The Los Angeles Youth Network raised more than $300,000 in support of homeless, runaway, foster and LGBTQ youth on Sept. 23 during the organization’s annual Key of Hope Gala.

(photo courtesy of The Los Angeles Youth Network)

Held on the rooftop of NeueHouse Hollywood, the event honored Stuart Bell, partner at Growing Generations, with the Key of Hope Award; and Kate Albrecht and Joey Zehr, founders of the Mr. Kate brand, with the Community Partner of the Year Award. Zehr (left) and Albrecht joined Alisan Porter; Los Angeles Youth Network CEO and President Mark Supper; honorary chair Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District; Bell; and actor Jason George, of “Grey’s Anatomy,” at the gala.

Bell, a long-time advocate for Los Angeles Youth Network, was honored for his ongoing support of homeless, runaway and foster youth. Albrecht and Zehr partnered with Los Angeles Youth Network in 2016 when they featured the organization in their YouTube holiday special, “OMG, We Bought a House.” Since then, the duo sponsored the interior design overhaul for the living room of Los Angeles Youth Network’s transitional living house.

“Our shelters provide much more than lodging,” Supper said. “It is important to me that we create a homelike atmosphere that houses programs designed to help young people develop the skills necessary to gain self-sufficiency. Stuart, Kate and Joey have contributed in a large way to aid Los Angeles Youth Network in fighting youth homelessness.”

The organization annually houses more than 500 youth, and provides more than 16,000 bed nights and 97,000 meals to people 12-21 years old. For information, visit www.layn.org.