Turn fashion into
good work.
The mission of the Colleagues is to support underserved women, children, and families in our community.
Philanthropy through fashion.
Since our founding in 1950, the Colleagues have contributed over $40 million to serve Los Angeles’ most vulnerable children—those harmed by community and family violence, abuse, and neglect. Our extraordinary support has been and continues to be critical to improving the lives of thousands of children and families each year.
Our mission is funded through sales from the Colleagues Room in Santa Monica, a resale boutique fully staffed by colleague volunteers and our annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show, a longstanding social event featuring the Champion of Children award given each year to a renowned honoree.
Guided by our philosophy of “philanthropy through fashion,” the Colleagues’ robust support of underserved women, children, and families in Los Angeles sustains our collective passion.
CHARITIES WE SUPPORT
Annual Luncheon
In partnership with Oscar de la Renta, The Colleagues hold an annual luncheon and fashion show in Beverly Hills. It includes the Champion of Children award ceremony, recognizing individuals who have made a significant difference in supporting women, children, and families. Notable honorees include Nancy Reagan, Audrey Hepburn, Mariska Hargitay, and Katy Perry.
The Room
The Colleagues' resale room located in Santa Monica sells vintage, contemporary and designer clothes, accessories, jewelry, menswear, antiques, decorative arts, and home goods. The Room is open on Saturdays from 10am-3pm and is fully staffed by Colleague volunteers. All proceeds go towards charities we support.
Donations are welcome!
The Colleagues 35th Annual Spring Luncheon Benefit
Katy Perry receives the Colleagues 2024 Champion of Children Award for Firework Foundation Efforts
On April 25, 2024 at the Annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show in Beverly Hills, The Colleagues had the immense pleasure of honoring Katy Perry with the prestigious Champion of Children Award. Perry, alongside her sister Angela Lerche, founded The Firework Foundation in 2019. The organization is known for its visionary commitment to empowering children from underserved communities. Their mission includes nurturing creativity and unlocking the potential of young individuals through the arts, making a significant impact in the lives of those they reach.
CHAMPION OF CHILDREN AWARD HONOREES
CHAMPION OF CHILDREN AWARD HONOREES
OUR PARTNERS
