Help Make South Bay Child's Wish Come True This Holiday Season

The holiday season is a stressful time. Work deadlines, holiday office parties, family dinners and long shopping lists makes this some of the most difficult – and enjoyable – time of the year.

Now imagine the added stress of the holiday season for a low income or homeless family. In addition to normal seasonal stress, families living in poverty may be unable to afford winter clothes, special family meals, or holiday gifts. While the rest of the country is celebrating the season, these families may begin to feel like outsiders in their own community.

Thanks to local donors and the nonprofit West Valley Community Services (WVCS) , the holidays are brighter for low income and homeless individuals and families. Each year, WVCS hosts the Holiday Gift Program, a special event to help low income families celebrate the holiday season.

This year, the Holiday Gift Program will provide 300 children and almost 500 families with gifts of jackets, seasonally appropriate clothing, small household appliances, and toys. This event is made possible thanks to generous donations from the community. Your support can help make this holiday season extra special for a family in need. Deadline for donations is Dec. 9.

For more information about the Holiday Gift Program, please visit www.roonga.com/holidayprogram16 or email Program Coordinator Amanda Hui at specialprograms@wvcommunityservices.org.

The Holiday Gift Program is made possible in partnership with West Valley Presbyterian Church, Assembly Member Evan Low, the Santa Clara Fire Department, the San Jose Fire Department, and donors like you!

West Valley Community Services, Inc. (WVCS) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, community-based agency that has been providing direct assistance and referral services to the west valley communities of Santa Clara County for over 40 years.

Founded in 1973, WVCS provides a continuum of basic needs, family support services and housing services including: information and referrals, food pantry, affordable housing, financial assistance, family support and case management services.

Our service area comprises seven zip codes, including Cupertino (95014), Los Gatos (95030, 95032, 95030), Saratoga (95070), West San Jose (95129, 95130), and the surrounding mountain regions. Visit us online at www.wvcommunityservices.org.