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SEPTEMBER 2019 PUBLISHER

Ben Malkin | Ben.Malkin@LifestylePubs.com Robin Chesler | Robin.Chesler@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Tracy Marcynzsyn | Tracy.Marcynzsyn@LifestylePubs.com

Give Love & Compassion ONCE AGAIN WE ARE DEVOTING MUCH OF OUR SEPTEMBER ISSUE TO THE PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES. Call it

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Alicia Doyle, Tracy Marcynzsyn, Kateri Wozny CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Boys & Girls Club Malibu, Lisa Gaynor, Kimberly Giancola, Ben Malkin, Pepperdine University, Samy's Camera

giving back, philanthropy, generosity or just getting involved…they are all bright lights in what has become a rather divisive society that is increasingly lacking in bright lights. Bless them all.

These days, everyone seems to have an ax to grind—liberal, conservative, middle of the road, it doesn’t matter. The assumption is that if you do not agree with me, then something is really wrong with you. Your opinion is worthless and you may very well be as worthless as your opinion or belief. WOW! A great example is a recent article by Mary McNamara published in the LA Times tearing apart the film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” along with its Creator and Director Quentin Tarantino, the script, the actors and maybe even the assistants that fetched the cast and crew their lunch. She decided that because the film revisited the past, somehow it was an homage to the controversial ideas of MAGA. HUH??? Did she see the same movie I did, or is she as

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violence. They begin to bore me in the first 20 minutes. I don’t think he could carry

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the master of that genre Sam Peckinpah’s lunch pail, but to turn a review of this film

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into a hate-filled rant is silly at best and actually really dumb. It really discredits what McNamara is defending and much of what I believe in. Of course, the same can be said of what many politicians have to say.

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I am using her rant as an example of why it gives all of us at Lifestyle so much joy to see smiling, loving faces like those featured in this month’s issue. Give love, affection and compassion to those who need it the most. That’s what really makes America great.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2019

FEATURES 16 Clarity of Vision Dr. Khanna Focuses on Evolution of Eye Care

20 Spirit of Service Pepperdine Community Serves for Step Forward Day

26 Words of Wisom Malibu’s 2nd Poet Laureate Speaks Out

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32 Good Fun! The Malibu Chili Cook-Off and Carnival Boosts BGCM

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26 Local Limelight 30 Lifestyle Calendar 32 Giving Back

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ARTICLE TRACY MARCYNZSYN

[ patient-focused physician aims to improve vision for all ]

FROM THE TIME WE OPEN THEM IN THE MORNING

experience this condition and it continues to progress

UNTIL WE CLOSE THEM AT BEDTIME, OUR EYES

with age. To correct this condition, most people begin to

PLAY A VERY IMPORTANT ROLE IN OUR LIVES AND

wear reading glasses, explains Dr. Khanna.

WELL-BEING. So when age-related or genetic issues

“Even people who have undergone Lasik earlier in life

affect our vision, an experienced, skilled physician like

feel the need to reach for reading glasses. People who

Dr. Rajesh Khanna of Khanna Vision Institute in Westlake

already were wearing glasses would graduate to more

Village is essential to restoring your eyes to health.

cumbersome bifocals or progressives,” says Dr. Khanna,

With over 25 years of experience as a specialist performing thousands of successful eye surgeries, Dr.

noting, “This condition makes it increasingly difficult to focus on objects near, middle and far.”

Khanna provides each patient with individualized care,

The PIE procedure is a dynamic procedure unlike static

giving his complete attention to developing a treat-

Lasik. It involves opening the dysfunctional eye lens and

ment plan that addresses their specific conditions and

replacing its degenerated contents with a newer synthetic

ensures their best vision.

biocompatible Presbyopic Implant, which allows the eye

“Many people can be helped, even if they’ve been told by another doctor that nothing can be done,” says

to see near, middle and far in each eye. PIE procedure can eliminate dependency on glasses or contact lenses.

