* Five Acres received a grant of...

* Five Acres received a grant of $25,000 Oct. 11 from SHARE Inc. (Share Happily and Reap Endlessly,) a philanthropic women’s organization. The 101-year-old agency treats abused and neglected children and family members. The grant will be applied to research to identify program needs, develop individualized treatment plans, evaluate program effectiveness and follow-up on former residents.

* Friends of Tel Hashomer, the major fund-raising arm for Chaim Sheba Medical Center in Israel, at their 1989-90 membership kickoff Sept. 24 at Gilman Adobe, pledged to fund a $1-million expansion and modernization of the hospital’s department of gynecology and obstetrics, which is known for its work in in-vitro fertilization. Nancy and Steve Kipper co-chaired the event.

* The Valley Community Clinic held its first benefit, “L’Automne a Paris,” Oct. 6 at Universal Studios. Net proceeds of $24,000 will be used to continue providing medical, psychological and legal care to low-income San Fernando Valley residents. Keith Richman is chairman of the clinic’s board. Ann Britt, clinic director, was event chair.

* The third annual “Run for the Homeless” sponsored by Chrysalis, KABC-TV and the law firm of Latham & Watkins, was held Oct. 14 at Griffith Park. Proceeds of more than $100,000 will benefit Chrysalis’ on-going employment services. Chrysalis has helped about 31,240, providing the homeless with shelter, food and employment since its founding in 1984.

* The Inner Circle, sole support group of the Los Angeles Children’s Museum, held its sixth annual Halloween fashion show and luncheon Oct. 15 at the Beverly Hilton. Net proceeds of $40,000 will be used for general operating costs, as well as a special new exhibit. Inner Circle President Carol Walker and Debbie Samovar, executive vice president, were event chairs.

* The Friends of the Los Angeles Free Clinic held a “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” underwritten by Tiffany and the clinic on Oct. 15 to announce its major fund-raising event, the 13th annual dinner roast honoring Budd Friedman on Dec. 1 at The Improvisation. Although $125,000 was pledged at the breakfast, Mimi West and other supporters of the clinic hope to raise $250,000 for the ongoing support of the oldest continuously operating free clinic in the United States.

* The seventh annual Academy of Country Music Golf Tournament Oct. 16 at De Bell Golf Course, Burbank, benefited the T. J. Martell Foundation and its West Coast division, the Neil Bogart Memorial Laboratory. The $30,000 raised will be used for cancer and leukemia research. The auction of Charles Daniels’ fiddle raised $2,200. Corporate sponsors for the event were George Dickel Distillery and Trans World Airlines.

* The American Cancer Society’s “Dream is Alive” gala Oct. 18 at the Century Plaza raised $215,000. Ron Weisner received the Allan K. Jonas Life Achievement Award with Gladys Knight performing. A silent auction proved most successful with autographed music memorabilia and other unusual items. Proceeds will be used for Los Angeles Coastal Cities Unit’s programs of research, education and service to cancer patients and their families. Frederic Gaines was chair of the Cancer League event.

* The 21st annual Screen Smart Set auction and fashion show on Oct. 18 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire raised $52,000 for the Motion Picture and Television Fund from the sale of designer clothing donated by Dionne Warwick, Julie Andrews, the late Lucille Ball and a number of other celebrities. In addition, the Screen Smart Set auxiliary presented a check for $50,000, representing proceeds raised at the Cinema Glamour Shop (a designer resale store with clothing donated by entertainment industry men and women), making a total donation of $102,000. Screen Smart Set President Phyllis Quinn and member Penny Kissman were event co-chairs.

* Hathaway Children’s Services received a $25,000 grant Oct. 18 from SHARE to be used for a new foster-family program. In September, Hathaway was licensed to provide foster homes for children in Los Angeles County, becoming one of the few private children’s services to place children in homes.

* The Los Angeles Project with Industry held its fifth annual recognition dinner Oct. 19 at the Sheraton Grande Hotel. First official sponsor was KABC-TV. A number of other organizations made contributions. Net proceeds of $22,882 will be used to provide placement services to people with disabilities. Tomi Ivie, Janice Aaron, Margaret Campbell, Izetta Earls and Marilynn Boyko were co-chairs.

* The Kreiss Foundation donated new furniture for the renovated Downtown Women’s Center, which serves poor and homeless women on Skid Row and recently reopened after damage from the 1987 Whittier earthquake. The gift included dining tables with chairs, sofas, coffee and end tables and lounge chairs. Jill Halverson is founder and director of the center.