Become involved with Essentials!

Calling all companies and organizations! If you are interested in being a part of the 2009 Essentials for Young Lives Drive we would love to have your help. Consider conducting a drive in your office, school or organization or become a drop-off location. Its as easy as 1, 2, 3!

• Start by designating a collection site in your office, club or classroom that can be easily accessible
• Ask friends and colleagues to donate "essential" baby items

OR

• Allow us to publicize your company as an "Essentials" drop location that will allow members of the community to donate items to your site.
• Once the drive as ended, HomeAid Orange County will come collect the items

This drive is benefitting shelters such as the Anaheim Faith Shelter, Casa Teresa, Mercy House, Interval house,Precious Life Shelter, Orange County Rescue Mission, and more!

If you think this is something your company would be interested in, or something you want to take on email Carolyn Baker at carolyn@homeaidoc.org and she will be able to give you more information as requested! The dates that the drive is taking place on is April 27 - 30th and the pick up day is May 1, 2009.

To learn more about Essentials for Young Lives you can also check out the website, http://www.homeaidoc.org/calendar_essentials.php.

Help a mother in need and support the Essentials for Young Lives Drive!

Essentials for Young Lives Drive - April 27 thru 30

Mothers and children are the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population. With just a moment of your time, you can help us provide essentials for those who need assistantance most.

Hold an Essentials for Young Lives Drive in your company/organization OR Be a community "Essentials" drop location.

It's easy.

1. -Designate a collection site in your office.

-Ask colleagues to donate "essential" baby items

OR

-Allow HomeAid Orange County to publicize your company as an "Essentials" drop location.

-HomeAid Orange County will pick-up the items and deliver them to HomeAid Service Provider Partners providing aid for homeless families and children.

ESSENTIALS NEEDED:

-Diapers, baby wipes, baby food, baby products (wash, lotion, etc.) and baby bottles.