BlackNLA 7th Annual Toy
Drive
Benefiting
At-Risk-Children
The
2010 Toy Drive will benefit the following non-profit
organizations:
Drew
Child Development Corporation (Drew CDC), a private,
non-profit organization located in South Central Los
Angeles, is dedicated to the education, early intervention
and the social well being of at-risk children, youth
and their families in the metropolitan Los Angeles,
area. Information is available at http://www.drewcdc.org
GIFT
OF GIVING EVENT SUPPORTS:
Foundation for Second Chances: www.ffscinc.org
Foundation for Second Chances (FFSC) is a community
based organization which utilizes hands-on education,
mentoring, health awareness and community service to
maximize the potential of youth. FFSC strives to help
underprivileged, abused, and abandoned youth overcome
the vicious cycle of poverty, poor education and violence
by supporting them academically, emotionally, and economically.
Through the combination of academic support and mentorship
in an environment of love, trust and respect, FFSC creates
second chances for disadvantaged youth to turn their
lives around.
CoachArts:
www.coachart.org
CoachArt mentors chronically ill youth with arts and
athletics lessons. Our children are age 6-18 and by
providing these lessons, CoachArt helps alleviate the
pain and stress of frequent hospital visits and treatments.
Personal
Involvement Center : www.picservices.org
Personal Involvement Center (PIC) provides services
to youth and families while improving the quality of
life for the South Los Angeles community it serves.
It is PIC's commitment to keep children safe by promoting
positive community interactions, excellent supportive
services and meaningful family activities.
2010
DROP OFF LOCATIONS AND EVENTS:
To
maximize the reach of potential donations, BlackNLA.com
is working with southern California businesses as
toy drop locations. “Our goal is to provide toys
for over 1,500 disadvantaged and at risk children,
during this holiday season”, says Ms. Calhoun.
Businesses that are participating as drop off locations
will listed in an e-blast that is sent out to the
community and on the website of BlackNLA.com.
The Toy Drive will launch November 8TH. Companies
currently signed up as drop off locations will start
collecting items starting Nov. 22nd.
We are looking for ADDITIONAL business participation,
if you would like to become a drop off location or
if your company would like to conduct an in-house
toy drive with your employees please e-mail us at
toydrive@blacknla.com
or call 323-954-8988.
LOCATIONS
where you can drop off toys starting
Nov. 22nd.
-
Del
Richardson & Associates, Inc. (there's
no sign on the building). 510 S. La Brea, Inglewood,
CA 90301 Hours - Mon - Fri. 9am - 5pm
-
Signature
Card, 8360 Melrose Ave, 3rd floor,
Los Angeles, CA 90069 Phone: 323-966-0050 M-F 9:00
am - 5:00 pm
- Salon
Sol, 3949 Long Beach Blvd,, Long Beach, CA 90807
Phone: 562-290-8707 www.salonsol.net
- CHARLI,
5565 W. Pico blvd, Los Angeles CA 90019 Phone: 323.964.9744
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Mecca
Hair Studio, 4562 W. Washington Blvd, Los
Angeles CA (2 stop lights East of LaBrea) 323-936-8225
Operation Hours - Mon.-Sun. 9am - 6pm www.meccahairstudio.com
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All
You Need Business Services, 9469 Jefferson
Blvd. Suite 104, Culver City, CA 90232 310-204-2510
Hours: vary, please call in advance. www.yourbusinessservices.com
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Fast
Track Expediting,
LLC - 354 Coral Circle , El Segundo, CA
90245 310 321-7330 M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
www.callfx.com
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LASC
Dance Studio (Los Angeles Steppers Connection),
159 North Market Street, Inglewood, CA 90301 (corner
of Regent and Market St.), www.MYLASC.com,
contact: Sharon (310) 425-2534
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Brighter
Beginnings Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility,
8729 Western Avenue, LA CA 90047
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Bullocks
Motor Sports, 6820 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles,
CA 90047 323-753-9557 Mon-Sat
EVENTS
supporting toy drive
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The
Next Three Days
Movie Screening Wednesday Nov. 17th
Click
Here for details
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BlackNLA
After Work Mixer
- Friday November 19th Falcon Click
Here for details
-
NSN
Holiday Party - Friday November
19th Sheraton Gateway Click
Here for details
- BlackNLA
& Climb, Inc. After Work Mixer - Friday
December 10th Click
Here for details
SUPPORTING
Companies & Organizations
Not sure of what type of gift to donate?
- Toy
Drive will be supplying Toys for children in K - 12
grades
-
Wish
List for the Adolescents 2009 Toy Drive
Click Here
This toy drive is a grass roots effort that has been organized
by BlackNLA with the help of those in the community.
Launched
in March 2000, BlackNLA.com serves as a community
resource center for African Americans living, working and
traveling to the Los Angeles area. Visitors to the site
can get information that pertains to their interests and
lifestyles, share information and network. BlackNLA.com
provides an online directory of information on businesses,
restaurants, local organizations, healthcare professionals,
music, travel opportunities, upcoming events and more. www.BlackNLA.com
C.L.I.M.B., Inc. (Creating Leaders in Mind &
Body) is a community based organization whose mission is
to provide a wide-range of services to the community through
mentorship, educational programs, professional development
seminars and workshops, community initiatives, and enrichment
activities. CLIMB, Inc. is committed to provide the community
with the proper equipment that will assist in "reaching
the top". CLIMB, Inc. was started as a grassroots effort
that aims to provide resources, opportunities, positive
role models and activities that support the development
of education, health, self-esteem, and character of our
community....Join the CLIMB to success! www.CLIMBInc.org
Thank you to everyone that has suppported us on our past
toy drive efforts:
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