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Three Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer with Union Station in Pasadena

Pasadena, CA. ‘Tis the season to spread cheer to vulnerable children and families during the holidays. Union Station Homeless Services is now collecting gifts for 400 children, ages ranging from newborn to 18 years. The theme this year is “something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read”– toys for all ages, fun patterned face masks, playful socks and new books. If you’d like to be a holiday hero and bring a smile to vulnerable children and families this year, read on to learn more.

Here are three ways to help:

1. Host a toy drive or donate a gift. Donations can be dropped off at our Admin Center at 825 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA, Monday-Friday between 9:30am-4:00pm until December 16, 2020 or ordered for delivery from our Amazon Wish Lists:

2. Contribute a tax-deductible donation to Union Station Homeless Services. Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of families experiencing homelessness during the harsh winter months.

Keep Your Neighbors Safe and Warm. Donate Today.

3. Spread holiday cheer by spreading the word. Please share about our holiday toy drive with your friends and family on social media by using the graphic. Remember to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn and tag our page in your posts!

From: Union Station Homeless Services

We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is committed to helping homeless individuals and families rebuild their lives.

Union Station Homeless Services is part of a premier group of human services agencies in Los Angeles County that are leading the way to ending homelessness in our community. We are the San Gabriel Valley’s largest social service agency assisting homeless and very low-income adults and families. Since 1973, Union Station has helped rebuild the lives of thousands of people who were once homeless and without hope.

The vision expressed four decades ago by the community volunteers who founded this agency still rings true today — every person deserves a life of dignity and a safe place to call home.

With over 45 years of experience, we proudly offer a full continuum of nine programs throughout the San Gabriel Valley. Our core services include outreach, bridge housing, permanent housing, and employment. In addition, we offer basic needs such as meals and showers, and well as care coordination, benefits enrollment, and referrals to medical and mental health services.

We know that housing ends homelessness. Over the years, we have learned some valuable lessons:

Homelessness has many faces
Union Station has effective solutions

Elisa Klein

As the Editor and Publisher of Society Page, it’s my privilege to collaborate with Development Officers in the nonprofit community to honor patrons who make a difference. I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) I'm a nationally published writer with a passion for the work of nonprofits.