Friday, October 31, 2008

Opportunities to Help This Fall

Here are some ways you can reach out and help our SCV neighbors this fall. If you lead a scout troop, church group, PTA, or other youth group...consider contacting these organizations to offer your help. These are just a sampling...there are many other opportunities in our valley.


HUNGER DEFENSE FUND

November 2008 - Thanksgiving Turkeys for Needy Families Their goal is to provide a turkey for every family they serve.
November 10 through December 12, 2008 - Adopt a FamilyProvide holiday gifts for the children of a local needy family.
December 2008 – Holiday Hams for Needy FamiliesTheir goal is to provide a ham for every family we serve.
Ongoing – Food Distribution Center:Volunteer opportunities are available at our food distribution center.

To help with any of the above, call 661-299-9273 for details.

SANTA CLARITA FOOD PANTRY

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry, please call (661) 255-9078. They also have an
Adopt-a-Family program that kicks off each year after Thanksgiving. Each year, they team with the Rotary club to provide Thanksgiving turkeys to families around Santa Clarita.

SINGLE MOTHER'S OUTREACH

If you would like to volunteer at Single Mothers Outreach, please call their office at (661) 288.0117. They are also sponsoring an adopt-a-family for the holidays program. Additionally, they often need staple items such as diapers. Please call for details.

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