Holiday Toy Drive and Policy Update
We are excited to be partnering with Connections for Children and Safe Place for Youth for our annual Holiday Toy Drive and Policy Update. Come enjoy live music, holiday festivities, and conversations about the top district issues going into the new year!
A donation is not required to attend this event. However, if you are able, please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy for any gender or age group that will be donated in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions about this event, please email samantha.gallegos@sen.ca.gov.
Wednesday, December 10
5 - 7 p.m.
Santa Monica Place
395 Santa Monica Pl., Santa Monica, CA 90401
In the center plaza
Available Parking and Logistics
The event will take place outside. Free parking is available for the first 90 minutes at the following parking structures:
Parking Structure 7: 350 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Parking Structure 8: 1571 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90401
About Partner Organizations
Connections for Children (CFC) is a non-profit Child Care Resource and Referral agency serving child care providers, educators, and parents in the West Los Angeles and South Bay communities. For 50 years, CFC has been a key community resource, empowering families and child care providers to ensure every child has access to quality early care and education. CFC helps over 3,500 families each year to find quality child care regardless of income. Through child care referrals, financial assistance, family engagement, and workforce development programs, CFC strengthens the link between families, providers, and the broader community, promoting the well-being and optimal development of young children. Committed to equity and excellence, CFC is a steadfast advocate for the nurturing and educational needs of all children, continually evolving to meet the changing demands of the community.
Safe Place for Youth envisions a socially just and equitable world where all young people are empowered to thrive in self-directed lives and have a safe place to call home. Our mission is to prevent and end youth homelessness through supportive services, sustainable housing opportunities, community collaboration, and advocacy.