Dr. Khanna, an award-winning doctor whose extensive

While PIE has been used to treat vision ailments

experience and skills enable him to offer a variety of

for many years, new technologies and advances have

treatment options to his patients, including advanced

evolved over the years to produce incredible results.

cutting-edge procedures and techniques.

“Part of the reason not many people know about it is

When it comes to rejuvenating aging, vision-impaired

because only a few people have the skills and necessary

eyes, Dr. Khanna says not all options yield the same

technology to perform the procedure,” says Dr. Khanna,

outcome. Whereas Lasik surgery may be an appropriate

who has authored a book on the subject, called PIE Pi in

treatment option for repairing vision in younger patients,

Eye (available on Amazon and Kindle).

superior procedures exist for those over 50 years of age.

“Advances in lasers and technology have yielded

“Static Lasik may be used to cure myopia and to cor-

a 99.9% success rate today,” says Dr. Khanna, who is

rect far-sightedness in young people, but Lasik cannot

committed to staying abreast of the latest advances in

help older people over 50,” explains Dr. Khanna, one of a

the field. “Only a handful of people have access to the

small subset of doctors who are well-versed in the latest

new technology, and technology will keep advancing,”

technologies and treatments.

he adds, noting because of his partnership with others, “I’ll be able to access the new technology, lasers and

PIE Pie is an acronym: Presbyopia Implant in Eye. PIE sur-

lenses—tomorrow something new will come, and we’ll be ready to offer it to patients.”

gery offers solutions for those who can’t be helped by Lasik or other treatment options. Appropriate for people

PATIENT-FOCUSED

above 45 years of age who want to see better at all dis-

Understanding each patient’s needs is the first step

tances without the use of contacts or glasses, PIE can also

to determining the best technology to solve their vision

help those who are currently suffering from cataracts, have

ailments. Dedicated to his patients, Dr. Khanna makes it

had previous Lasik, Radial Keratotomy (RK) or other eye

a priority to consult with each person and really listen to

surgery, or who have been turned down for Lasik.

their concerns before performing an eye exam and offer-

Presbyopic implants are groundbreaking lenses

ing specific treatment options.

developed by optical engineers utilizing the latest tech-

Having treated patients of all ages, from near and far—

niques of Nano engineering that can be implanted during

many travel from throughout the United States and even

the PIE procedure. Presbyopia is a natural change that

abroad to see Dr. Khanna, an expert in his field.

occurs over time and affects one’s ability to see near

“Once you understand the patient’s needs, you can

objects. Generally, around age 45, individuals begin to

apply the best technology to solve the problem,” he adds,

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PATIENT-FOCUSED PHYSICIAN

(CON TI N U ED)

noting that PIE, ICL and Lasik can even help with genetic issues, such as “lazy eye.”

Often a hereditary condition, lazy eye can be improved and even cured with proper treatment.

“The sooner we fix the problem, the better the chances to gain vision with the lazy eye,” says Dr. Khanna, who recently helped a 13-year-old girl with her lazy eye condition.

“It’s okay to use these procedures in young people when appropriate,” he says, noting that fixing the problem, rather than treating the symptoms is his goal.

“Just like with a fracture, if you fix the problem, it will heal; if you just treat the symptoms (i.e., pain), the likelihood of the problem going away is small,” he says.

Building trust with patients is also an important element of Dr. Khanna’s practice.

“They have to have a lot of trust in me to allow me to work on their eyes,” he notes, adding that he makes it a point to develop trust with his patients. His caring demeanor and supportive, knowledgeable and warm staff ensure each patient’s comfort by addressing their concerns before beginning treatment.

“I’ve performed surgery on my own mother, neighbors, physicians, children and adults of all ages,” says Dr. Khanna. Many patients are referred to him by people he’s helped. He encourages those with eye issues to schedule a consultation with his office.

“A skilled surgeon, with a good bedside manner, who utilizes the latest technology and is supported by a warm and caring staff can help ease any fears about eye surgery,” he adds. Addressing your eye ailments not only improves vision, but often changes one’s psychological persona, eliminates headaches and enables one to have a better quality of life.

