Let's Have a Happy Holiday: Help us be Santa this year!
the problem:
Remember what it was like the first time you were away from your family?
Many new immigrants come to this country alone, without family and friends. The holidays are a time when they are especially reminded of being so far away from home.
vital stats:
people impacted:
500people involved:
10why it's important:
10 years ago, Street Level Health Project started as an ALL VOLUNTEER RUN program. Today, volunteers are still needed to provide many of its free services.
Street Level is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of low-income urban immigrant communities in the Bay Area. About 50% of Street Level’s clients have been in the United States for less than 3 years.
Street Level serves over 1,000 people each year with free medical care, health education, and health care referrals and resources. Street Level also distributes lunch and donated clothes to over 2,500 people a year. All of these programs are free of charge.
the plan of action:
Kick off the holiday spirits this year by helping collect toys and gifts for Street Level’s annual Christmas party. This year, our holiday party (DEC 18th) will include over 500 men, women, and children from the community.
Together with your friends, family, or club,
you can help gather:
*50 food baskets (non-perishable food)
*50 toiletry kits (toothpaste, toothbrushes,
soap, shampoo, deodorant, face towels)
*50 men’s gift bags (men’s socks size S, men’s
work gloves S, ball caps)
*50 long-distance telephone calling cards
*50 grocery gift cards (Lucky’s; Smart & Final;
Safeway)
*200 toys for girls and boys
40 toys girls 3-5 40 toys boys 3-5
40 toys girls 6-9 40 toys boys 6-9
20 toys girls 10-13 20 toys boys 10-13
how you can get involved:
YOU can help by:
*visiting our website
*making a donation
*gathering a group of friends to collect gifts
*placing a collection box outside your
student lounge or school office or church
*telling others about Street Level
