Ascend LA 2025 Lunar New Year Party
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Event Details
Volunteer Opportunity at LA Regional Food Bank
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Venue: Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, 1701 East 41st Place, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90058 (Map)
Attire:
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Dress comfortably with a few important safety restrictions:
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No open toe or open heel shoes.
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No shorts or tank tops
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No headphones or earbuds
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Masks are no longer required; however, they are strongly recommended.
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Gloves will be provided on-site.
Ascend LA 2025 Lunar New Year Party
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time: 5:30PM - 9:00PM PT
Venue: Peking Tavern, 236 S Los Angeles St Ste G, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Map)
Admission: Members: $20 I Non-Members: $45
Attire: Culturally Festive or Smart Casual
Description
Join us for two activities on Saturday, February 8th, 2025!
9AM - 12PM: Ascend Los Angeles Metro Chapter x Accenture will be volunteering at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank sorting and packing produce for over 29,000 families, older adults, and children who face food insecurity in Los Angeles County. By giving just a little of our time, we can make a big difference in our community.
5:30PM - 9PM: Ascend Los Angeles Metro Chapter invites you to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Snake, a time of transformation and renewal, with an array of Asian food and drinks, at our exclusive party designed for Pan-Asian professionals and leaders. This is your opportunity to connect with peers, embrace new beginnings, and step into a year of growth and success.
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Ascend LA x Accenture Volunteer Activity
We will be joining Accenture in volunteering at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank by boxing, sorting and gleaning food that is later distributed through a network of more than 600 agency partners to our neighbors in need. Please note that the minimum age requirement to volunteer is 18. Link to RSVP
Ascend LA 2025 Lunar New Year Party
Join us for an evening of cultural immersion and meaningful reflection as we shed outdated habits and perspectives, paving the way for a stronger, better self. Enjoy an array of Asian dishes and drinks, and engage in a symbolic "Shedding Your Skin" activity, where you'll release what no longer serves you and set intentions for the year ahead. Connect with influential figures from our Pan-Asian community, including representatives from JiVA Mental Health (jivamentalhealth.com), a nonprofit organization dedicated to shattering the South Asian mental health stigma.
This event is specifically curated for Pan-Asian professionals and leaders seeking to:
• Network with like-minded individuals in a culturally rich environment
• Gain valuable insights from community partners and leaders, including JiVA Mental Health
• Participate in a symbolic activity to foster personal and professional growth
• Celebrate the Lunar New Year in an inspiring and empowering setting
Don't miss this chance to embrace the transformative power of the Year of the Snake and connect with the Ascend Los Angeles Metro Chapter community.
Agenda
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM:
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Arrive 15-20 minutes early to allow time for parking and check-in.
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Free parking available on-site; however, is very limited and operates on a first come first serve basis. Carpooling, being dropped off, or bussing in together is strongly recommended.
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM:
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5:30 - 6:30 - Networking Session with Welcome Drinks and Icebreaker Activities
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6:30 - 7:30 - Food and Beverage
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7:30 - 7:45 - Launch of Mentorship Program
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7:45 - 8:15 - A Word from Ektha Aggarwal of JiVA Mental Health
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8:15 - 8:45 - “Shedding Your Skin” Activity
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8:45 - 9:00 - Closing Remarks and Networking
Speaker
​Ektha Aggarwal, LCSW
Founder
Shakti Therapy & Healing Services and JiVA Mental Health
Everyone has a superpower—do you know yours? Ektha Aggarwal, a licensed psychotherapist, has dedicated her life to helping people unlock their true potential and guiding them on their path to healing. As the Founder of Shakti Therapy & Healing Services and JiVA Mental Health, she blends ancient Eastern wisdom with modern psychological practices to create a transformative, holistic approach to mental wellness. Ektha is a trailblazer, pioneering psychedelic therapy for communities of color to make profound healing accessible to those historically underserved. Through her work, she leads a team of culturally attuned therapists integrating trauma-focused yoga, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, EMDR, and other holistic modalities. Together, they empower clients to embrace their cultural identities, heal from generational trauma, and thrive authentically. Her mission is rooted in dismantling stigma within the Asian American community, encouraging others to seek mental health support without fear. Ektha’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of embracing one’s superpower. As you reflect, consider the strength within you—and how it can guide your path to healing, growth, and living your most authentic life.
Safety of our guests is paramount to Ascend. Attendees are responsible for monitoring their own condition and agree to comply with the safety, hygiene and CDC identified pandemic level communicable illnesses (including COVID-19) guidelines established by relevant health authorities. We request that attendees not attend an event should they test positive or if they experience COVID symptoms prior to the event.