Regarding payment options, Dr. Khanna says insurance plans often contribute to Lasik and PIE procedures when they can help improve one’s disability. His office also offers affordable no-interest monthly payment plans to help make the technology accessible to everyone who needs it.

To learn more about treatment options for eye ailments, schedule a consultation with Dr. Khanna at 805.230.2126.

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Connecting with Community: STEP FORWARD DAY EMBODIES SPIRIT OF SERVICE

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EACH YEAR, HUNDREDS OF ALUMNI

For instance, Phoenix Waves will return

ACROSS THE NATION SERVE WITH

to Feed My Starving Children, an orga-

THEIR LOCAL CHAPTERS AT NON-

nization dedicated to providing meals

PROFIT

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to children in need around the world, in

FORWARD DAY—WHICH WAS ESTAB-

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which volunteers will help by sorting and

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packaging bulk food items for international

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distribution in Mesa, Arizona.

DENTS AND NOW INVOLVES ALUMNI,

For Trail Trekkers, an organization

PARENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF FROM

working to improve the trails and natural

ALL FIVE OF PEPPERDINE’S SCHOOLS.

habitats in the Hillside Natural Area in El

The 31st Annual Step Forward Day on

Cerrito, volunteers will help widen and

September 7 will give alumni, parents and

smooth out paths and remove vegetative

friends the opportunity to demonstrate

debris and invasive plants to make the

Pepperdine’s mission in their own commu-

trails safer and reduce fire risk.

nities by participating in more than 20 ser-

The Orange County Tunnel to Towers 5K

vice projects throughout the United States

supports the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers

on the same day.

Foundation, an organization dedicated to

“Step Forward Day is our marquee pro-

families of military members and first respond-

gram where the entire community embodies

ers who have sacrificed life and limb for their

the Pepperdine mission of purpose, ser-

country. For this effort, volunteers will help run

vice and leadership and serves together,”

the event, including set-up and check-in.

explains Anthony Rivero, Assistant Director

Las Vegas alumni will serve at Three

for the Pepperdine Volunteer Center who is

Square, an organization dedicated to pro-

overseeing Step Forward Day.

viding three square meals each day to res-

“We use this day of service to kick-off the

idents in the surrounding area. Volunteers

school year but also kick-off a year of service,”

will help pack produce and grocery items,

Rivero says. “This day is more than just an

sort donated food, prepare meals for distri-

event, but an introduction to our community

bution, and perform other essential tasks to

and the great things they do and how we can

help combat hunger in the community.

partner with them for sustainable change.”

Los Angeles Waves will meet up at Doors

In the 31st year of Step Forward Day,

of Hope Women’s Shelter, a ministry pro-

members of the Pepperdine community can

viding a safe and nurturing environment

expect to serve with their peers.

where homeless women can receive food,

“They will connect with local nonprofits, cre-

clothing and temporary shelter. Volunteers

ate partnerships and serve them,” says Rivero.

will help with routine maintenance on the shelter’s campus in Wilmington, California.

EXPANDED OUTREACH

Bay Area Waves plan to help in Menlo

On Step Forward Day with Pepperdine

Park at LifeMoves, a nonprofit that provides

alumni, volunteer projects take place

interim housing and supportive services

throughout the United States, including

to help homeless families and individuals

at sites in Arizona, Illinois, California,

find stable housing and establish long-term

Minnesota, Nevada, New York, North

self-sufficiency. Volunteers will help maintain

Carolina,

and beautify the LifeMoves campus by plant-

Oregon,

Tennessee,

Texas,

Colorado, Washington and Georgia.

ing, weeding and potting in the house garden.

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CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY

(CON TI N UED)

Carolina Waves will gather at Shepherd Youth Ranch, an organi-

reentering society with jobs and housing for their families.

zation that rehabilitates individuals dealing with mental health dis-

Volunteers will help by gardening, cleaning and repairing to

orders, child abuse or neglect, and similar backgrounds. Volunteers

maintain the property.

will help maintain the campus by repairing and cleaning the facilities.

