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Call for Committee Volunteers

September 27, 2020

One of the best ways to engage with the Ebell community is to join one of our committees, which develop and promote member activities, support our philanthropic efforts and keep our membership connected and informed.  Here are some of the many opportunities at The Ebell to meet and work with other members in our community. … Read more »

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Matching Gift Goal: $10,000

from Lorraine Spector, Director of Development

September 26, 2020

Thank you to some fabulous donors who have contributed $3,450 to meet our challenge grant! We are over 65% of our goal. Please help us to meet the challenge. Every gift you make to The Ebell of Los Angeles by November 30 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000. Thanks to the generosity of a new… Read more »

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Look What SHE Did!

Artists of Los Angeles Film Premiere + Zoom Salon

September 26, 2020

Thursday, November 12, at 12 noon – 1:00pm “She refused to believe that being a woman limited her. She did what she wanted to do.”  The Ebell is proud to host Look What SHE Did! for an online screening event featuring female storytellers and filmmakers. Look What SHE Did! is a nonprofit that creates short… Read more »

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Meet the Members

Meet the Members

from Jane Gilman and Lizzie Blatt

September 24, 2020

Meet some new Ebell members!   Jill Lawrence “I was born in London and came to Los Angeles the day after I was married. I have two boys and two step-sons.  I was trained as a teacher of domestic science, but rather than re-qualifying in the US, I ended up in the securities industry.  My… Read more »

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Coping with the Ups and Downs of Life

from Arden Teplow

September 23, 2020

It can be difficult to always hear “be positive…don’t let it get you down.”  There’s no denying, the past few months have been difficult for most, if not all of us.  Here’s a timely reminder, from member and social worker Arden Teplow, on coping with trying times, whatever form they may take. One of my… Read more »

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How Rest Cottage Association’s Grants Are Benefiting Grantees and Their Clients

from Randi Jones, Director RCA, and Cheryl Finley and Jo-Ann Rodriquez, Co-chairs Social Services Department

September 22, 2020

The Ebell has a long history of providing both philanthropy and direct services to women in need in Los Angeles County.  Today, our proud tradition continues through the efforts of the Rest Cottage Association (RCA) and its companion program, the Social Service Department. RCA gives over $100,000 in grant money annually to local non-profits serving… Read more »

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Leaving a Legacy to The Ebell

from Lorraine Spector, Director of Development

September 21, 2020

Thank you for being such an important part of The Ebell.  Without your membership and support we would not be able to provide the fabulous programming we offer or be the beacon we are for women.  And while today our buildings are closed, they are still a valued part of The Ebell and Los Angeles. … Read more »

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Save the Date

Your Ebell calendar for upcoming programs and events

September 20, 2020

Wednesday, October 14, 4:00 p.m. Confab On Zoom Thursday, October 15, 1:00 p.m. Virtual Field Trip to Mexico City to explore the Magical Neighborhoods Grab a Margarita and join Lynda Martinez del Campo, American resident of Mexico and tour director/lecturer on Mexican history, as she leads us on our own private tour of the country’s… Read more »

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