Elliott Broidy Celebrates Anniversary of Aviva Center

LOS ANGELES - Oct. 13, 2015 - PRLog -- Elliott Broidy, along with his wife, Robin, attended the red carpet gala to celebrate the hundred year anniversary of the Aviva Center, an organization that Elliot Broidy's family has dedicated years of personal time, energy and financial support to.

The star studded anniversary event was held at the Four Seasons Los Angeles.  High profile celebrity supporters in attendance included Ellen Pompeo, Alli Larter, Michelle Monaghan, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Jewel.

History of Aviva Center

The center began in 1915 as The Ida Strauss Day Nursery, which arranged for the adoptions of WWI orphans and provided day care to children of working widows and mothers. In 1918, they became the Jewish Alliance, which added a small residential program and community center to the day nursery. In 1927, the agency became known as Hamburger Home in tribute to a major benefactor and for almost 40 years provided housing for young, working and single Jewish women. In the 1960's the women's residence evolved into a residential treatment program for sexually and physically abused adolescent girls of all races and religions.

To reflect the commitment to a brighter future for its young clients, the agency changed its name to Aviva, the Hebrew word meaning rebirth or renewal. Today Aviva Family & Children's Services provides many vital programs and services to at-risk abused and neglected children which includes a Residential Treatment Center, an accredited Private High School along with enrichment programs for infants through sixth grade, a Foster Care and Adoption Program. They also provide a variety of community services to families, which include Mental Health, gang intervention, and a wraparound program.

Elliott Broidy graduated with an MBA from the USC Marshall School Business. He went on to start Broidy Capital Management in 1991. The success of his investment firm has helped Elliott Broidy become a leading philanthropist with numerous projects. Elliott Broidy was appointed by Secretary Michael Chertoff to serve on the United States Homeland Security Advisory Council and was a member of the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Police Foundation. Elliott Broidy was also appointed by the President to serve on the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. For more information, visit http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1081641.