Location
480 Riverside Dr
Burbank, California 91506
United States
Date & Time
5:00pm PDT - 9:00pm PDT
About This Event
Home Again LA Announces 2026 Gala: Sail Away to a Brighter Future at LA Equestrian Center
Home Again LA (HALA) is proud to announce its highly anticipated annual gala, set to take place on Friday, June 12, 2026, in the beautiful ballroom at the LA Equestrian Center. This year’s event promises to be especially meaningful as Home Again LA celebrates a new chapter with the recent merger of Home Again LA and the Burbank Temporary Aid Center, uniting two organizations with a shared mission of supporting households experiencing homelessness and housing instability.
Each year, Home Again LA’s gala brings together more than 400 supporters from Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando, and neighboring communities who are committed to helping unhoused and at-risk families achieve stability and hope. For the first time, the merged organizations will combine their annual galas, creating one powerful evening that reflects the strength of collaboration and community impact.
“Each year, our Gala is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together with heart and purpose," said CEO Albert Hernandez. "I’m so excited to gather the HALA and BTAC supporters, reflect on the impact we’ve made together, and continue uplifting families facing some of life’s greatest challenges.”
2026 Annual Award Honorees
As part of the evening, Home Again LA will proudly present its annual awards to outstanding community partners:
IMPACT Award Honoree: USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital has been a steadfast and instrumental partner to Home Again LA for many years. As HALA has expanded and enhanced its services, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital has stood alongside the organization, supporting unhoused families in Glendale and surrounding communities through generous financial contributions, leadership, and advocacy. Their commitment is further reflected through a dedicated staff member serving on the Home Again LA Board of Directors, providing invaluable thought partnership and hands-on support. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital exemplifies what it means to invest in community well-being.
Hands On Hearts Award Honoree: The Engel Family
The Engel Family has provided compassionate, hands-on support to Home Again LA families for more than 15 years. Through their congregation at Burbank First Christian Church, nearly every member of the Engel family has volunteered, cooking meals, serving as overnight chaperones, and offering warmth and dignity to families in shelter. Their unwavering commitment continues today and represents the heart of volunteerism that defines Home Again LA.
A special BTAC Legacy Award will be presented to former Burbank Temporary Aid Center CEO Barbara Howell for her 20+ of service.
The Commodore’s Circle
Warner Bros. Discovery
Captain Sponsors
Logix Federal Credit Union
Admiral Sponsors
Cusumano Real Estate Group
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Navigator Sponsors
Burbank Water & Power
The Walt Disney Company
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
Upper Deck Sponsors
Bertain-Escobar Wealth Management
Gain Federal Credit Union
NBC Universal
Sandra Thompson
LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger - 5th District
The Weirick Family
Verizon
Worthe
Voyager Sponsors
Albert Hernandez
Athens Services
LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath - Third District
Kiwanis Club of Glendale
Paul N & Paulette R Wood Charitable Trust
Event Partners
Metropolitan Culinary Services
Modern Illumination
Underwriter Sponsors
Burbank First United Methodist Church
Cari4Homes - Cari Pelayo
Downtown Burbank Cultural Market
Dr. Carol Ann Burton
Community Chevrolet
Jeff & Vicki Williams
MyMerchant Expert - Luis Centeno
Nancy Kachline & Howard Fallman
Nancy Weisel
Roger Koll & Marsga Munemura
Scott LaChasse
Toluca Lake Homeowners Association
About This Event
Home Again LA Announces 2026 Gala: Sail Away to a Brighter Future at LA Equestrian Center
Home Again LA (HALA) is proud to announce its highly anticipated annual gala, set to take place on Friday, June 12, 2026, in the beautiful ballroom at the LA Equestrian Center. This year’s event promises to be especially meaningful as Home Again LA celebrates a new chapter with the recent merger of Home Again LA and the Burbank Temporary Aid Center, uniting two organizations with a shared mission of supporting households experiencing homelessness and housing instability.
Each year, Home Again LA’s gala brings together more than 400 supporters from Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando, and neighboring communities who are committed to helping unhoused and at-risk families achieve stability and hope. For the first time, the merged organizations will combine their annual galas, creating one powerful evening that reflects the strength of collaboration and community impact.
“Each year, our Gala is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together with heart and purpose," said CEO Albert Hernandez. "I’m so excited to gather the HALA and BTAC supporters, reflect on the impact we’ve made together, and continue uplifting families facing some of life’s greatest challenges.”
2026 Annual Award Honorees
As part of the evening, Home Again LA will proudly present its annual awards to outstanding community partners:
IMPACT Award Honoree: USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital has been a steadfast and instrumental partner to Home Again LA for many years. As HALA has expanded and enhanced its services, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital has stood alongside the organization, supporting unhoused families in Glendale and surrounding communities through generous financial contributions, leadership, and advocacy. Their commitment is further reflected through a dedicated staff member serving on the Home Again LA Board of Directors, providing invaluable thought partnership and hands-on support. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital exemplifies what it means to invest in community well-being.
Hands On Hearts Award Honoree: The Engel Family
The Engel Family has provided compassionate, hands-on support to Home Again LA families for more than 15 years. Through their congregation at Burbank First Christian Church, nearly every member of the Engel family has volunteered, cooking meals, serving as overnight chaperones, and offering warmth and dignity to families in shelter. Their unwavering commitment continues today and represents the heart of volunteerism that defines Home Again LA.
A special BTAC Legacy Award will be presented to former Burbank Temporary Aid Center CEO Barbara Howell for her 20+ of service.
The Commodore’s Circle
Warner Bros. Discovery
Captain Sponsors
Logix Federal Credit Union
Admiral Sponsors
Cusumano Real Estate Group
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Navigator Sponsors
Burbank Water & Power
The Walt Disney Company
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
Upper Deck Sponsors
Bertain-Escobar Wealth Management
Gain Federal Credit Union
NBC Universal
Sandra Thompson
LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger - 5th District
The Weirick Family
Verizon
Worthe
Voyager Sponsors
Albert Hernandez
Athens Services
LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath - Third District
Kiwanis Club of Glendale
Paul N & Paulette R Wood Charitable Trust
Event Partners
Metropolitan Culinary Services
Modern Illumination
Underwriter Sponsors
Burbank First United Methodist Church
Cari4Homes - Cari Pelayo
Downtown Burbank Cultural Market
Dr. Carol Ann Burton
Community Chevrolet
Jeff & Vicki Williams
MyMerchant Expert - Luis Centeno
Nancy Kachline & Howard Fallman
Nancy Weisel
Roger Koll & Marsga Munemura
Scott LaChasse
Toluca Lake Homeowners Association
Getting There
Los Angeles Equestrian Center
480 Riverside Dr
Burbank, California 91506
United States
Location
480 Riverside Dr
Burbank, California 91506
United States
Date & Time
5:00pm PDT - 9:00pm PDT
Event Participants
- SC Steve Corrigan
- SL Scott LaChasse
- VW Victoria Williams
- KS Karen Swan
- RL Ruby Lascano
- JD Jane DiLucchio
- YS Yolanda Sandoval
- CP Cari Pelayo
- CA Carol Ann & Alasdair Burton
- CP Cynthia Pease