The 34th annual Friendly House Luncheon was an afternoon of hope, resilience, and recovery. Supporters like Lucy Hale, Angela Renee White, Tallulah Willis, Sasha Pieterse, Charlotte Ross, Bishop Briggs, Mignon, Jesse Money, John Gourley of Portugal. The Man and Kathryn Boyd Brolin attended the annual Luncheon to support women from all gender experiences recovering from substance use disorders and mental health challenges.

Award-winning actress and producer, Lucy Hale, Warner Chappell Music SVP A&R, Greg Sowders, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) advocacy leader, Zina Rodriguez, and award-winning psychologist, author, and published researcher, Dr. Don Grant were honored for their exemplary service and shared mission to empower and strengthen women in addiction and substance abuse recovery..

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS alum reunited when Sasha Pieterse presented Lucy Hale with her Humanitarian Award. Lucy shared about her first drink at 14, negotiating with her addiction, and ultimately choosing herself over alcohol. “My sobriety didn’t spring from a belief that I could somehow do great things to change the world. I just knew I had to save myself, shared Hale. “ I finally made the commitment to face who I was and what I needed to do. It was January 2, 2022, and in exactly two weeks, I will be 1000 days sober!”

Another milestone celebrated at the fete was for Angela Renee White (Blac Chyna). Sept 14 marked two years of sobriety for Angela who was serenaded by Friendly House Executive Director, Christina Simos. Simos led the crowd in Stevie Wonder’s, Happy Birthday, (see Angela White IG video here) while White was presented with a birthday cake for the special occasion.

Luncheon guests were treated to two incredible performances by Grammy-Award winner, John Gourley of Portugal. The Man, and Platinum Recording Artist Bishop Briggs who closed the show before presenting Greg Sowders with his Visionary Award. Sowders is not only a powerhouse in the music industry, but also a titan of recovery who has helped innumerable people. The event was hosted by entrepreneur and artist, Tallulah Willis who brought joy and levity to a very serious subject.

Friendly House  is the first residential substance abuse recovery program created by women for women. The 73-year-old nonprofit organization has been on the frontlines saving women’s lives saving with a 12-step based program structured to help each woman reclaim her dignity and acquire the knowledge, skills, support, and resources needed to maintain a purposeful and productive life in an inclusive space. Friendly House is solely supported by private donations and grants and the fundraising efforts of the Board of Directors, Grateful Hearts (former residents of Friendly House), and special events such as the Annual Awards Luncheon and other special events.

The luncheon was held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Century City. Kathryn Boyd Brolin, Kati Hyde, Dina LaPolt, Esq., and Morgan Mallory, Esq. Co-Chaired the afternoon. Zina Rodriguez was awarded the Excellence in Service Award and Dr. Don Grant, the Unsung Hero Award.

Friendly House enhances recovery outcomes for all women regardless of race, age, gender identity, or economic background. If you, or someone you love needs help, please contact us at friendlyhousela.org

*All photos courtesy of:: Unique Nicole/Getty Images for Friendly House