Footprint Foundation Announces First Annual Arts Gala Co-Hosted by Cast

from Mayans M.C. and Benefiting Four Different Charities

Los Angeles, CA, November 09, 2018 --(PR.com)-- The Footprint Foundation, a non-profit collective, is
pleased to announce its first annual Arts Gala to be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 7 p.m. to
12 a.m. at V22LA Fashion House in DTLA. The event will be hosted by fashion brand V22LA (which
consists of husband and wife team, Frank Rodriguez and Angela Smith-Rodriguez) and cast from the FX
hit show Mayans M.C., a spinoff of the popular Sons of Anarchy series. Proceeds from the event will go
to benefit four different charities that focus on orphans and displaced/at-risk youth. Antonio Jaramillo
who plays “Riz” on Mayans M.C. will also share his harrowing story of how he went from orphanage to
the big screen.

“My personal endeavor is to help, one child at a time.” - Angela Smith-Rodriguez, Co-Founder of The
Footprint Foundation.

Proceeds from the event (coming from sale of artwork, sponsorships, and donations) will go to support
the four following charities: Arts for a Better Tomorrow, Casa Estrella Foundation, Colette's Children's
Home and Leja Bulela.

In addition, it will be a celebration of Latino and Chicano culture with works available for purchase plus
live performances from notable entertainers and artists. Richard Montoya will MC the event, there will be
spoken word by Richard Cabral, a Dark Progressivism Exhibition of Chicano artists curated by Rodrigo
Ribera d'Ebre and curation of limited edition artists' prints and originals by Modern Multiples featuring
timeless works by Shephard Fairey, Richard Duardo and Ernesto Yerena; to name a few.

Gala MC Richard Montoya is a founding member of the satirical performance trio Culture Clash, a potent
mix of Chicano aesthetics and activism. Montoya is the son of the legendary Chicano artist, poet, and
musician José Montoya.

The artwork at the Gala has two curators with distinctly different visions. The first by spoken word artist,
award-winning filmmaker and Dark Progressivism curator, Rodrigo Ribera d'Ebre who is a regular
contributor to Huffington Post and his work has been featured in Dual Coast Magazine and the Los
Angeles Review of Books. He is the author of the political treatise on street gangs, Urban Politics: The
Political Culture of Sur 13 Gangs.

The second, Modern Multiples, is a fine art printmaking studio specializing in serigraphs and digital
giclees. They collaborate with a wide array of contemporary artists and designers to create unique and
highly collectible works of art.

Current gala sponsors are: Capstone Partners Financial and Insurance Services, LLC, Three Weavers
Brewery, Hint Water, D'Ouro Vino Selections, Vox DJs, and Espinozas Leather.

Come be a part of an inaugural event that will combine art, fashion, and improving the lives of thousands

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of children. There are a limited amount of tickets available. Donations are welcome and there are still
some sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, please contact Kayowa Kasongo at
kayowa@yowaevents.com or 323-989-2704.

About Arts for a Better Tomorrow

Arts for a Better Tomorrow, a 501c3 nonprofit based out of Los Angeles, CA whose vision is to create a
world where youth from diverse, disadvantaged communities have support and equitable access to a
bright future. Contact: José Yenque info@ArtsBT.org or (213) 292-0336
http://artsbt.org

About Casa Estrella Foundation

Casa Estrella whose mission is to provide a Christian home, family and education to the impoverished
youth in our communities. Contact: Joe Valenzuela joemvalenzuela@aol.com or (858) 605-1365
http://casaestrellafoundation.com/

About Colette's Children's Home

Colette's Children's Home, a California-based organization whose mission is to provide homeless single
women and mothers with children a safe home and nurturing environment. Contact: Colette O'Connell
(714) 596-1380
http://www.coletteschildrenshome.com/

About Leia Bulela

Leja Bulela, a 501c3 nonprofit providing health care, educational opportunities, and advocacy and
championing the rights of refugees in Congo. Contact: Muamba Kabongo director@lejabulela.org
www.lejabulela.org

About Footprint Foundation

A nonprofit foundation founded by husband-wife duo Frank and Angela Rodriquez of V22LA Fashion
House. By using the close community of Chicano celebrities and artists, the group is dedicated to
improving the lives of children throughout the world by providing additional support to children's
charities through fundraising efforts and raising awareness for philanthropic work from the Latino and
Chicano communities.

Location: 1500 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles CA 90015

@footprintfoundationla
#footprintartgala
Snapchat: footprint_foundation_la

Contact: Angela Smith-Rodriguez

E-Mail: v22denim@yahoo.com
Phone: 818-468-2647

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Contact Information:
Yowa Events
Kayowa Kasongo
323-989-2704
Contact via Email
www.yowaevents.com

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