Los Angeles Builders Ball Confirmed Celebrity Attendees Include Chandra Wilson, Drew Scott, Jonathan Scott, Zooey Deschanel, Linda Phan, Andra Day, James Pickens, Jr., Gianni DeCenzo, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Judge Greg Mathis,

Tina Knowles Lawson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Glynn Turman, Byron Scott, Kim Coles, Allen Lazard, and More

U.S. Bank Joins Habitat LA as Sponsor of the Official 2023 Los Angeles Builders Ball After Party for the Third Year

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) is excited to share that two-time Emmy-Award winning daytime TV host, actress, comedian, author and philanthropist Loni Love will serve as Celebrity Ambassador for the 2023 Los Angeles Builders Ball.^® The 2023 Builders Ball will be held on Wednesday, March 8 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, and is Habitat LA’s largest annual fundraiser. Aptly themed “Rise Up,” proceeds from the annual ‘party-with-a-purpose’ contribute to Habitat LA’s efforts to build and preserve affordable housing, featuring red carpet arrivals, a spirited live auction and exciting live entertainment by singer, songwriter and Award-winning actress, Andra Day. 

In her role as ambassador, Love will use her powerful voice and extensive social networks to amplify Habitat LA’s work raising awareness and funds to help empower families, and build strength and stability in our communities through homeownership. As the evening celebrates the work of individuals and companies who are helping to transform the landscape of Los Angeles, Loni will share live updates and exclusive moments with the evening’s honorees and attendees across social media. They include Global Habitat Humanitarians Drew and Jonathan Scott (Property Brothers), recipients of the Dream Builder Award; leading global toy company, Mattel, which is being recognized with the Foundation Builder Award; and construction firm The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, named the 2023 Builder of the Year. 

Other Habitat LA supporters and celebrity attendees confirmed to appear at the 2023 LA Builders Ball include Chandra Wilson (2022 Habitat LA Dream Builder Recipient, Grey’s Anatomy); Zooey Deschanel (New Girl, Physical), Linda Phan, Wendy Raquel Robinson (The Game); James Pickens, Jr. (Grey’s Anatomy), Gianni DeCenzo (Netflix’s Cobra Kai); Zaire Adams (Netflix’s Freeridge); Tina Knowles Lawson (Designer/Philanthropist); Sugar Ray Leonard (Boxing Legend/Commentator); Glynn Turman (Actor/Producer); Judge Greg Mathis (Award-winning daytime TV personality); Kelly Jenrette (The CW’s All-American: Homecoming); Kate Linder (Young and the Restless); Lisa LoCicero (General Hospital); Byron Scott (NBA LA Lakers Legend); Alex Rose Wiesel (Hotel Du Loone), Tessa Farrell (HBO’s Entourage, Cinema Rebel),Teal Swan (Hulu), Adit Dileep (Succession, Billions), Ava Otto (CBS’ Come Dance With Me), Melvin Jackson, Jr. (The New Edition Story); Angell Conwell (The Young and The Restless); Terrence Terrell (The Best Man: The Final Chapters); Daniele Lawson (King Richard); Karlee Perez (Netflix’s Seized); Allen Lazard (NFL Green Bay Packers); Breegan Jane (Extreme Makeover Home Edition); Frankie Blair (Sideline Confessions); Kim Coles (Living Single, Tyler Perry’s House of Payne); Wendell James (Raising Whitley); Omar McGee (Discovery+ Million Dollar Wheels); Anthony Bless (BET+ Ruthless); KiKi Shephard (Showtime at the Apollo), Art Evans (Solider’s Story), and more to be announced.

MORE ABOUT LONI LOVE:

Love is an Emmy, NAACP Image and Gracie Award winner, who currently serves as a judge on Criss Angel’s Magic with The Stars on The CW, and is set to co-host the 2023 E! News Oscars Live Red Carpet. Loni also hosts Stellar TV’s syndicated docuseries Mentoring Queens, about African American female mentors and their support for young women. She co-hosts Squirrel Friends, the RuPaul Drag Race podcast as well as Café Mocha, a nationally syndicated radio show for women of color.  

Love’s philanthropic work includes being ambassador for Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote, the NAACP, LA Mission, Dress for Success, Reach Higher, LA Regional Food Bank, Project Angel Food, Girl Scouts and the UNCF.

On the acting front, Love has appeared in Mother’s Day, Paul Bart: Mall Cop 2, opposite Kevin James; Soul Plane with Kevin Hart; and Adopt A Highway, alongside Ethan Hawke. And she’s on the road with her Ladies Night Out stand up comedy tour. 

ABOUT HABITAT LA:

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

As the top nonprofit homebuilder in the greater Los Angeles area with ten consecutive Charity Navigator 4-Star ratings, Habitat LA has partnered with volunteers, donors and Habitat homeowners to build, renovate and repair more than 1,300 homes locally and worldwide since 1990. The lives of thousands of individuals have been transformed as a result of having a decent and affordable place to call home.

Habitat LA homeowners help build their own homes and pay an affordable mortgage which filters back into the program and helps build the home of another family in their community.

By supporting Habitat LA through donations and volunteerism, everyone can help families achieve the stability and self-reliance they need to build a better future. To learn more, visit our website at www.habitatla.org.