Adam Ebbin presented Garcia with a Virginia flag that had previously flown over the state capitol building in thanks for remembering his roots in Northern Virginia, adding “you may be the only person in Hollywood flying a Virginia flag on your front lawn.'Ī video was shown of Suequita Williams in which she shared her struggles with homelessness and trying to take care of her young son while living out of her car. Michell, executive director of New Hope Housing.ĭuring the presentation, Michell also said, “We applaud Greg for his inclusive writing that demonstrates dignity and respect for all, values that are so important at New Hope Housing.” “That was the beginning of a beautiful friendship,” said Pamela L. “My Name is Earl” won $10,000 on the show and donated to NHH. Garcia wanted to give back home in Northern Virginia and called his mom, Natalie Garcia. The winnings would be given to a charity of the team’s choice. Garcia’s path first intersected with New Hope Housing when a team of cast members from his show “My Name is Earl” competed on “Celebrity Family Feud” in 2008. “My Name is Earl” also received a Humanitas Award, which is awarded to film and television writing intended to promote human dignity, meaning, and freedom. His current show, “The Guest Book,” won a GLAAD award this year.

Since then, he has received an Emmy for comedy, and has twice received a GLAAD award for an episode each of “My Name is Earl” and “Raising Hope.” The GLAAD Media Award recognizes outstanding representations of the LGBTQ community and issues that affect their lives. After completion, he began working on a number of hit TV shows before he created “Yes, Dear” in 2000. Currently the creator, producer, and writer of “The Guest Book” on TBS, he is also the creator of “My Name is Earl,” “Raising Hope”, and “Yes, Dear,” and the writer of the Jimmy Buffett musical, “Escape to Margaritaville.”Īn Arlington native, Garcia graduated from Frostburg State University in 1992 and moved to Los Angeles to participate in the Warner Brothers Writing Program.

Greg Garcia was presented with New Hope Housing’s “Good Neighbor” award for his years of philanthropy and for his inclusive writing that demonstrates dignity and respect for all people. More than 250 people gathered at the Waterford Receptions in Springfield on March 16 for New Hope Housing’s Spring fundraiser: “80s Night at the Casino.” Over $160,000 was raised to support New Hope Housing’s mission to end homelessness and help move homeless neighbors from homelessness to a home.

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