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Los Angeles, CA - The veterans support organization New Directions has announced the host of their annual benefit gala will be J.R. Martinez, an Iraqi War veteran featured during the last two years on the popular daytime serial, All My Children. Titled Honoring Our Heroes, the event will raise funds to assist the organization in providing life-saving services to veterans in need. The banquet will be held this year on Sunday, November 7th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Honorees will include two successful graduates of the New Directions program: U.S. Marine Corps veteran George Hill, director of the New Directions Choir; and U.S. Army veteran Jon Henri Matteau, who served in Afghanistan.
New Directions will also present two awards at the gala: a Media Hero Award to ABC's Brothers and Sisters for its realistic portrayal of an Iraqi War veteran; and a Community Hero Award to the law firm of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips for their commitment to providing free legal services to the veterans at New Directions.
New Directions, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has assisted hundreds of veterans through its comprehensive services, including transitional housing, substance abuse treatment, therapeutic care, vocational training, job placement and housing assistance.
For additional information about the gala on November 7th, call La Shanda Maze at 310-914-4045 ext 161.
To purchase tickets online click on http://www.newdirectionsinc.org/about_events.html
Katey Sagal is available for any media inquiries.
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