Hallmark supports Aspiranet's foster and at-risk youth in Kern County with gift drive

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Nov. 14, 2016 - PRLog -- This holiday season, Hallmark customers can share the joy of holidays with a foster or at-risk youth in need. Foster youth served by Aspiranet (http://www.aspiranet.org), a leading human services agency of California, will receive gift donations from Hallmark customers through this holiday gift drive.

From Nov. 1 – Dec. 18, foster and at-risk youths' gift wishes will be on display at the Amy's Hallmark Shop located at 2625 Oswell Street in Bakersfield. Hallmark customers who wish to participate may select a gift wish of a child or teen in foster care, or at-risk youth. Unwrapped gifts can be returned to the store location with the original gift tag attached.

"We are very grateful to Hallmark and making sure the youth we serve are thought of and cared for throughout the holiday season," said Christina Meza-Sifuentes, program director of Aspiranet. "We always see the greatest need among our older youth between the ages of 10 and 17; we encourage those who wish to donate to open their hearts to foster and at-risk youth of all ages this year. "

About Aspiranet

Aspiranet, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) strengthens children, youth, families and communities through seven core programs including: Foster Care, Adoption, Residential, Transition Age Youth, Behavioral Health, Intensive Home Based Services and Family and Community Services throughout 45 locations within California.

Founded in 1975 as a six-bed group home for young boys in Moss Beach, Calif., Aspiranet is one of the most diverse nonprofit social service agencies in the state. With a statewide network of innovative services, Aspiranet serves more than 10,000 families each year. For more information, please visit www.aspiranet.org.