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Charitable Work & Community Service
Dedicated to giving back to the community through education, empowerment, and charitable initiatives.

Image of Ferris at a charity event for the Aviva Children Family Services

"Skin Angel" & Community Ambassador

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Ferris has been coined "Skin Angel" and Ambassador for Aviva Children Family Services, nominated for Volunteer of the Year Award.

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Winner of Top Fund Raiser for all Spas of Los Angeles and Orange County.

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Ferris has been teaching skin, makeup and etiquette every week to abused teenage girls for almost a decade.

Foundations & Organizations

Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation

Paula Van Ness

Chief Executive Officer

Entertainment Industry Foundation

Merrily Newton

Senior Vice President and CFO

Make-A-Wish Foundation®

Sascha Coble

Director of Special Events

Downtown Women's Center

Lisa Watson

Executive Director

Dean Rhodes Salon

Multiple charitable events and fundraisers

Recognition & Impact

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Thank you so much for participating in the first annual Salons 4 Starlight and raising nearly $9,000! You were far and away the top fundraiser in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas out of all the beauty salons!

- Chief Executive Officer

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Raised thousands of dollars for the Shambala Preserve – Roar Foundation founder Tippi Hedren.

- Shambala Preserve / Roar Foundation

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Dear Ms Strachan, On behalf of the Entertainment Industry Foundation and the thousands of women who will benefit as a result of the Los Angeles Revlon Run/Walk for women, thank you for your dedication and hard work in raising funds under $6000.

- Entertainment Industry Foundation

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Thank you for your contributions of facial to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Los Angeles' 14th Annual Wine Tasting and Auction on May 5th, 2007.

- Make-A-Wish Foundation®

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Ferris did skin, hair, makeup, and coordinating at a fashion show for Christopher Reeves foundation for Spinal Cord Research and raised thousands of dollars from Dean Rhodes Salon.

- Christopher Reeves Foundation

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The Downtown Women's Center would like to thank you for your generous gift. We are grateful to you for being a concerned member of our community; your support is vital in helping the center provide essential services to homeless women struggling for survival on Skid Row.

- Downtown Women's Center

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Dear Ferris, Thank you for donating your time and talent for our Women's Empowerment Program Makeover event and seminar. The evening culminated our special 6-week program for economically disadvantaged homeless women who are pursuing their employment goals.

 

It was a huge success, based on the big smiles I saw on all of the women's faces after their makeovers!

- Women's Empowerment Program

Support Our Mission

Through continued education, empowerment, and community service, we strive to make a positive impact in the lives of those who need it most.

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