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All across America families are feeling the effects of our current economic state. Unfortunately many of those feeling the effects most are young children. That's why SoCal HeARTS has teamed with The High Desert Foster Families Association of North America to throw a holiday party for many of these children in the Los Angeles area. This evening of fun, food and gifts will be a welcome escape from the everyday struggles many of these children are facing. We have already secured transportation to and from the event for the children and are currently in the process of locking down a venue and confirming a catering service for the event. What we need to make this night one the children will remember for years to come is Gift Donations, so we can ensure that each child has gifts to open at the party. Our hope is that each child will unwrap something they really need AND something they really want!
Our Mission
SoCal HeARTs creates a positive, fun, caring, and supportive environment for foster children. Through positive role models and consistent personal connection, we encourage healthy lifestyles and help them identify their own self worth with activities that support their interests and instill new passions and goals for the future.
Recent News
1/2012
Partnering up with Camp TLC to provide a week long summer camp for our kids. Please see our 'Events' page for details
12/2011
Our LA and TX Holiday parties were a HUGE success. Please visit www.tumblr.com/blog/socalhearts for details and be sure to follow us on twitter for real time updates.
11/3/2011
We are gearing up for our annual SoCal Hearts Holiday Party and are now accepting donations here on our website to aid in the purchase of gifts for our underprivileged children. We are also excited to announce that we have expanded and are now spreading holiday cheer to underprivileged children in Texas. We our introducing SoCal Hearts of Texas this holiday season by hosting a party in Grand Prairie, TX on December 17th. Donations for both our Los Angeles and Texas underprivileged children are appreciated! You may note in the comments section of your gift which party you would like to support. You may also purchase specific items off of one of our children's wishlists by contacting us at socalhearts@gmail.com.Thank you so much for visiting our site and please check back soon for more exciting news.
6/1/2011
Even though school is just out SoCal Hearts is already hard at work for next fall. We are currently taking donations of school supplies, backpacks and of course money! We will be distributing the school supplies to the foster children before the next school year. Please donate anything you can and pass the word on to all your friends. Our goal is to give at least 100 backpacks. Deadline for donations is July 25, 2011. Thank you in advance for your heart felt gift.
Items to consider:
Backpacks, pencils, pens, paper, colored pencils, glue, crayons, scissors, folders, spirals, rulers, binders, tissues, or anything you can think of that a student might need.
12/11/2010 - SoCal HeARTS High Desert Foster Kids Bash
The Socal Hearts High Desert Foster Kids party was a huge success. Over 30 children and their foster families joined in on the festivities making this a truly special event. I appreciate everyones support for this event and look forward to many more. Please click the link below to see the pictures of this party:
Click here to see pictures of the SoCal HeARTS High Desert Foster Kids Bash
11/1/2010 - New Website Launch
On 11/1/2010, we launched our new website. We invite you to take a look around and tell your friends to come see us too by using our new Spread the Word website tool.
10/27/2010 - SoCal HeARTs teams with The High Desert Foster Families Association of North Los Angeles
SoCal HeARTs joins forces with the Non-Profit Organization, The High Desert Foster Families Association of North Los Angeles, to plan the 2010 SoCal HeARTs holiday party. Together we will be providing food, fun, and gifts to children who otherwise would not take part in these holiday traditions that so many of us have known our whole lives.
10/15/2010 - SoCal HeARTs is formed
A group of close friends decided to unite around their desire to make a difference in our community. Rallying around the belief that positive charitable experiences will inspire later charitable action, SoCal HeARTs decided to target our cities greatest resource, our children.