April Freitag, a long-time resident of Pacific Palisades, was one of four women recognized for their outstanding civic, community and professional achievements at the 10th annual GirlPower luncheon sponsored by A Place Called Home, which provides a safe haven of opportunity for underserved youth in South Central Los Angeles. The event, which attracted several hundred attendees, was held last month at The Beverly Hilton hotel.
“Inspiring young people to become the best they can be is one of our primary missions at APCH,” said Jonathan Zeichner, the organization’s executive director. “It’s therefore a privilege to be able to honor these four women whose personal lives and career paths provide inspiration to the young women and girls served by our programs, specifically those enrolled in GirlPower.”
Freitag, who received the GirlPower Humanitarian Award, is a passionate global humanitarian and founder of Community Connect Effect, an organization that connects teenagers with local and worldwide service organizations.
Photo courtesy of Clive Hoffman Associates
She also serves on the board of Learning Through Reading, an organization that seeks to combat illiteracy in developing countries, as well as actively participates with the Aegis Trust focusing on global genocide education programs.
As part of her commitment to world peace and justice, Freitag and her two teenage daughters, Siena and Sloan, travel annually to volunteer in orphanages and schools around the globe.
Freitag has enjoyed a highly successful career in advertising and publishing, including serving as West Coast Advertising Director for Seventeen and Teen magazines.
“We’re delighted to be able to honor April for her work both internationally and with our young people at APCH,” Zeichner said.
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