Los Angeles Waves will help at the Boys and Girls Club of

Portland Waves will meet up with Northwest Children’s

Pasadena—which works to enable children and youth in the com-

Outreach, which works to fill the needs of Oregon families by pro-

munity to reach their full potential as productive, caring, healthy and

viding clothing, infant care products, diapers, formula and other

responsible citizens—by gardening, cleaning and repairing the property.

necessities. Volunteers will help by packing supplies and filling orders to distribute to families in need.

Closer to home, Conejo Valley Waves will meet at Gabriel’s

Nashville Waves will serve at Second Harvest Food Bank, helping to prepare and pack meals for delivery to the one in eight Middle Tennesseans who struggle with hunger every day.

House, an organization serving homeless and at-risk popula-

Sacramento Waves will help support the American Heart

tions in the area, with an 83% success rate for past occupants

Association Sacramento Heart & Stroke Walk event by setting

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up and running the event, including registration and monitoring the Kids Zone.

Los Angeles Waves will meet at the San Fernando Institute of Applied Media, a public middle school focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts and education. Volunteers will help maintain, garden and beautify the campus. Los Angeles Waves will also participate in a beach clean-up with Heal the Bay, contributing to the organization’s efforts to remove tons of pollution from beaches, waterways and inland neighborhoods to reduce blight, protect marine animals and boost the regional economy.

WAVES OF FLAGS Additionally, all alumni, family and friends are invited to join Seaver College and George Pepperdine College Alumni Relations for Waves of Flags. For this annual tradition, Waves will meet at Pepperdine’s Malibu campus to enjoy lunch together, install flags in Alumni Park and assemble paracord bracelets for Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit that has delivered more than 2.3 million care packages filled with items donated by grateful American and service-friendly companies that want to express their support for heroes serving overseas and here at home.

Step Forward Day at Pepperdine will also include food served by In-N-Out Burger, as well as games, music and other festivities. Additionally, there will be a Waves of Flags installation commemorating every life lost during the tragedy of September 11, 2001.

“Our theme for the year is a sports theme,” Rivero says.

“Connecting to our unique mission statement, we are using Step Forward Day as a kick-off to our year of service.

In ways that other universities invest in sports programs, we invest in service and our communities. Our shirts will don the saying, ‘Community First’ on the back, showing our commitment to service to the community. Please join our team as we fight systemic injustice in our community.”

The ultimate goal for Step Forward Day is “to intentionally connect our community,” Rivero further emphasizes.

“We want to help redefine the idea of service by placing the community first,” he says. “We believe service can happen on multiple planes by creating awareness, physically serving with the community, and creating advocates for the future. We hope Step Forward Day is an event that can initiate the connection to the community and provides us opportunity to serve them in meaningful ways.”

To register for a volunteer activity, or for more information about Step Forward Day, visit Pepperdine.edu/Alumni/events/Step-Forward-Day.htm.

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Malibu’s 2nd Poet Laureate Shares Joy of Her Craft ARTICLE TRACY MARCYNZSYN

POETRY-LOVING LOCALS HAVE LIKELY CROSSED PATHS WITH MALIBU’S SECOND POET LAUREATE, ELLEN REICH, A LONGTIME AREA RESIDENT AND PROLIFIC WRITER WHO ENJOYS SHARING HER LOVE OF POETRY WITH THE COMMUNITY. Appointed to the post in March, Ellen teaches writing classes for seniors and hosts poetry readings at her home and throughout the city at various locales.

“I have been active for many years with poetry in Malibu by hosting Vital Poetry at my home,” shares Ellen. “People bring poems they love and poems they have written and we share them.”

Avidly attending and performing at poetry events through the years at Beyond Baroque, where she enjoys meeting and mixing with other poets, Ellen recently read two poems at the Legacy Park dedication of a sculpture created by Emanuel Hatzof and generously donated by Dan Sandel.

