LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dream Center is pleased to announce they will be partnering with Jesus Daily in a Facebook live event produced by Dream On Productions to raise funds that will provide meals for families affected by COVID-19. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the Dream Center has opened its doors seven days a week, 11 hours a day to help families and at-risk seniors affected by the virus and the stay-at-home order. They have now served 500,000 meals since March 15 when their outreach began.

This event premiered live on Facebook, Monday, May 4 at 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST and was hosted by Dream Center co-founder Matthew Barnett and actress and television personality Sherri Shepherd. The Facebook live also featured an array of celebrities, with special appearances by Leah Remini, Jenny McCarthy, Donnie Wahlberg, and many more.

“Once again, with even more partners on board, the Dream Center has an army of dedicated soldiers committed to one mission right now: Making sure families across LA have food on the table,” said Dream Center co-founder Matthew Barnett. “I want to thank Sherri and all those planning to attend, in advance, along with every other individual who has helped us keep our neighbors nourished during this crisis. Each of you are beautiful examples of leaders using your influence nationwide to make our world a better place.”

Through this fundraiser with Jesus Daily—the #1 most active faith-based page on Facebook with over 35 million followers—the Dream Center will be able to continue providing basic necessities for residents of LA. For every dollar donated during this unique campaign, one meal will be served to those who need it.

“I am so honored to be hosting alongside Pastor Matthew for this special occasion at the Dream Center,” Sherri Shepherd said recently. “I have seen the good the Dream Center has done in the community, and one thing I can say is the Dream Center doesn’t just talk the talk. They show their love in so many ways and it’s incredible that they’ve already served 500,000 meals! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner every single day. Now that’s walking the talk!”

Donations can be made on Facebook through the DONATE button or at dreamcenter.org/relief.

The Los Angeles Dream Center is a faith-based non-profit organization located in Echo Park, dedicated to transforming lives and underserved communities in the city of Los Angeles. By offering residential and outreach programs to individuals, families and communities in the areas of homelessness, hunger, poverty, addiction, domestic violence, education, and human trafficking, the Dream Center is committed to enabling immediate and long-term transformation. The Dream Center welcomes those in need into our community completely free-of-charge with the resources, training, and support they need, regardless of faith, age, gender, orientation, nationality, or any other defining factor.

Dream On Productions is a Los Angeles based, female-driven production company started in 2004 by Sally Colón-Petree. Dream On’s mission is to produce creative, socially impactful projects that are educational, and crafted to bring awareness to subjects that will ignite the hearts of people globally and locally.

Jesus Daily is the #1 most active Facebook faith page in history where you can learn how to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, read daily devotionals, learn about God, grow in your Faith, read Bible verses, read inspiring, encouraging, funny and useful stories, and share the Gospel with Friends simply by Liking, Commenting and Sharing every Post.

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