Media Advisory: Dodger Andre Ethier to feed homeless at Weingart Center - 01/09/2008

Dodger Andre Ethier to feed homeless at Weingart Center tomorrow

Ethier continuing his efforts to give back to the downtown Los Angeles community

WHAT: Dodger outfielder Andre Ethier will visit the Weingart Center, a comprehensive human services center for homeless men and women located near “Skid Row” in downtown Los Angeles, and serve food to approximately 150 at-risk men and women. Ethier will also visit the site of the center’s residential building, including its learning labs.

Ethier’s relationship with the center dates back to last season when the outfielder took part in a batting practice fundraiser at Dodger Stadium for the facility.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 2
11:30 a.m. – approximately 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Weingart Center
566 South San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Media can park in the lot on the corner of San Pedro Street and 6th Street and must contact the Dodgers’ Public Relations Department in advance at (323) 224-1301 to secure their spot.

MISC: Earlier this season, Ethier visited Union Rescue Mission in downtown Los Angeles and took part in “The Chef Jeff Project,” a television show on the Food Network that offers at-risk teens a chance to turn their lives around through culinary art.

For 25 years, the Weingart Center Association (WCA) has been transforming the lives of homeless men and women by giving them hope and an opportunity to lead productive lives off the streets. WCA provides transitional housing, case management, substance abuse recovery, medical and mental health treatment, education, workforce development, and permanent supportive housing.

In addition to Ethier, current Dodgers Matt Kemp, Brad Penny, Andruw Jones, Juan Pierre, James Loney, and Chad Billingsley and Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela have programs that benefit the community this season.

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