Also a member of poetry workshops where members critique each other’s poems, Ellen, along with friends Ann Buxie and Ellen Cohen, officiates quarterly Poetry by the Sea readings. The next Poetry by the Sea event takes place September 22, at 3 p.m. at The Malibu Methodist Church.

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“It is our annual big open mic starting off with John

Papers, Reverse Kiss, Sacrifices Have to be Human, and

Struloeff, who is a professor at Pepperdine, warming up

Sleeping Guardian, she has published more than 400

the mic,” says Ellen, who teaches Creative Writing for Santa

poems in various publications, journals and anthologies.

Monica College’s Emeritus division at the Malibu Senior

When she’s not writing, Ellen is probably spending time

Center on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., as well as Autobiography

with her family—three sons, a stepson and daughter, nine

and Memoir writing courses on Fridays at 12:30 p.m.

grandchildren, and six great grandkids with two more on

As Poet Laureate, Ellen has already launched several new workshops.

the way!—or eating at Spruzzo’s, her favorite restaurant.

Ellen says she’s thankful for her loving family and

“When I was appointed as the second Poet Laureate

their support as she grieves the loss of her husband,

of Malibu in March, I was extremely honored to have the

Herb Reich, and youngest son, Barry Gaynor, who

opportunity to continue the wonderful work of Ricardo

passed away within three weeks of each other nearly

Means Ybarra, our first Poet Laureate,” she says. “One

a year and a half ago.

of the workshops I began in my new position is ‘Strictly

“Herb wrote poems, flew single engine planes, rode

Poetry,’” which meets the third Saturday of every other

motorcycles, enjoyed boating, grew organic vegeta-

month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Malibu Library. The

bles and fruit trees in our yard and was a successful

next one is scheduled this month on September 21.

businessman who developed HR Medical Supply,”

“I also host Caffeinated Verse, which is a reading by

she shares. “My son left a wife, Tammie, and daughter,

an invited poet after which members of the audience are

Erin. Were he alive, he would be very proud of them

encouraged to read a poem for our open mic,” says Ellen,

both. I am struggling with adjusting to the loss of two

noting that information about these events can be found

special people, but our family is close-knit and caring. I

at MalibuCity.org.

am very blessed in this regard.”

ORIGINS

wordsmith one of their own.

And Malibu is extremely fortunate to call this talented While writing serves as a source of joy for Ellen, it did not start out that way.

“I started writing poetry in 1964 when my first husband died an untimely death at the age of 37 from Leukemia,” shares Ellen, who lived in Newark, New Jersey at the time. “I had three young sons and writing poetry was a way to deal with my grief.”

Ellen says it was years later after remarrying and relocating to California that she first shared her poems

Ellen notes that the impetus for her poem, “Interruption of Bird,” published in Emeritus Chronicles, was thinking about how language has changed and continues to change and that most likely, bird songs have stayed the same through the centuries.

with anyone.

“I taught in a private school and met a poet named

Levitt, Robin Johnson and Kate Braverman. Also, I stud-

interruption of bird

ied with Holly Prado and David St. John,” she says.

take one feather

Rachelle Benveniste who encouraged me to join her group where I shared my poems with others. I began taking workshops with local poets Jack Grapes, Peter

Today, sharing poetry is a priority for Ellen. With

floating toward the surface of the earth

events planned through 2020, Ellen looks forward to exploring poetry with others.

“I like having the opportunity to bring poets to Malibu,”

the bird unaware of her loss sings

she says. “We will be hosting David St. John, who is the head of the Creative Writing Department at USC for our

her timing precise like rests in music

annual Call to the Wall in March of 2020.”

for without phrasing there is no passion

In addition to her poetic endeavors, Ellen is currently working on a full-length book, The Nature of Women

the bird-song a gentle entry

and Men. The author of four other books: The Gynecic

to ancient conversation

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ARTICLE KATERI WOZNY | PHOTOGRAPHY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MALIBU

MALIBU CHILI COOK-OFF CHALLENGE AND CARNIVAL BENEFITS AREA YOUTH RESIDENTS WHO WANT TO HELP MALIBU YOUTH AND LOVE

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to take full advantage of the event.”

