BEELife [bee · la · hyf] : the habits, attitudes, tastes, moral standards, economic level, etc., that together constitute the mode of living of an individual or group. Can't decide where to go on vacation this spring? Looking for a new food experience? Find out the hottest vacation spots, best food, and much more each month through BeeLife. In this month's issue, we are featuring non-profit organizations that you can help during this holiday season. Before stuffing your mouth full of turkey and mashed potatoes, see what you can do to give back.
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We Give Thanks Inc. is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to serving the community by helping the less fortunate families. Their mission is to promote the health and well being of needy members of the Orange County and Los Angeles areas and, thereby, make a substantial contribution to their quality of life. Their goals include providing free meals and food supplies to needy community members on Thanksgiving, Christmas and other special holidays, providing scholarships to youth from low-income backgrounds, and providing assistance through a variety of means to seniors experiencing economic hardship.
The 19th Annual Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner will take place 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday November 22nd, sponsored by We Give Thanks Inc. the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and Path of Hope Foundation, Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim's Katella Avenue/Douglass Road parking lot, 2695 E. Katella Ave. Free parking. Shuttles, provided by Child Shuttle, will take dinners from La Casa Garcia Restaurant, 531 W. Chapman Ave., Anaheim, and St. Boniface Catholic Church, 120 N. Janss St., Anaheim, to Arrowhead Pond. Needed: Turkeys, money, paper goods, plastic tableware, aluminum foil, trays, latex gloves, bottled water and soft drinks. Donation information: (714) 663-1300; transportation information: (714) 999-2881.
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Food on Foot is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the poor and homeless of Los Angeles with nutritious meals, clothing, and assistance in the transition to employment and life off the streets. Since March of 1996, Food on Foot has operated as a volunteer-based, non-profit organization providing hot, nutritious chicken dinners, snacks, and drinks to as many as 500 homeless and poor individuals and families each week. During their weekly meal each Sunday in Hollywood, they also distribute clothing and other needed items. Their target population includes individuals of all ages, from toddlers to seniors, as well as the disabled and blind. Work for Food is a 7-day-a-week community clean-up program designed to initiate the transition from life on the streets to involvement in the workforce by picking up trash in return for $10 in food gift certificates from local fast food restaurants and grocery stores.
Food on Foot is now accepting volunteer registrations for their BIG Thanksgiving Day celebration on Thursday November 22nd. They will begin at 2:30pm sharp and the 2 hours of fun will include distributing food and back packs to over 250 homeless and poor individuals. They are expecting a visit from 110 yr. old Jessie Fairbanks who surely has a few words of thanks to all in attendance. The cost of registration is $75 per person and it is payable in advance by credit card only. The event will be held at 1625 N. Schrader in Hollywood and parking is at the site. Volunteer spaces are very limited so that each volunteer will have plenty to keep them busy for the entire 2 hour period. Register here: Register Now
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The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA), a non-profit organization, is a national member association of the YMCA of the USA and works with the Department of Defense. ASYMCA operates at 16 dedicated branch locations and nine affiliated community YMCAs, as well as six Department of Defense/Department of Homeland Security affiliates worldwide. ASYMCA offers essential programs such as childcare, hospital assistance, spouse support services, food services, computer training classes, health and wellness services, and holiday meals, among many others. In 2006 alone, more than 9,133 individuals nationwide volunteered their time to the ASYMCA, logging 214,622 volunteer hours.
Help us thank the troops by giving them a little joy this holiday season. Join our fourth annual Woman’s Day/Armed Services YMCA drive, in partnership with the Military Channel, on behalf of military families in need. The ASYMCA serves all junior enlisted service members and their families. Every penny you send goes to providing Thanksgiving food baskets and Christmas presents.
To make a monetary donation to the WD/Armed Services YMCA Holiday Drive, please send a check, payable to Armed Services YMCA include a notation specifying the WD/Armed Services YMCA Holiday Drive) to:
Armed Services YMCA
6359 Walker Lane, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22310
To donate by credit card, call 800-597-1260 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or go here to use the Armed Services YMCA of the USA Online Donation Form.
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