Needy Families Find Relief

Dec. 14, 2010 - PRLog -- On Saturday, December 18 Time for Change Foundation in partnership with the Home of Neighborly Services will host a Toy and Household Item Giveaway for deserving families who could otherwise not afford to have a Christmas. The giveaway will help spread joy to over 100 families this Holiday season.

TFCF is especially thankful to Gifts in Kind International as it is their vision to continue to grow corporate product giving through innovative solutions, which strengthen nonprofits and expand corporate citizenship. Companies helping charities. TFCF would also like to extend its gratitude to the California Institute for Women for donating bikes to children of an incarcerated  or paroled. With support from organizations such as these the agency can continue to provide assistance to needy families.

"Due to the difficult economic climate, families are really suffering, but we are grateful that we are in a position to help others by reminding them they are not forgotten," said Kim Carter, Founder and Executive Director of TFCF.

The agency's telephone volume and walk-ins has increased tremendously as parents call and stop by to eagerly claim their spot in the giveaway line. "This is better than the news reports on black Friday when you think of the joy we will bring to a child's face on Christmas morning," said TFCF Board Member Michelle Freeman. Each family will receive one adult gift and toys for up to three children. The toys and household items include: children bikes, dolls, trucks, comforter sets, kitchenware, and more.

In addition to the giveaway, TFCF has coordinated the event to be a morning of fun, food, and games as the children run and play on the holiday jumper.  

"The Westside of San Bernardino is an incredible community rich with heritage. To see people suffering from lack of work and basic necessities is devastating," expressed Courtney Pepper, Interim Director of Home of Neighborly Services. "This giveaway will provide an opportunity for people to give to and support others ultimately making a child who is less fortunate happy this Christmas season."

For more information about the Toy and Household Item Giveaway please contact Michelle Freeman at (909) 886-2994 or mfreeman@Timeforchangefoundation.org. Due to a limited number of supplies, the giveaway is on a first come first served basis.

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Time for Change provides essential resources, through our programs and services, to women and children who desire to change the course of their lives by making the transition from homelessness and recidivism to self-sufficiency.