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Dec 2004
I am looking for a local (East Bay) charity to make a donation
to this year. If anyone has recommendations for charities
that are dedicated to children's basic needs--food, shelter,
clothes--I'd appreciate hearing about them. Thanks very
much.
Holly
The Midway Shelter in Alameda has had a big cutback in their
funding due to ''Building Futures with Women and Children'''s cuts
(http://www.bfwc.org/). There was a 5k run last weekend to raise
money, and this weekend (12/11), there will be a concert:
An Evening with Natasha Miller & Friends
Saturday, December 11, 2004, 7:00 p.m. A benefit for Midway
Shelter. The performance will be at First Presbyterian Church;
the suggested donation is $15.
More than ever before, the Midway Shelter needs your support!
Jennie
I'd like to repeat a prior recommendation: The Perinatal Council
in Richmond. They help low-income families, including teen moms,
and provide all kinds of outreach services. They run an
adopt-a-family program, but will also accept any donations of new
(and even gently-used) toys, household items, diapers, formula,
etc. http://theperinatalcouncil.org Tel: 236-6990
R.K.
I would like to recommend donating to Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA). Located in southwest Berkeley, they provide after-school activities for children
and youth, and much more. They not only serve healthy snacks, but teach
children (and parents) about nutrition. They have an organic garden where
they grow produce for use and sale, and teach the older kids about the
environment, gardening, and how to run a business. They also have sports and
music programs, give help with homework, and supply mentors and
counselors. Many at-risk children have turned their lives around through BYA. The organization has been around a long time and is run with efficiency,
compassion, energy, and imagination. BUT they have been hit with big cuts
and needs all the help they can get.
Your money will be well spent. (Volunteers welcome too.)
Contact BYA at 510-845-9010, administration at byaonline.org , and see the website
www.byaonline.org.
Jeanne
Want to donate to needy children?
I have seen a lot of postings about people looking to donate to
children this Holiday Season. I work for the Project Pride
division of East Bay Community Recovery Project. We are a
treatment facility housing 40 women and their children. We need
christmas decorations and especially craft supplies and art
materials for the kids. They range in age up to seven years
old. We would greatly appreciate new craft books, art supplies,
crayons, markers, paints, glue...
or gift certificates to target, walmart, etc. where I could buy
these sorts of things. New toys, especially educational toys
also very much desired. Thanks for your consideration. I can
pick up donations or meet you at the facility.
Thank you,
Jessica Bash,
Project Pride
jbash at ebcrp.org
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