Volunteers, donations sought for holiday program to benefit AV Boys & Girls Club
The city is seeking donations and volunteers for the Aliso Viejo Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley’s First Annual Operation Holiday & Homework program.
The program is designed to help promote education among club members and treat the youngsters – many whose families suffer from financial hardships – to toys and gifts during the holidays. The kids will earn points for completing their homework assignments until Dec. 13, when they’ll redeem those earned points for new donated holiday gifts for themselves and their families. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and gifts from residents, businesses, groups and others are sought to be dropped off at City Hall, 12 Journey, before noon on Dec. 11. Monetary donations are also welcome.
“Unfortunately, for some of our members, these may be the only gifts they receive this year,” said James Littlejohn, executive director of the club. “However, this may also be a wonderful opportunity for people to volunteer and see what makes the season bright!”
The Aliso Viejo Boys & Girls Club, which is housed at the city’s Family Resource Center at Iglesia Park, provides kids with fun year-round activities and programs. The organization provides group activities, mentoring programs and more that helps develop today’s youth for tomorrow’s challenges.
Through the first-time holiday program, the club hopes to serve more than 100 families.
For more information about volunteering or donating a new, unwrapped gift, contact Joel Rivera, branch director, at 949-699-2552 or e-mail jrivera@bgccapo.com.
