) 243-8022.