B.A.R.E., an LA-based nonprofit dedicated to uplifting unhoused families, invites media to cover Homecoming #HomeFest, a free community block party and day of service taking place this Saturday, December 6, at The Antonio Hotel in East LA.
The event is the culmination of B.A.R.E. Week: The Big Give Back, a citywide initiative collecting essential items for unhoused families and shelters across Los Angeles.
Saturday’s Homecoming #HomeFest will feature food, giveaways, on-site distribution of donated items, community resource partners, and a special live performance by Michael Mowglie, lead singer of the band The Mowgli’s.
Why Saturday Matters
Guests will be able to see:
● A major community distribution and volunteer event
● Hundreds of residents engaging in service
● Live music from Michael Mowglie
● B.A.R.E.’s youth-led, community-centered model in action
Running December 2-6, B.A.R.E. Week: The Big Give Back mobilizes schools, churches,
businesses, and neighborhoods to donate high-need items like socks, blankets, hygiene kits, tents, and emergency supplies. Much of what is collected throughout the week will be
distributed on-site at Saturday’s #HomeFest.
Event Details
What: Homecoming #HomeFest – free community concert, distribution event, and finale of
B.A.R.E. Week
When: Saturday, December 6, 12-4 PM
Where: The Antonio Hotel, 229 N Soto St, Los Angeles, CA
Who: B.A.R.E. staff, volunteers, community partners, and Michael Mowglie of The Mowgli’s
Founded by Joseph Bradford III, B.A.R.E. is a Los Angeles based nonprofit dedicated to uplifting unhoused families through food, shelter support, mentorship, and year-round outreach. Bradford’s lived experience with homelessness drives B.A.R.E. ‘s mission to restore dignity, stability, and hope to communities too often overlooked.