| ABOUT US PAGE |
We do this for the children.............................
Cheer for Children was founded in 1985 as an all-volunteer organization to help
children in the South Bay. It started out with about 10 devoted volunteers and now,
with community help and commitment, we have hundreds of volunteers that help at
different parties and events for children.
We volunteers will continue to do the great work Pam Edwards, our founder, started
with the support of generous donors such as yourselves. The volunteers that were
fortunate enough to work with her in this endeavor share her commitment to helping
children and families in the South Bay.
Parties are held for acutely ill children and their siblings at Harbor UCLA Hospital at
Halloween and Christmas.
We have also “adopted” 2-O.H.(orthopedically handicapped) schools where we have
parties for Easter, Halloween, Christmas and summer (this year was our 7th annul
Luau) events. When money allows we take children on special field trips (fishing day
at the pier) or bring fun things to them (we've had a mobile aquarium visit one of the
schools).
We have no administrative costs as we operate exclusively with donations and
volunteers. At holiday time last year we helped over 1,300 children that might not
have had Christmas. They are referred to us by schools, churches, Fire Depts., and
social workers. Santa was there thanks to the generosity of the community and the
excellent press that we receive. Toys and toiletries (we give out over 3,000
toothbrushes) are collected through home and company parties all year round. At
Christmas, we have an “Adopt a Family” Program where you can help a family or
individual child with toys, clothes and/or gift certificates. Last year we helped over
130 families.
Now, more than ever, with the slower economy and raising costs, we need your help.
We have more needier families than ever. Thank you for thinking of us in the past and
hopefully in the future. Please call (310) 540-2494 with any questions.
children in the South Bay. It started out with about 10 devoted volunteers and now,
with community help and commitment, we have hundreds of volunteers that help at
different parties and events for children.
We volunteers will continue to do the great work Pam Edwards, our founder, started
with the support of generous donors such as yourselves. The volunteers that were
fortunate enough to work with her in this endeavor share her commitment to helping
children and families in the South Bay.
Parties are held for acutely ill children and their siblings at Harbor UCLA Hospital at
Halloween and Christmas.
We have also “adopted” 2-O.H.(orthopedically handicapped) schools where we have
parties for Easter, Halloween, Christmas and summer (this year was our 7th annul
Luau) events. When money allows we take children on special field trips (fishing day
at the pier) or bring fun things to them (we've had a mobile aquarium visit one of the
schools).
We have no administrative costs as we operate exclusively with donations and
volunteers. At holiday time last year we helped over 1,300 children that might not
have had Christmas. They are referred to us by schools, churches, Fire Depts., and
social workers. Santa was there thanks to the generosity of the community and the
excellent press that we receive. Toys and toiletries (we give out over 3,000
toothbrushes) are collected through home and company parties all year round. At
Christmas, we have an “Adopt a Family” Program where you can help a family or
individual child with toys, clothes and/or gift certificates. Last year we helped over
130 families.
Now, more than ever, with the slower economy and raising costs, we need your help.
We have more needier families than ever. Thank you for thinking of us in the past and
hopefully in the future. Please call (310) 540-2494 with any questions.
DONATIONS NEEDED
| CHEER FOR CHILDREN |
Cheer for Children is currently in
need of donations of gift
certificates for JC Penny, Target,
Walmart, etc. so that we may
purchase comforters for children
in the hospital, especially
children who will be there
long-term. This item can go a
long way in comforting a sick
child. Please e-mail us on the
contact page if you are able to
donate these items.
**THESE DONATIONS ARE
REQUESTED FOR NEEDS ALL
YEAR ROUND.
need of donations of gift
certificates for JC Penny, Target,
Walmart, etc. so that we may
purchase comforters for children
in the hospital, especially
children who will be there
long-term. This item can go a
long way in comforting a sick
child. Please e-mail us on the
contact page if you are able to
donate these items.
**THESE DONATIONS ARE
REQUESTED FOR NEEDS ALL
YEAR ROUND.
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| EXTRA WAYS TO HELP |
Catering For A Cause - Fantastic South Bay caterer and long time friend of
Cheer For Children, New York Food Company, is expanding their support
this year by also donating a portion of the proceeds from every holiday
catered meal they sell. To learn more, go to: www.newyorkfood.com.
Here is another easy way you can help our kids. Thank you, New York Food
Company!!!!!!
Cheer For Children, New York Food Company, is expanding their support
this year by also donating a portion of the proceeds from every holiday
catered meal they sell. To learn more, go to: www.newyorkfood.com.
Here is another easy way you can help our kids. Thank you, New York Food
Company!!!!!!
