Shoe Box Packing 2014

Please join us for our

5th annual Shoe Box packing party!

Enjoy dinner and an evening with friends, packing Shoe Boxes for

Operation Christmas Child.

Wednesday, Nov 19, 6:30 PM at Mona's house.
You may bring items for packing, but you don’t have to bring anything - just come help pack and have fun! 


Try shopping at thrift stores and dollar stores, or just clean out your cupboards.  Remember everything has to be small enough to fit in a shoe box:

• Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as dolls, toy cars, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.
• School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
• Non-Liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc.
• Accessories: t-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc.
• A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address, the child may be able to write back.
• Do Not Include: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.

The donations will be dropped of with Samaritan's Purse and distributed to needy children overseas.  In the past 4 years, we have packed 259 boxes that have gone to Manila, the Philippines, Haiti and Peru.

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/ 

The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world.

Roy's Run 2014

Roy's Run for Christopher in Support of the Michael Hoefflin Foundation

This year Roy ran on the 4th of July to raise money for children's cancer in honor of Christopher Wilke, a 12-year-old boy who recently lost his battle with cancer.

The Burbank Fire Department Burbank Police, Glendale police and Santa Clarita Sheriff assisted by escorting Roy, keeping him safe while running through traffic. 

Burbank City Councilman Jess Talamantes came out to greet him, and ABC Eyewitness news came to interview him.  Other supporters included Boy Scouts Troup 209, Jerry's Deli and many, many more.
 
Read more about it on https://www.facebook.com/events/1424560554487955/

Vistas for Children

T.C. Sales joined us to tell us about Vistas for Children.

"Our mission: To raise funds to help special needs children and to be a system of support for these children and their families."

Vistas for Children is recognized for carefully researching and supporting sound and worthwhile children’s programs, institutions and community projects. 

http://www.vistasforchildren.org/