Tag: Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children
’Twas merry and bright and festive with family and friends
It was a merry and bright evening in Brookside on Dec. 3, when Santa, Mrs. Claus, and two shiny white steeds came trotting down Tremaine Avenue to bring the little ones joy, Christmas spirit and a bit of off-key singing. The horses, of Dream Catchers Carriages, waited patiently while families took turns climbing and disembarking […]
Let holiday spending spill over into helping others: Toy and gift drives
During the holiday season it’s easy to get into the habit of gift buying, whether for family and friends or for yourself. So, it might be a good time to let some of that spending spill over into purchasing holiday cheer for others less fortunate. Read on for some local charities that are conducting toy […]
Buy a toy, give a toy at these local organizations
It is easy to go “off list” and get in the habit of impulse buying during the holidays. Put some of those impulses to work and donate toys and gift cards to some of these local organizations. In most cases, toys should be unwrapped and gift cards are requested to be from major retailers. Olympic […]
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., […]
Forget-Me-Not luncheon to benefit homeless women
Women who are on the path to becoming independent members of society will be the beneficiaries of the annual Forget-Me-Not luncheon on Sat., Oct. 5 at Wilshire Country Club. Sponsored by the Auxiliary for the Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children, the event celebrates the agency’s 28th year. Haig Mkhoian will receive the […]
