GLENDALE, Calif.– California Credit Union is partnering with the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club for the sixth consecutive year to help make the holidays brighter for local children and families. Through its annual Holiday Toy Drive, the credit union is inviting members and the community to join in sharing the spirit of giving with young people throughout the Los Angeles area.
Through Friday, December 4, donations of new, unwrapped toys and gifts will be accepted at California Credit Union branches in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Gifts for children of all ages, from toddlers to teens up to age 17, are welcome. Collected donations will be distributed to children and families served by the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club during its holiday celebration in December.
“The holidays offer a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and make a difference in the lives of local children,” said California Credit Union President/CEO Steve O’Connell. “Through our continued partnership with the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club, we’re proud to help bring joy to families during this special time of year. We encourage our members and neighbors to participate and help make the season a little brighter for children across Los Angeles.”The Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club’s mission is to inspire and enable all youth, especially from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible members of the community. Classes for teens include gang prevention, Relationship Smarts, social interaction, wellness, the arts, and physical fitness. F
