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Essentials for Young Lives

This Mother's Day, take a moment to help homeless mothers and their children.

Join Essentials for Young Lives

Drive Dates: 2011 dates to be announced

 

Essentials for Young Lives is a community-wide effort to collect much needed everyday items for homeless infants and toddlers. Mothers and children are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population.

HomeAid in partnership with Children and Families Commission of Orange County and the YMCA of Orange County invite businesses, community organizations and individuals to collect baby products such as: diapers, baby wipes and baby hygiene products. All items collected are distributed to HomeAid's service provider partners who assist homeless mothers and their children.

Hold an Essentials for Young Lives Drive in your company/organizations OR be a community "Essentials" drop location.

ESSENTIALS NEEDED:

  • Diapers (sizes newborn to toddler)
  • Baby wipes
  • Baby food
  • Baby products (wash, lotion, etc.)

BENEFITING:
Non-profit organizations which provide aid for homeless families and children who operate facilities built in partnership with HomeAid Orange County.

Anaheim Interfaith Shelter
Casa Teresa
Families Forward
Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Service
H.I.S. House
Human Options
Interval House
Isaiah House – Catholic Worker
Laura's House
Mary's Shelter
Mercy House
Orange County Rescue Mission
Precious Life Shelter
Thomas House
Shelter for the Homeless
Women's Transitional Living Center



Essentails for Young Lives Volunteer Day
Volunteer Day

Find out about 2010 Essentials for Young Lives' great success!