My office is excited to be partnering with My Stuff Bags Foundation and Assistance League of Los Angeles for a Holiday Toy Drive that will help local families and benefit kids in need this holiday season. Please join us to discuss legislative highlights and district priorities over the recent years, and we encourage you to bring a new, unwrapped toy for any gender or age group that will be donated in the coming weeks. There will also be live performances from Elemental Choir and Fairfax High School Chamber Strings!

Wednesday, December 18

5 – 6:30 p.m.

The Original Farmers Market

6333 W. 3^rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036

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Parking and Logistics

The event will take place outside in front of the iconic clock tower. Paid parking will be available at the event location or nearby at The Grove Shopping Center.

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About Partner Organizations

The My Stuff Bags Foundation is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit that delivers hope and comfort to children rescued from abuse and homelessness who often arrive to foster care or crisis shelters with nothing of their own. My Stuff Bags Foundation fills this gap by providing these children with blue duffels filled with new essentials like toiletries, toys, books, and blankets. They have eight categories of gender-specific Bags, ranging from infant to adolescent. 

Through the support of individuals, granters, corporations, and thousands of volunteers, they are able to supply 20,000 Bags every year to vulnerable children across the country. They are always in need of toys to include in the Bags, as they provide comfort, distraction, and a sense of normalcy for children who have experienced trauma and upheaval. These toys help brighten their days, support emotional healing, and offer a small sense of ownership and stability during a difficult time.

The Assistance League of Los Angeles is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of underserved, homeless, and foster care youth. Serving over 21,000 children annually, the League addresses critical needs through a variety of impactful programs that provide essential resources, services, and opportunities designed to break down barriers and create brighter futures.

Assistance League of Los Angeles’ key programs: Operation School Bell equips thousands of students each year with new clothing, backpacks, shoes, and supplies, ensuring they feel confident, motivating them to stay in school, and prepared for academic success. The Foster Children’s Resource Center offers foster youth clothing, hygiene items, and comfort essentials, helping to ease the challenges they face in transitional living situations. Through Theater for Children, the League introduces young audiences to performing arts education, igniting creativity and self-expression while fostering a love for storytelling.

The League supports educational advancement through the College Scholarship Program, offering financial aid to homeless youth pursuing higher education. This program aims to remove financial barriers, empowering students to focus on their studies and achieve their academic and career goals. For children experiencing homelessness, programs like Preschool Learning Center ensure they receive access to early education and developmental support in a nurturing environment.

By addressing immediate needs and championing long-term empowerment, the Assistance League of Los Angeles is transforming lives and giving children the tools they need to succeed. Its programs are rooted in compassion, helping to build stronger communities one child at a time.