On April 25, 2026, more than 200 guests joined us at the historic El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles for Phoenix Houses of California’s third annual Sober & Standing (Up!), a powerful evening of laughter, connection, and purpose.

The event brought together a dynamic lineup of comedians in recovery, headlined by Alonzo Bodden and Frankie Quinones, to celebrate the healing power of humor and raise vital support for Phoenix Houses of California’s life-saving treatment, prevention, and early intervention programs.

Through comedy, storytelling, and community, Sober & Standing (Up!) helped shine a light on recovery in a way that was visible, relatable, and deeply human.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported the event, and stood with us in expanding access to care for individuals and families across Southern California.

Sober & Standing (Up!) raised important support for Phoenix Houses of California’s work across Southern California, helping individuals and families access treatment, prevention, early intervention, and recovery-related services.

For many people, getting care can be difficult because of cost, insurance barriers, stigma, or lack of support. Phoenix Houses of California works to reduce those barriers in many ways. That includes accepting Medi-Cal, serving uninsured individuals, helping people enroll in coverage when needed, and providing compassionate, evidence-based programs that meet individuals and families where they are.

Every ticket, sponsorship, donation, and act of support helped make the evening possible and strengthened the programs and people at the heart of this work.