Carrie Fisher to Be Honored at The Midnight Mission's 100th Year Gala

The Midnight Mission proudly announces its Golden Heart Awards Gala and 2014 award recipients. The celebratory occasion will take place on Tuesday, September 30 th, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and tickets can be purchased at http://www.midnightmission.org/event-content/gala/. The evening commemorates The Midnight's 100-year anniversary and recognizes famed writer and actress Carrie Fisher, Arlene Van Dyke, renowned make-up artist and wife of entertainer and 2005 Golden Heart honoree Dick Van Dyke and Denise Salazar, Richie Sambora's longtime executive assistant. A surprise honoree for The Golden Heart of the Century award will also be announced the night of the gala. All will be recognized for their substantial contributions to The Midnight, as well as their personal advocacy on behalf of Los Angeles' neediest population. American rock icon Richie Sambora and Australian guitar sensation Orianthi will deliver a musical performance. KLOS radio personality Gary Moore will provide the evening's entertainment.

Commemorating a century of service, The Golden Heart Awards Gala jointly honors The Midnight's longstanding legacy to the City's neediest, as well as those individuals whose contributions embrace the organization's transformative spirit of giving. As Southern California's premier social service provider, The Midnight marks its milestone by never missing a day of service since 1914.

The Golden Heart Awards Gala begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception and silent auction to raise support for The Midnight's life-saving and life-changing services. The awards dinner following will recognize the exemplary service of individuals with The Midnight's highest distinction, The Golden Heart Award. Previous awardees include individuals, organizations and businesses such as actor Tim Allen, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Clancy Imislund, LA Councilwoman Jan Perry, musician Tom Petty, The Staples Center Foundation, The Annenberg Foundation, and Nestl USA, Inc., among many others.

Celebrities, individuals and organizations are invited to join as sponsors or purchase a seat at $350 or a table for $3000. Contributions will benefit The Midnight's vital community programs, including job training, tutoring, health and wellness, 12-step recovery program, emergency services and more.

SOURCE The Midnight Mission