A writer friend of mine works for Chrysalis — a non-profit that empowers individuals navigating barriers to the workforce including homelessness, poverty, and justice-involvement to secure and retain employment. They’re holding a poker fundraising event and asked I share it with all of you. Details below!
WHEN: Thursday, May 28th, 2026 · 6pm
WHERE: Above the Block · 11301 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
All In for Changing Lives is a no-limit hold ‘em tournament and cocktail party to support the work Chrysalis does every day.
Poker players and non-players alike can bet on a better tomorrow by supporting and joining this event. Attendees will enjoy a fun, high stakes tournament, beer and whiskey tastings, food stations, a great silent auction, and much more!
Hosted by influential change makers, our event attracts a dynamic mix of attendees, including celebrities and leaders from industries including real estate, entertainment, beauty, fashion, and finance.
You can purchase your early bird tickets now! Until May 1st, poker player tickets are $275 each. If you’d prefer to just party it up, those tickets are only $175 each.
It is being held at the stunning Above the Block venue (spacious ballroom, inviting large foyer, chandeliers, indoor and outdoor spaces) which is centrally located on Olympic and Sawtelle.
Yes, there is parking.
Yes, there is delicious food being served at food stations.
Yes, there will be open sponsored bars with mocktails and cocktails.
Yes, there will be Whiskey Tastings.
Yes, there will be Beer Tastings.
Yes, there will be fantastic auction items you can bid on.
Yes, there will be wonderful people to meet and network with about 150 of them.
Yes, there is a fantastic spacious patio that will have activations on it and a fire pit.
Yes, there will be POKER.
Yes, you will have fun and it benefits Chrysalis.
Yes, you can purchase your early bird ticket now until May 1st then the price increases – so purchase now.
Yes, you can come in as a sponsor.
https://www.changelives.org/all-in/ – click on link to purchase your ticket.
Unemployment is the most cited reason people report experiencing homelessness for the first time. Chrysalis is a place where people can rebuild from the devastation of losing income and the safety of home. Job readiness training and one-on-one case management helps clients build skills, identify long-term career plans, and open pathways to earning family-sustaining wages. Chrysalis clients also have access to a host of other vital resources along their journey:
— Resume building
— Practice interviews
— Training scholarships
— Computer access
— Professional clothing
— Hygiene items
— Shelf-stable lunches
— Emergency funds