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BlackNLA 6th Annual Toy Drive
Benefiting At-Risk-Children


The 2009 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

Girls and Boys Town of Southern California's two Emergency Shelters and Assessment Centers provide a safe place for children to stay that meets their urgent needs. While a safe and more-permanent solution is being sought for these kids in crisis, they can find safe haven at Girls and Boys Town's Emergency Shelter and Assessment Centers. They provide programs for 11- to17-year-old girls and boys in crisis - runaways, homeless, court-placed or abused children. Information is available at http://www.girlsandboystown.org/southerncalifornia

Urban Compass provides a safe, welcoming, and innovative environment that challenges our youth to envision and navigate a course for a rewarding future characterized by achievement, independent thought, and social responsibility through education, mentoring, and play. Information is available at www.urbancompass.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 provides programs and services to youth in the South Los Angeles who are below the poverty level and who have educational challenges. For more information on Foundation for Second Chances log on to: www.ffscinc.org


2009 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 1st. Companies currently signed up as drop off locations will start collecting items starting Nov. 17th.

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 ARE NOT ACCEPTING TOYS AT THIS TIME....Please feel free to make a gift so that we can purchase additional toys.
  • 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

  • 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

  • Center for Smile Dentistry: 2625 W. Alameda Ave, Ste 326 - Burbank, CA 91505 Phone: 818-841-7645 - www.smiledrhayes.com

  • Pleasant Tax Pros, 213 E. Bennett Street Compton, CA 90220 Phone: 323-363-4532 Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • A-1 Realty & Loans, Inc. 5721 Slauson Ave, #110, Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 590-2330 Operation hours M-F 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  • Mecca Hair Studio, 901 South La Brea (So. Wilshire), Los Angeles CA 90036 323-936-8225 Operation Hours - Mon.-Sun. 9am - 6pm www.meccahairstudio.com

  • 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

  • Direct Partners, 4755 Alla Road, Marina Del Rey, CA (310) 482-4200 M - F: 8:30 am - 5:00pm www.directpartners.com

  • Beverly Hills Escrow, Inc, 118 South Beverly Drive, #222 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 310-273-9850 ext. 12 M-F 8:30am - 5pm

  • Pleasant Tax Pros, 213 E. Bennett Street Compton, CA 90220 Phone: 323-363-4532 Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Pinky Rose Boutique, 5571 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA Phone: 323-936-9213
    www.pinkyroseboutique.com

  • Wong Doody, 8500 Steller Drive, Suite 5, Culver City, CA 90232 M-F 9am - 5pm Sat & Sun - Closed
    www.wongdoody.com

  • Granite Transformations, 2311 South Sepulveda Blvd, CA 90064 Phone: 310-477-1506 www.granitetransformations.com

  • Color Me Mine, 6081 Center Drive #219, Westchester, CA 90045 Phone: 310-410-9700 www.westchester.colormemine.com

EVENTS supporting toy drive


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

Press Releases:

Questions: Contact us at toydrive@blacknla.com or call 323-954-8988.

For additional ways to participate this year?
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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



Thank you to everyone that has suppported us on our past toy drive efforts:


PAST EVENTS
supporting toy drive

  • BlackNLA After Work Mixer - Friday November 13th Nirvana Beverly Hills Click Here for details
  • NSN Holiday Party - Friday November 20th Chakra Beverly Hills Click Here for details
  • Black Friday - Post Thanksgiving Party - Friday November 27th Samba Beverly Hills Click Here for details
  • Flypoet Spoken Word and Music Showcase - Wednesday December 2nd Savoy Inglewood Click Here for details.
  • Mingle and Plei - Friday December 4th e3rd Los Angeles Click Here for details
  • Monday Night Football - Monday December 7th Berri's Marina del Rey Click Here for details
  • BlackNLA After Work Mixer - Friday December 11th @ Falcon Hollywood Click Here for details
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