Pasadena foster care kids need your help

Pasadena Foster Care Children Need Back-to-School Supplies

WHO: The economic situation in this country has left businesses, organizations and families struggling to stay afloat. With the new school year here, Hillsides, a Pasadena children’s charity, are in need of back-to-school supplies for the foster care children being served and cared for.

WHAT: The following are supplies needed for the foster care children and the homes on the charity’s campus:
• Dictionary
• Thesaurus
• Scientific calculator
• Pencils
• Blue and black pens
• Colored pencils
• Back packs
• Glue sticks
• Elmers glue
• Ruler
• Markers
• Crayons
• Kid scissors
• Folders/Report covers
• Homework memo pad
• Spiral notebooks
• Compass
• Protractor
• Red pens
• Loose leaf wide ruled filler paper
• Mechanical pencils
• Bottles of glue
• Quick reference dictionary
• Quick reference thesaurus
• Thick markers
• Erasers
• Pencil sharpeners
• Index cards
• 3 ring Binders
• 3 ring binder dividers
• Reward stickers
• Basic calculators
• Pencil cases/pencil box
• Book Covers
• Novelty Pens
• Combination Lock
• Construction paper
• Tape recorders with headphones
• Any other school supplies that looks inviting to children and teens

WHEN & WHERE: Items can be delivered to: Hillsides 940 Avenue 64, Pasadena, CA 91105

WHY: “As you shop for your own children or go to the store to pick up a thing or two, we hope you'll think about our foster care children this school year and help us give them a fresh start,” said Laura Kelso, Hillsides director of community resources.

HOW: If you would like to donate in-kind items listed above, please contact Laura Kelso, director of community resources, at (323) 254-2274, ext. 251 or e-mail lkelso@hillsides.org

If you would like to designate funds for items listed above, please contact Carrie Espinoza, Hillsides’ assistant director of development, at (323) 254-2274, ext. 254.

To learn more about Hillsides, visit www.Hillsides.org