SANTA�S CUPBOARD MAY TURN PEOPLE AWAY:
TOY DONATIONS ARE SLOWER THAN EXPECTED,
Over 600 needy families have called for help.
WHO:
Needy and homeless families
WHAT:
Will be turned away empty-handed if the agency runs out of toys.
WHERE:
InnVision�s Georgia Travis Center,
66 East Rosemary Street, San Jose
WHEN:
Tuesday morning, December 19, 2000
WHY:
The high cost of housing has left more low-income families homeless than ever
before, and left many more at-risk of homelessness, paying so high a proportion
of their income for rent that little is left over for necessities, and certainly
none for Christmas presents.
Last year, Santa�s Cupboard served over 600 families in the week before
Christmas. This year, over 600 families have already called for help. Many have
been told to call back later in the week to see if we will have enough toys to
accommodate them all.
Unfortunately, while demand has risen, toy donations have not been coming in as
quickly as before. Many more toys are needed throughout this week. Especially
needed are learning toys for babies and toddlers under 3 years old, new books,
and non-violent toys for older children and teenagers.
HOW TO HELP:
Donations of new and unwrapped toys may be taken to:
66 East Rosemary Street in San Jose, 8:30
am � 4:30 pm,
or The InnVision Main Office at 974 Willow Street,
San Jose, 9am � 5pm,
or the Gift Wrap booth at
the Great Mall of the Bay Area in Milpitas, 11am � 8pm.
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