LOS ANGELES, August 12 /CSRwire/ - Though celebrities will be in attendance, volunteers and military families will be the real stars at Laemmle's Music Hall 3 from August 14 to August 20.

THE WAY WE GET BY, an inspirational film that showcases the power of volunteerism, will screen in the theater those days, and several non-profit organizations are transforming the premiere into a red carpet event.

The film follows three senior citizens who volunteer to greet troops coming to and from Iraq in a small airport in Bangor, Maine, highlighting the hope and sense of purpose they deem through volunteering. Despite hardships and the struggles they encounter as they age, the film illustrates that these individuals are truly empowered by serving.

L.A. Works, an affiliate of HandsOn Network is teaming up with the local chapter of Operation Homefront to recognize military families and volunteers who come to see the film in the theater. These organizations have collaborated to bring a red carpet to the theater and arrange for photo opportunities to honor the individuals who dedicate their lives to serving others.

Additionally, Mad Men's Rich Sommer and Emmy-nominated Jon Huertas will attend the premiere to express appreciation to the volunteers and support the project. Following each screening of the film, the producer and the director will host question and answer sessions for viewers. It is their hope that by watching THE WAY WE GET BY, others will be inspired to get involved in their communities and serve others.

To identify a volunteer opportunity that matches your skills and interest, contact LA Works at http://www.laworks.com or Operation Homefront at www.operationhomefront.net. To learn more about THE WAY WE GET BY and see show times, visit http://www.thewaywegetbymovie.com

About HandsOn Network
HandsOn Network, the volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute, is the largest volunteer network in the nation and includes more than 250 HandsOn Action Centers that reach more than 83% of the nation's population and extend to ten countries. HandsOn includes a powerful network of more than 70,000 corporate, faith and nonprofit organizations that are answering the call to serve and creating scaled impact. In 2008, the network delivered approximately 30 million hours of volunteer service valued at $615 million. For more information, visit http://www.handsonnetwork.org.

About L.A. Works
L.A. Works, an affiliate of HandsOn Network, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Founded in 1991, L.A. Works addresses three principal needs: 1) to increase volunteer participation in community service projects; 2) to provide community service organizations with access to volunteer labor and other resources; and 3) to educate and encourage people to engage in the broader social issues affecting the greater Los Angeles Community.

About Operation Homefront
Operation Homefront provides emergency and morale assistance for our troops, the families they leave behind and for wounded warriors when they return home. A nonprofit 501(c)(3), Operation Homefront leads more than 4,500 volunteers in 30 chapters nationwide, and has met more than 105,000 needs of military families. Operation Homefront also hosts the Web community Operation Homefront Online. For more information, please visit www.operationhomefront.net and www.homefrontonline.com.

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