Funds raised support the work of Children’s Institute, Inc. to Benefit Traumatized Children
The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service, better known as The C.H.I.P.S., held their annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Presentation at The Beverly Hills Hotel on Thursday, May 11, 2017. The special event featured a runway show highlighting the Fall 2017 Collection of acclaimed fashion designer Rosetta Getty and honored husband and wife Deputy Chief Phillip Tingirides and Lieutenant Emada Tingirides of the Los Angeles Police Department.
“It means so much to me to be able to have an impact in the community that I grew up in,” said Lt. Emada Tingirides, standing beside her husband to accept the award. “But I know that it’s the partnerships in the community that have made this possible.” Deputy Chief Phil Tingirides added, “We share one city and it’s essential that we keep every part of it healthy. From the LAPD and the communities of South Los Angeles, I want to thank you for supporting our work.”
Proceeds from the C.H.I.P.S. luncheon benefitted Children’s Institute, Inc. (CII) in support of its mission to help thousands of children who have been victims of family or community violence, abuse or neglect in some of the city’s most challenged communities.
“We are so grateful to have had the support of the dedicated members of The C.H.I.P.S. for more than 50 years,” said Children’s Institute President and CEO Martine Singer. “Their continued support of our programs and services has allowed us to expand our efforts to serve more at-risk children and families across Los Angeles.”
This year’s C.H.I.P.S. Philanthropic Service Award recipients, Deputy Chief Phil Tingirides and his wife Lt. Emada Tingirides of the Los Angeles Police Department were instrumental in the formation of the Community Safety Partnership in Watts. The model program is designed to build partnerships between south Los Angeles housing communities and the LAPD by fostering positive interactions and relationships between officers and residents. Since its inception, the community has seen a decline in violent crime and an increase in community dialogue and interaction. Due to its success, the program is now being expanded to other parts of Los Angeles, and is viewed as a model for cities across the country.
“The C.H.I.P.S. were honored to recognize the valuable contributions of community policing champions Deputy Chief Phil and Lt. Emada Tingirides,” said Anne Marie Scibelli, President of The C.H.I.P.S. “Their dedication and steadfast commitment to uplifting the communities they serve is truly admirable and makes them so deserving of the 2017 C.H.I.P.S. Philanthropic Service Award.”
The 2017 C.H.I.P.S. Spring Luncheon event chairs were Amanda Hunt and Kathleen Rosenbloom of Los Angeles. The event was sponsored in part by Hornburg Jaguar/Land Rover and Gratus, Beverly Hills.