COOK-OFF CHALLENGE, STARTING FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 THROUGH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2.

This is the second year BGCM will be hosting the event. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase samples or a bowl during the event and taste about 15 to 18 different homemade vegan or meat chili recipes. “Best in Show” prizes will be awarded to the tastiest recipes.

This is the second year volunteering for the chili cook-off and carnival for Amalia Alvarez, resident of Oxnard. Her son has been participating in BGCM’s programs over the past four years. Alvarez will help with selling tickets at this year’s event.

“I like it because I am helping my son and other children,” says Alvarez. “It’s fun to contribute to the community.”

According to Kasey Earnest, BGCM executive director of 15 years, last year, each chili participant made about 65 gallons of chili and sold out. The focus of the chili cook-off and carnival is on nonprofit organizations serving Malibu youth.

YOUTH FIRST BGCM has been a staple in the Malibu community since 2000.

Some 10,000 kids have participated in BGCM’s programs, which

“All proceeds go back to the chosen youth charities because

focus on the creative arts and sciences, academic support, leader-

they tend to be the most underrepresented,” says Earnest. “We love

ship development skills and health and wellness through cooking,

that we can highlight them for four days.” Earnest says more than

healthy snacks, sports, relationships and sobriety.

$75,000 was raised from last year’s chili cook-off and carnival for the charity partners.

New features at the event will include a new carnival company, Helms & Sons, food vendors, a beer and wine lounge, chili cook-off merchandise with hoodies, t-shirts and hats, tote bags, live DJ performances, a Kid’s Corner where children can make jewelry from beads and other arts and crafts, a 24-foot rock climbing wall, and the Johnny Strange Legacy Skateboard competition. The Malibu Village miniramp will also be available for public skate and practice sessions.

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“(BGCM) RE ALLY HELPS THE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN,” SAYS E ARNEST. “OUR PROGRAMS ALLOW CHILDREN TO HAVE E X TRA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO BE INVOLVED WITH HIGH LEVEL, PROFESSIONALLY RUN PROGRAMMING THROUGH CHARAC TER AND LE ADERSHIP. FOR THE KIDS, IT’S ABOUT FORMING REL ATIONSHIPS WITH AN ADULT MENTOR TO NAVIGATE THEIR DECISION-MAKING AND LE ARNING.”

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GIVING BACK

(CON TI N U ED)

BGCM’s biggest program is its Wellness

“Having to go through Woolsey has

Center, which began in 2017 and provides

opened

individual counseling for social or emotional

Earnest. “We are currently working with the

concerns, groups focusing on self-esteem,

United Way on a workforce development

problem-solving, communication, chemical

program, providing day laborers and resi-

dependency and friendships, parenting

dents impacted by the fires with temporary

workshops, and family counseling with

job opportunities.

licensed clinical staff for 1,700 students attending Malibu Public Schools.

up

more

partnerships,”

says

Earnest wants the public to understand that having a Boys and Girls Club makes

“I started (the Wellness Center) for that very reason; there are no therapists or psy-

the community stronger. She also sees the Wellness Center expanding its services.

chologists that can meet with students in

“It’s a direct investment in kids and that’s

crisis within Malibu,” says Earnest. “This

the most important thing,” says Earnest.

was a way for us to address mental health

“With the Wellness Center, I see increasing

on the grounds.”

the capacity, serving more kids and destig-

Last year, BCGM served about 300

matizing mental health. I call the center

students during the school year and met

‘access without barriers,’ meaning it’s free

with about 75 families and individuals for

and nothing can stop a child from getting

emergency crisis counseling after the

the help that they need.”

Woolsey Fire.

“Being able to have these resources for the community and having such a fluid team was one of the most valuable things that we

The BGCM 38th Annual Chili Cook-Off Challenge

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BGCM also stepped in as the leading organization

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