Shoes and socks: The Chula Vista Police Department’s School Resource Officer Unit, in partnership with the Chula Vista Police Foundation, Chula Vista Elementary School District, and South Bay Community Services, are holding their 11th annual Shoe and Sock Drive, providing shoes and socks to needy youths in the community. Visit for a list of drop-off locations and information. Promises2Kids annually provides more than 3,000 current and former foster youth in San Diego County with the help they need to overcome difficulties and become successful adults. Gifts can also be purchased online at Amazon and shipped to Promises2Kids (9400 Ruffin Court, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92123), or dropped off at Promises2Kids or at bin locations through Dec. Drop off a gift at the school, 9510 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, and take a photo with the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who and Santa. The Give From Your Heart Holiday Gift Drive is presented by Carmel Mountain Preschool from 9 to 11 a.m. Gift and toy drive: The nonprofit Promises2Kids is collecting new, unwrapped gifts and gift cards to distribute to foster children this holiday season. Tour bookings will be donated to the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation’s exhibits and programs. The VIP Eco Tour includes a two-hour in-depth look at the lagoon’s ecosystem as well as a history lesson about the Native Americans who called the lagoon home. Box 2194, Carlsbad, CA 92018, or donate online at /rapidresponsehousingsolutions.ĭo Good, Be Good Package benefits lagoon: The Cassara Carlsbad, 5805 Armada Drive, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, offers a Do Good, Be Good Package, with luxury accommodations and a tandem kayaking VIP Eco Tour for two (adults 18+) at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. To make cash donations, send a check to Rapid Response Housing Solutions, P.O. 15 at these locations: Hera Hub Carlsbad, 5205 Avenida Encinas, Suite A Road Runner Sports Carlsbad, 5617 Paseo Del Norte Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 5934 Priestly Drive, and Well Being for Life 7220 Avenida Encinas, Suite 100.
Needed items include outerwear, toiletries, backpacks, toys and gift cards. Gift bag drive: Rapid Response Housing Solutions provides holiday gift bags to the men at the La Posada de Guadalupe Men’s Shelter in Carlsbad, and this year is expanding the program to include Operation HOPE-NC, a women’s and family shelter in Vista. 10 at the sanctuary, 24402 Martin Way, where animals will be opening treat-filled presents and discovering Christmas trees in their habitats.
The public is welcome to a special event from 1 to 5 p.m. Lions Tigers & Bears is home to 65-plus rescued big cats, bears and ranch animals, and all fundraiser proceeds provide food, veterinary care, habitat maintenance, enrichment and more. Wish list items include paint and wrapping paper for animals’ present boxes (which will be filled with food), tools to maintain animal habitats, and cleaning supplies for volunteers. Here are some suggestions to spread the warmth of the season to others: ALPINEĬhristmas with the Animals: Nonprofit big cat and bear sanctuary Lions Tigers & Bears is seeking donations for its annual Christmas with the Animals fundraiser. The winter holidays offer many opportunities to help brighten lives for many in our communities.
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