Monthly Archives: November 2009

Angel adoption is underway at Maximus, they made it 10 minutes before being discovered. Several of our workers have received this kind of giving in their time as parents and the urge to give is a strong pull.

How do I buy my child a gift when I don’t have any money? Do I explain that Santa doesn’t see our chimney, or Hannakah isn’t for the poor? The Foothill Unity Center asks it’s friends and neighbors to give … Continue reading →

I am thankful for the people who have let me into their lives and shared their success with me. I collect pictures of my clients, co workers, family and friends and keep them where I can see them from my … Continue reading →

I’m sitting in the lobby of BTAC, having a deep conversation with a 4 year old about Disney Princesses and what her new born baby sister means to her. Just behind her is a flowing line of adults signing up … Continue reading →

Los Angeles Youth Shelter works with family shelters and individual homeless children to provide shelters. They serve pregnant teens, run aways, children whose families can’t find shelter with both the younger and older kids. Call (323)957-7364. 24/7 phone number is … Continue reading →

Academic help for homeless and “doubled up” children. Volunteers are at least 18 years old and everyone passed a Live Scan. Tutoring is done a MINIMUM of 1 hour a week. Children fall 3 months behind when they switch schools … Continue reading →

OMG! I’m in Social Worker Heaven!!!!!! Seriously, LA County has an Adopt a Family program and “not enough” referrals. I am soo going to take care of that for them! I know 138 families (uh huh, I totally counted)