An evening dedicated to transforming lives
The Golden Heart Awards is The Midnight Mission’s signature fundraising event in Los Angeles, celebrating compassion, community, and the power of showing up for one another. This inspiring evening brings together leaders, artists, philanthropists, and neighbors who are committed to ending homelessness and supporting recovery. Through music, storytelling, and shared purpose, we honor those whose generosity helps create pathways toward healing, stability, and renewed hope. More than a celebration, the Golden Heart Awards supports programs at The Midnight Mission that help thousands of individuals each year transition out of homelessness through recovery services, housing support, education, job training, and long-term stability.
For more than a century, The Midnight Mission has helped individuals experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles rebuild their lives through recovery, housing, and a community rooted in dignity and care.
What is the Golden Heart Awards?
The Golden Heart Awards is an annual fundraising event hosted by The Midnight Mission in Los Angeles. The event honors individuals whose leadership, generosity, and compassion strengthen the community and advance solutions to homelessness. It also raises critical funding to support life-changing programs that provide recovery, housing, and support services for people experiencing homelessness.
Who is being honored?
This year, The Midnight Mission is proud to honor Judd Abrams and Ken Bloom, whose commitment to community has helped expand impact and create new opportunities for transformation.
Judd Abrams
Judd Abrams brings creativity, energy, and vision to The Midnight Mission. As lead sponsor of the Norm Harris Concert Series, he has helped transform these events into meaningful experiences that restore dignity, spark joy, and bring people together. Through his passion for music and connection, Judd continues to expand the reach of programs supporting people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.
Ken Bloom
Ken Bloom has been a steady and trusted partner to The Midnight Mission, offering consistent support through quiet generosity and long-term commitment. Through his sponsorship of the Norm Harris Concert Series, he has helped ensure music remains a powerful part of healing, connection, and hope for individuals rebuilding their lives after homelessness.
What is the Norman Harris Heart of Our Mission Award?
The Norman Harris Heart of Our Mission Award is the highest honor presented by The Midnight Mission. This award recognizes individuals whose lifetime of generosity, leadership, and compassion have created a lasting impact in the community and helped transform lives. Norman Harris is the inaugural recipient, recognized for his extraordinary contributions, his ability to bring people together, and his lasting influence on The Midnight Mission and the Los Angeles community.
How does The Midnight Mission use music to support recovery?
Music plays a powerful role in healing and connection at The Midnight Mission. Through programs like Music With A Mission, individuals experiencing homelessness and those in recovery are given opportunities to express themselves, build confidence, and connect with others. Music helps create a sense of belonging and reminds individuals of their value and potential.
At the Golden Heart Awards, music reflects this same spirit of connection, creativity, and shared humanity.
Why does this event matter?
Homelessness in Los Angeles continues to impact thousands of individuals and families. The Golden Heart Awards is more than an event. It is an opportunity to come together as a community and take action. The funds raised support programs that help individuals move from the streets into recovery, housing, and long-term stability. When people are met with dignity, compassion, and opportunity, transformation is possible.
How can you help?
You can be part of the solution to homelessness in Los Angeles. Join us at the Golden Heart Awards and stand alongside a community that believes everyone deserves a place to come home to.
Whether you attend, become a sponsor, or make a gift, your support helps provide recovery services, housing, and life-changing opportunities for neighbors working to rebuild their lives.
The Taglyan Complex
1201 Vine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
More details on tickets and sponsorships coming soon. We would be honored to have you at our table.
Building a Stronger Community
The work of The Midnight Mission is made possible by a community of people who believe in showing up for one another. Volunteers, donors, artists, and partners all play a role in creating opportunities for individuals to move beyond homelessness and into stability and purpose.
Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate Los Angeles.
