During the 2026 So-Phis Fashion Show, six of the organizations we donated to were invited to walk the runway accompanied by the Grateful Crane Ensemble.
Lyrics by the Grateful Crane Ensemble
CHANCE THEATER
(THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS (ETHEL MERMAN))
There’s no theater like Chance Theater like no theater we know
Socially conscious and appealing, everything that people need right now
Audiences get that special feeling, when they are seeing that extra bow
There's no people
Like Chance people
They smile when they are low
Starting a new theater can be oh so hard
But Chance kept at it, and here they are
They’ve been going 27 years so far
Chance goes on with the show
Chance goes--- on with the show
A QUARTER BLUE
(YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND (JAMES TAYLOR))
If you’re a crime survivor
And you don’t know where to turn
‘Cause family and friends, they’ve done all that they can do
A Quarter Blue can help you
They know just what you need
They’ll help you with the trauma you’re processing through
You just call A Quarter Blue
When you need help just to cope
They’ll come running,
Providing comfort and hope
Winter, spring, summer, or fall
All you got to do is call
And they’ll be there, yes they will
A Quarter Blue oh yeah
A Quarter Blue
CHANGING TIDES
(CHEERS THEME SONG)
Making your way in the world today
Takes everything you've got;
Taking a break from all your worries
Sure would help a lot.
Wouldn't you like to get away?
All those nights when you’re insecure
Anxiety is real
And those sleepless nights
Just won’t let you heal
Can’t this depression go away?
Sometimes you want to go
Where everybody knows your name (Changing Tides)
And they're always glad you came; (Changing Tides)
You want to be where you can see,
Our troubles are all the same;
At Changing Tides everybody knows your name.
SUCCESS IN CHALLENGES (1:15)
(FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE (STEVIE WONDER) )
Success in Challenges, AKA SIC
They have programs galore
They find a need in the community
Then it’s not a need any more
They help people succeed in what their hearts used to dream of
They’ll inspire you
Empower you to do
What would make your dreams come true (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Success in Challenges promotes growth and resilience
With inspiration and cheer
Their programs and staff teach people persistence
And make their path crystal clear
The folks in the Long Beach community prosper
Thanks to support and the programs they foster
We thank you so much Success in Challenges
Team Rubicon
(Help!)
Help! There’s been an earthquake
Help! And the City’s in trouble
Help! Team Rubicon, Help!
Team Rubicon’s Greyshirts they help in many ways
Then all our troubles seem to vanish in the haze
Led by Vets Team Rubicon goes in and saves the day
Global disasters and the like are their forte.
Help is what they do, Team Rubicon
When the rubble from the mess is finally gone
Words just can’t express how much they’ve done
And we Thank you, Thank you
Team Rubicon ooh
CHOC Pet Therapy Program
(Monkeys theme song)
Here they come
Bringing joy and cheer
Padding into the rooms of
Those that we hold dear
CHOC Pet Therapy Program
You’ll know them by their waggily tails
They help the next generation
Recover from all that ails
Here they come
And everyone they meet
See the smiles on the faces
The dogs are such a treat
CHOC Pet Therapy Program
We can’t thank you enough
Providing warmth and comfort
And oh so much other stuff
Hey Hey they bring laughter
And reduce the children’s stress
CHOC Pet Therapy Program
They know how to do this best
PROCEEDS FROM the 2025 SO-PHIS FASHION SHOW WENT TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS:
Breast Cancer Solutions
California Fire Foundation
Chance Theater
Changing Tides
CHOC Foundation - Pet Therapy
East West Players
Grateful Crane Ensemble
Helping Farms Feed Families
Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimage
Keiro
Kizuna
Little Tokyo Nutrition Services
LTSC CDC - Terasaki Budokan
Little Tokyo Service Center
LOVE, Evan, Inc.
My Wish List Foundation
Nikkei Games
Nisei Week Foundation
Okaei - Nikkei LBGTQ Community