LOS ANGELES

Est. 2001

Project by Project - Los Angeles (PbP-LA) is a 501(c)(3) leadership development organization that empowers the Asian American community and develops the next generation of leaders through innovative philanthropy. Since the founding of the LA Chapter in 2001, PbP-LA has supported over 15 local community non-profit organizations. Our innovative model strives to educate and bring awareness about pressing community social issues — and consequently, un-tap and cultivate increased financial, intellectual, and social capital to strengthen community nonprofits for long-term sustainability. By providing an intentional learning environment for our volunteers to practice leadership skills through collaborative opportunities with local nonprofits, PbP-LA is able to develop a pipeline for young leaders to serve on boards and take greater leadership responsibility in all aspects of community and society.

PbP-LA fosters civic engagement and advocacy in the Asian American community by leveraging the human capital of our volunteers to serve local community nonprofits in a three-pronged approach: (1) Awareness (2) Fundraising, and (3) Volunteerism.

Awareness

We raise awareness on the campaign theme by educating the community on issues specific to the needs and experiences of the Asian American community. We accomplish this by hosting panel events and launching social media campaigns to our target audiences.  Internally, we host workshops that enable our members to explore social justice topics to build them up as socially conscious leaders in the communities they serve beyond PbP.

Fundraising 

Our team leverages its network of supporters to fundraise on behalf of the PbP and the annual campaign beneficiaries through corporate sponsorships, community grants, and direct individual donations. Every year, we host a signature fundraising event for our organization called Plate by Plate, which is the Asian American community’s first and largest annual tasting benefit. As part of our charitable contribution to our communities, PbP donates a portion of the proceeds from Plate by Plate to each chapters’ respective beneficiary partners to help advance their organization’s mission and goals related to the campaign theme.

Volunteerism

Our Steering Committee teams in each of our chapters are comprised of volunteers with backgrounds across finance, consulting, technology, media, entertainment and law, and more. We provide a pool of our volunteers to support the beneficiary partner(s) in through hands-on volunteering and pro-bono consulting.

 
[2019] Mobilizing the API Community to End Homelessness Panel hosted by PbP

[2019] Mobilizing the API Community to End Homelessness Panel hosted by PbP

[2018] PbP partnered with OCA-GLA on an Immigration campaign

[2018] PbP partnered with OCA-GLA on an Immigration campaign

[2016] Plate by Plate Annual Tasting Benefit

[2016] Plate by Plate Annual Tasting Benefit

PROJECT BY PROJECT PRESENTS: PLATE BY PLATE

Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2024 Plate by Plate event this summer! Follow us on Instagram for updates.

Project by Project - Los Angeles (PbP-LA) is proud to present the 21st Annual Plate by Plate-LA on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the TenTen Downtown. 

Starting from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the annual tasting benefit is one of PbP-LA’s favorite signature events of the year, where over a dozen of the Asian American community’s top chefs, restaurants, leaders, influencers, and culinary brands all gather to celebrate 22 years of service and philanthropy within the Southern California Asian American community.

The formal evening of luxurious indulgences is designed to raise awareness and benefit the PbP-LA and its mission to develop leaders through innovative philanthropy, while guests enjoy sampling signature dishes, participate in a silent auction, and attend the highly celebrated after-party. In typical fashion, PbP-LA will invite nonprofit organizations, elected officials, community influencers, and professionals from various industries to learn more about our 2023 campaign theme of Education Access and our beneficiary partner. 



This year’s fundraising will support Project by Project (PbP) to continue our mission of developing leaders through innovative philanthropy. Proceeds from Plate by Plate will go towards helping PbP-LA support Hope Community Services continue youth and senior programs. Founded in 1995, Hope Community Services, located in Orange County, has been instrumental in supporting the Vietnamese community by delivering educational programs, including youth summer camps, after-school tutoring, and senior English Second Language classes. PbP-LA looks forward to contributing to HOPE’s mission as they build pathways so that Vietnamese Americans and the AAPI community can not only survive but thrive in our beautiful nation.

