Tag: Alexandria House
New roof and a new life for residents at Alexandria House
When a roofing job was needed at Alexandria House, a transitional residence for single women and their children, the men and women of Supreme Roofing, L.A. Roofing Materials, and the National Women in Roofing (NWiR) organization stepped in to do the job. “Nobody thinks about a roof, so that’s where we come in!” says Careylyn […]
Share joy of the season with others: Hollygrove, Big Sunday, local groups abound
As the two gentlemen appealing to Mr. Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” pointed out, this is the time of year “when want is keenly felt and abundance rejoices.” If you feel the holiday spirit move you to give from your own abundance, here are several volunteer and donation programs. Hollygrove, 815 N. El Centro Ave., […]
Gifts, donations sought for St. Brendan toy drive
Children living at Alexandria House, and St. Anne’s Social Service Agency and the Adopt-a-Family program are among recipients of this year’s holiday toy drive sponsored by St. Brendan Catholic Church. “We are in need of new, unwrapped toys and $25 Target gift cards,” said Stacy Herman, event co-chair along with Nancy Muller. “Both are greatly […]
Around the Town by Patty Hill covers gardens, libraries, music
The Garden Conservancy came to town on May 10. The national organization that works with visionary gardeners and community leaders to preserve some of the country’s most beloved flora began the day early at the Ebell of Los Angeles with a seminar on “The Splendor and Purpose of Persian Design.” An impressive array of lecturers included […]
Gifts, donations, sought for St. Brendan toy drive
Children of families living below the poverty level near Skid Row are among the recipients of this year’s holiday toy drive sponsored by St. Brendan Catholic Church. “We are in need of new, unwrapped toys and $20 Target gift cards,” said Stacy Herman, event co-chair along with Nancy Muller. “Both are greatly appreciated, since in […]
