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Publication Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2002
Where to Give
Where to Give
(December 18, 2002)
Fill the Bag and Feel the Joy
Hewlett-Packard is encouraging people to donate non-perishable foods to Second Harvest Food Bank. Start a food drive at work, school or faith community. Donate powdered milk, peanut butter, tuna, pasta, meals in a can, cereal, fruit juices in single serving boxes, canned foods with pop-top lids. Donation sites at Safeway, PW Market, Libraries, FedEx Service Center, Longs Drugs. Call (800) 870-3663.
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Research
Benefit Christmas concert by the Foothill Orchestra, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. Smithwick Theater, Foothill College. Proceeds above costs go to the Alzheimer's Association and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Tickets: $10 general, $8 senior/student. Call (650) 948-4444.
Christmas Toy Give-Away
The East Palo Alto Police Dept. needs donations to its annual toy giveaway program. A donation will make it possible for children less fortunate to have some happiness on Christmas morning. No used toys, please. Call Vickie Porter at (650) 853-3163.
Family and Children's Services
Through Dec. 24, kids, families and pets can participate in fund raising and get their picture taken with Santa at the same time. A portion of proceeds benefits individuals, couples and families throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Digital photo packages $10-$25. Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto.
Gift Tree
Choose an ornament from Unity Palo Alto Community Church's gift tree. The ornaments have information of a person at Haven House, Lytton Gardens or an anonymous Unity family member in need. Return the ornament under the tree taped to a wrapped gift for that individual by Dec. 15. 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call (408) 261-0301.
Gift Cards
Leave a cash donation with Paul and Jehane Johnson at their table in the courtyard of Unity Palo Alto Community Church on Dec. 15. Funds used to buy gift cards from Safeway, Albertson's, etc. and given to members in need of the church or Haven House. Make checks payable to "Unity" with choice of "Unity Family" or "Haven House" written in the memo area. 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call (408) 261-0301, or come to the church office.
Ronald McDonald House
Complimentary gift-wrapping from House volunteers at Stanford Shopping Center, through Dec. 24. Invitation to make a donation. Last year raised $15,000 for the House, helping children and their families through catastrophic illness.
UNICEF
Great gifts and giving to children all over the world. Proceeds from UNICEF items go to aid to children programs in 138 countries. Proceeds from the sale of other items go to carry on the work of the nonprofit chapter. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat. UNICEF International Gift Store, 552 University Ave., Palo Alto. Call (650) 326-3170.
Special Pet Adoption
Special home needed for "Glory," an 8-year-old dog and best friend, needing eye surgery to save her sight. Many other pets also need homes. Hours: Thurs. from noon-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 873 Fifth Ave., Redwood City. Call (650) 367-1405.
Befriend a Lonely Senior
Friendly visitors needed for Senior Companion program to visit isolated seniors. One hour a week can make a difference. Call Jewish Family and Children's Services, Evelyn Clark, 688-3090.
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