In addition to fundraising through Plate by Plate, our 2023 campaign theme of Education Access entails educating the API community about Education Access through our pro bono consulting work, volunteerism, and advocacy and partnership with our beneficiary partner, Hope Community Services. The theme of Education Access explores a wide array of issues aimed at Asian American Representation in Academia, English Language Proficiency, Student Loans & Financial Literacy, Vocational Careers and apprenticeship, Affirmative Action, Racial Equity Lens of K-12 Education Policy, and Mental Health of Asian American Students.

DONATION


  • Cannot attend our Plate by Plate and would still like to support our cause? Donate here! If you make a donation of $25 or more, you’ll receive our special edition digital magazine, “People of Plate by Plate.” This limited time magazine features exclusive recipes and stories from chefs and mixologists of our signature tasting benefit, Plate by Plate, over the last 25 years across Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. 


PLATE BY PLATE EVENT TICKETS

Project by Project - Los Angeles (PbP-LA) is proud to present the 26th Annual Plate by Plate-LA on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the TenTen Downtown. Join us for a night of fun, incredible foods and drinks, learning about PbP’s impact in the Greater LA community over the last 22 years, and Asian American philanthropy!

 

Purchase your all-inclusive ticket today before it’s gone - good for unlimited food, beverages, and performances. 

 

Proceeds from Plate by Plate 2023 will be distributed to PbP beneficiary partners and the community and to support PbP’s operational costs as we are a 100% volunteer-run organization

 

✎ For more information, visit platebyplate.org and follow us on Instagram @pbpla

 

TICKETS:

 

Saturday: 6pm to 10pm

 

$135 + fees

 

Admission includes - 30+ restaurants and beverage purveyors (alcoholic/non-alcoholic), Silent Auction, Photobooth, and Afterparty. 

 

Early Admission Add-on: $25. This will give you access to the event one hour earlier (at 6 pm) before General Admission begins (at 7 pm). 

 

VIP: Event early access at 6pm


Dress code: Formal/cocktail attire is recommended.

 

Photo ID required.

 

Note: Plate by Plate is a 21+ event, and all sales are final.


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Please check https://platebyplate.org/los-angeles  for Restaurant & Beverage and sponsors!



FAQs

1. Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

All guests must be 21+ and provide photo ID upon entry.

2. What’s the Dress Code?

 Formal/cocktail attire is recommended.

3. What is your policy on COVID?

We follow LA County Department of Public Health guidelines in regards to health and safety of our attendees at Plate by Plate. We will require proof of vaccination or proof-of-negative COVID test within 72 hours prior to entry. Please upload your proof of vaccination when purchasing a ticket on the Humanitix platform. We accept digital and physical forms of proof of vaccination. All guests are recommended to wear masks inside the venue when not eating or drinking. 

If you are bringing a proof negative COVID test, please bring the results with you to the event. 

One week prior to the event, we will be sending a COVID waiver that will be mandatory for all guests to fill out in order to gain entry. 

4. Do I have to print my ticket and bring it to the event?

No. We accept both printed or digital tickets.

5. What's the refund policy?

No refunds. You can transfer your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend.

6. Are there in-and-out privileges?

There are no in-and-out privileges.

7. What restaurants and beverage vendors will be present at PLATE BY PLATE?

Check out the list of confirmed vendors on our website. Also, keep an eye on our Instagram for announcements!

8. Do you have sponsorship opportunities?

Yes! Please reach out to fundraising.la@projectbyproject.org for more information.

9. Is a portion of the ticket price tax-deductible?

Yes, up to $100 per ticket. Reach out to operations.la@projectbyproject.org with the following information:

  1. Your name

  2. Order number

  3. Number of tickets 

10. What if I have dietary restrictions (e.g., vegan or vegetarian)?

If you are vegan or vegetarian, we will indicate this on the menus at the event. If you have any food allergies, we recommend that you ask the vendors if their food and/or beverage contains the ingredient that you are allergic to. There will also be an option to note dietary restrictions after purchasing your ticket. 


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