May 8, 2026
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CLARE Foundation Annual Awards:

The CLARE Foundation recently held its 11th annual Friends of CLARE Tribute Dinner at the Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica, hosted by comedian Ritch Shydner. The night was filled with laughter and heartwarming stories of recovery and success.

CLARE’s Tribute Award was presented to Paul Williams, the Oscar-Grammy-and Golden Globe-winning Hall of Fame songwriter for his continued service and dedication to those suffering from addiction. The Honorable Bernard J. Kamins received the Spirit of CLARE Award for his commitment to CLARE’s Drug Court Program.

The CLARE Foundation’s 11 residential and non-residential programs located throughout the Westside provide care to over 25,000 homeless and low-income men, women, and children.

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