by Mira Kelly Villa & Chiara Del Rio-Ascolese
October 12, 2024
On October 2, 2024, The Fiato Foundation was given the honor of being invited to Olive Crest’s annual Power of One Luncheon. Members of the El Segundo Branch (respectively from ESHS Choirs and ESHS Orchestra) came with their musical talents and services. As the doors opened and guests began to arrive, Chiara Del Rio-Ascolese Mira Kelly Villa welcomed them inside, offering charismatic service, while Jack Cuzzocrea played a welcoming tune on his guitar. Afterwards, orchestra members Caleb Tsai, Morgan Barlow, and Nanami Yamashita played beautiful melodies for the 300 present.
The Luncheon was a wonderful insight into and celebration of Olive Crest’s mission and success over the years. Following the musical performances by the Fiato Foundation were the Luncheon presentations, which showcased the different stories of those who found solace under Olive Crest’s wing. Between the different stories, Olive Crest took the time to acknowledge and award various people and organizations who help to support Olive Crest and their mission. This year, the Foundation of the Year award went to the Fiato Foundation. In the words of Olive Crest, “Fiato Foundation has made it their mission to give back to those in their community…to provide an outlet for mental wellness and to foster a passion for music in individuals of all ages and backgrounds.”
The Foundation is grateful and honored to have the opportunity to contribute to OliveCrest’s programs and mission to support families and individuals in crisis. Whether it be through our benefit concerts or running music lessons for the OCLA Summer Camp, we are dedicated to using music to help make a difference in the community. We are honored to have spotlighted for our work and look forward to a continued collaboration with Olive Crest and its programs.
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