The family we've adopted have been stuck in the cycle of abuse for many years...until now. This is why we chose this courageous mother who has decided to move herself and her 2 young boys to safety. With barely the means to make it day-to-day, this mother had no plans for Christmas this year. InnerMovement Wellness, with the help of our Social Worker sponsor, and our generous patients, will bring Christmas dinner and gifts to this local family.
If you would like to participate, please bring gifts or gift cards to our office no later than Friday December 21st.
8 year-old boy asked Santa for:
A Ticking Spiderman or Phineas & Ferb clock
Ninjago Legos
A football
Any sports related toys or clothes
6 year-old boy asked Santa for:
A Basketball
Ninjago Legos
A soccer ball
Any sports related toys or clothes
Suggested Gifts for Family:
Grocery Store Gift Cards
Movie Gift Cards
Sporting Good Store Gift Cards
Target Gift Cards
Suggested Gifts for Mom:
Pampering items such as lotions, candles, chocolates...
Kitchen items
Inspirational books
About Bienvenidos Children's Center:
Bienvenidos Children's Center, located in East Los Angeles,covers a wide geographical area in the East L.A. area where many of the families are low in resources, living in crowded living situations with children sleeping on the floor, eating poor diets, are often sick, have little clothing, and many other challenges. Due to the extreme need for services in our area, there is usually a 2-4 month waiting list for services to get started and many of the children are court-referred due to domestic violence situations. Referrals also come from schools where their regular counseling services are just not enough to address frequent disruptive behavior in the classroom. Some of the children suffer from post-traumatic stress due to witnessing extreme violence in the home, and others are very aggressive in their behavior. Many of the teens struggle with drug abuse, with the use of dangerous substances, such as inhalants.
As a nonprofit, community-based organization, Bienvenidos fulfills its mission by delivering a comprehensive array of services that empower children and their families, are culturally responsive, and are effective models of prevention and intervention. This holistic approach to healing families is reflected in such services as foster care, mental health therapy, community health clinics, school readiness, youth development, family preservation programs, parenting classes, substance abuse and domestic violence prevention and treatment.
Another way to help those in need
in our community:
Glendale YWCA
DID YOU KNOW?
The YWCA of Glendale has in the last year:
* Sheltered 51 families (45 days of emergency shelter, food and case management to victims and families)
* Provided case management services to more than 500 women
* Provided more than 500 hours of children's mental health services
Click HERE to donate directly to the Glendale YWCA
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