Thank you Katherine!

Here at Good Works Space we are thrilled by the turnout for Katherine Schwarzenegger's booksigning for her new book "Rock What You've Got." In the book, Ms. Schwarzenegger shares her own experiences as a 'tween and teen to help girls and young women develop a healthy body image and self-esteem. Katherine is a junior at USC, and over the years has confidently made the transition to finding and instructing other girls on how to embrace their inner and outer beauty.

Also at the event were Vida bags (Vida, meaning life) created in 2009 by Katherine Schwarzenegger to benefit the ending of maternal mortality, both nationally and globally.

"ROCK WHAT YOU’VE GOT is an honest and open portrait of female body image in America. Growing up will always be a challenge, but with help from Katherine, young women can learn to internalize this all-important message: “We can only gain true happiness by loving ourselves, our inner and outer beauty, for all that we are and even for those things that we are not—or as I have defined it, learning to ROCK WHAT YOU’VE GOT!”

We'd also like to thank Fritto Misto for wonderful hors d'oeuvres and O.N.E. for supplying the guests with a refreshing selection of natural coconut and spring water.

An evening with DIKSHEN

Dear friends,

I want to thank everyone who attended and supported Keith Martin at the Dikshen event last night. What a wonderful evening. There was a huge turnout and so much warmth that filled the room. I was thrilled to see so many people passionate and inspired by Keith Martin's cause of ONE SHIRT=ONE BOOK.

It's encouraging to see Good Works Space grow and attract a following of like-minded individuals. I look forward to showcasing many more worthy causes.

Please follow us on our journey of growing inspiration, education and action that is the spirit of Good Works Space.

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Sincerely,
Darrylynn

Rock What You've Got. This Saturday!

Katherine Schwarzenegger Press Release

Good Works Space, Fred Segal hosts book signing for first-time author Katherine Schwarzenegger: Rock What You’ve Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty from Someone Who’s Been There and Back

Media

WHEN: Wed. & Fri., Sept, 22 & 24,
2-5pm .

Saturday, September 25, Before or after book signing

WHAT: Interview w/ Ms. Schwarzenegger By phone

In-person interview Good Works Space

WHERE: Zero Minus Plus, Fred Segal
500 Broadway, Santa Monica

Public Event

WHEN: Saturday, September 25, 1-3pm

WHAT: Book signing

WHERE: Good Works Space
Zero Minus Plus, Fred Segal
500 Broadway, Santa Monica

LOOK UP Recap!

We want to thank everyone for coming out to support LOOK UP. STOP TEXTING last night! We are thrilled to have collaborated with Cat Greenleaf to support her in the launch of texting awareness here at the store as well as her apparel line. In addition to the shirts and tanks, Cat also kicked off her new line of "Look Up" necklaces, iPhone covers, and notepads. Proceeds from these purchases go to benefit the Common Ground Foundation, created by rapper and author Common.

Our guests, some of whom had never been to Fred Segal before but were drawn by Good Works Space and LOOK UP, were able to learn more about Cat's efforts to bring light on the issue of constant and even dangerous texting. The night also included innovative mixes by Dj Keith Shocklee of Run DMC and Public Enemy status, who flied here from New York just to help Cat launch the event.

Special treats were provided by the Village Cookie Shoppe, which uses revenue to help homeless adults and young people with disabilities get an education, a job, and a home.

Please stay updated on Cat's LUSTBKLYN and follow her on Talk Stoop on NBC Weekdays at 8pm Eastern Standard Time!

Press Release from our upcoming Good Works Space Ambassador Keith Martin

Green My Parents

Get Ready for Green THIS SATURDAY

THIS Saturday- Green My Parents comes to Good Works Space for a day full of fun and informative events for all ages!

Green My Parents is a youth movement based on seeding the green economy and saving the planet. Two 45-minute workshops, which align with the inspiring teachings in the renowned book, will be presented on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 12:30pm and 3pm.Youth and their parents can learn how to save the family over $100, by using a simple tips and ideas
and meet other teens who will inspire the “green” in you. Free, cool prizes will be awarded as part of the learning process.

Workshops are at 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Lil Big Ups, a youth band who makes their own instruments from recycled materials will be performing.

Save the Date! SUPPORT LITERACY!

1 SHIRT = 1 BOOK. The Dikshen Story

We are so excited to host Dikshen at Good Works Space this month. Due to lack of funding, there are thousands of children in the United States who rarely get the chance to access the books that help develop literacy skills. Keith Martin, founder of Dikshen, has made it his mission to put books back into the hands and minds of underserved children.
"Keith worked as a teacher for the Los Angeles Unified School District for 17 years until getting laid off in June of 2009 due to budget cuts. Keith began his career in 1992, teaching first grade at Winnetka Avenue Elementary in the San Fernando Valley, a suburb of L.A. Having possessed a deep love of story since childhood, it seemed a perfect marriage when, in 2007, Keith was hired by LAUSD’s Arts Branch to be a Theatre Arts teacher for elementary school children, K-5.
Said Keith, '...I sensed a different type of energy coming from the kids in the inner city schools that seemed all pervasive. I think they thirst for expression, and crave for an opportunity to be truly seen and heard. And when it happens, it’s an amazing and powerful thing to witness. For a child to get such an opportunity... it’s liberating, it’s confidence-building, and perhaps even life-changing.'"


So Keith set out to make a difference in the lives of these children. Now, with his installation in Good Works Space, he has the ability to reach a larger audience to promote his program of "ONE SHIRT = ONE BOOK"

The event will be on the evening of September 22.