Bionic Buzz® got to cover Everest Foundation’s event for The Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission Center at their Van Nuys Bridge Shelter site in Van Nuys, CA. The event was hosted by actor/restaurateur, Danny Trejo, and Deputy District Director for Congressman Tony Cardenas’s office, Osvaldo Ramirez. Bibles were passed out at the event for individuals at the shelter and food was provided by Trejo’s Tacos.

ABOUT THE EVEREST FOUNDATION

The Everest Foundation is a Los Angeles based non-profit organization grounded in the vision and innovation of Dr. Edwin A.D. Everest and his impact on the medical community. They strive to change the future of medicine by instituting several global initiatives such as research, graduate medical education, and venture philanthropy.

They truly believe in the act of doing good for the benefit of underserved communities around the world by placing their resident physicians in places that need direct medical care. With the rapid advancement of medical technology, it is critical that they are on the cutting-edge of medical innovation using these advances to change the world.

The Everest Foundation has committed, and continues to commit, millions of dollars to meet the funding needs of innovative research initiatives, medical resident placement, and supporting underserved communities.

ABOUT THE HOPE OF THE VALLEY RESCUE MISSION

Their mission is to prevent, reduce and eliminate poverty, hunger and homelessness. They do this by offering immediate assistance and long-term solutions. They are a faith-based independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that does not discriminate based on gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or lack thereof. Their services are grounded in a deep respect for the dignity inherent in each human being.

Our host Virag Vida got to interview actor Danny Trejo (Machete & Star Wars The Book of Boba Fett), Dr. Michael Everest (Chairman of The Everest Foundation), Michael Mario Castille (Assistant to Danny Trejo), Sharon Somoza (Director of Bridge Housing) and Laurie Craft (Chief Programs Officer of Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission).

Connect:
https://theeverestfoundation.org/
https://www.hopeofthevalley.org/mission/
https://www.instagram.com/officialdannytrejo/
https://www.instagram.com/trejostacos/
https://www.instagram.com/trejosdonuts/