Help Local Anchor Bring Joy to Over 100 Local Families This Holiday Season
The holiday season is here, and we are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Project: Holiday Helpers campaign! Our goal is to support over 100 local families in need across the South Bay, and we are partnering with key community organizations to make it happen.
This year, we are proud to collaborate with the Torrance Unified School District – Building Bridges Program for Homeless & Foster Care, the Redondo Beach Police Department Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Program, the Los Angeles Unified School District (South Bay area schools), and the Richstone Family Center to ensure these gifts reach those who need them most.
This program is powered in part by our amazing community partners: South Bay Credit Union, Manhattan Village, Keller Williams- Pacific Estates, and allcove at Beach Cities Health District.
Sponsor a Family
Help make the holidays brighter for a family in need by becoming a sponsor. When you sponsor a family, you provide gifts and essential items like toys, clothing, hygiene products, and more to make their holiday season special. We’ll anonymously match you with a family identified by local schools and nonprofit organizations, and you’ll have the opportunity to shop specifically for them.
How to get involved:
- Sign up to sponsor a family
- Receive a family’s wishlist
- Shop for their holiday gifts and essentials
- Drop off the gifts by the required deadline
Buy a Toy or New Socks
You can support our efforts by purchasing new toys or socks from our Amazon Wish List, or you can drop off new items at one of our partner locations, including all South Bay Credit Union Locations, Manhattan Village, and allcove at Beach Cities Health District. We’re accepting new, unwrapped toys and socks that will go directly to local families in need.
How to get involved:
- Shop our Amazon Wish List
- Drop off toys and socks at our partner locations or local designation holiday events
Team Volunteer Activity: Make Holiday Kits
Looking for a great group activity? Gather your friends, family, or team and help us assemble Holiday Kits! Choose a type of kit—like Toiletry Kits, Pantry Kits, Warmth Kits, or Kitchen Essentials Kits—and shop for the items needed. After assembling the kits, deliver them to allcove at Beach Cities Health District.
How to get involved:
- Select your kit type and quantity
- Shop for the items
- Assemble the kits
- Drop off the kits to allcove at Beach Cities Health District by Friday, November 22, 2024. Fourth floor, 514 N Prospect Ave Suite 400, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Volunteer to Gift Wrap
Join us for a festive volunteer opportunity by helping wrap gifts for the families. Our gift-wrapping events will take place at allcove at Beach Cities Health District. This is a great way to lend a hand and get into the holiday spirit!
How to get involved:
- Sign up to volunteer at one of our gift-wrapping events (Exact days/times to be announced soon)
- Wrap gifts that will be distributed to families
Make a Donation
Your financial support can go a long way in helping families in need. You can make a monetary donation directly to support the campaign, or you can contribute an in-kind donation of goods or services. All donations are tax-deductible and will directly benefit families in our community.
How to get involved:
- Make a monetary donation
- Donate goods or services – email info@localanchor.com
- Your donation will help provide gifts and essentials to local families
Together, we can make a huge difference in the lives of families this holiday season. Whether you choose to sponsor a family, donate, or volunteer, your support is invaluable.
Get started today and help spread the joy!
Organizations we are supporting
Torrance Unified School District – Building Bridges Program for Homeless & Foster Care
In the Torrance Unified School District, there are over 200 students identified as Mckinney Vento Homeless and just under 120 students in Foster care. These families often have to make very difficult decisions around the holidays since their focus remains on basic needs for their family.
Redondo Beach Police Department Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Program
Since 1996, the Redondo Beach Police Department Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Program has provided 24/7 support to thousands of victims, helping them through the healing process and offering ongoing services beyond police response.
If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the program for support. In emergencies, dial 911. For more information, call 310-379-2477.
Richstone Family Centers
Since 1974, the Richstone Family Center has been dedicated to treating and preventing child abuse and trauma; strengthening and educating families; and preventing violence in families, schools, and communities.
Los Angeles Unified School District – South Bay Cities
The Los Angeles Unified School District – South Bay Cities serves students across the South Bay area, offering a wide range of educational programs and support services to ensure the success and well-being of all students. With a focus on academic excellence and community engagement, LAUSD South Bay Schools work to create safe and inclusive environments where every student can thrive.
Locations accepting gifts
Deadline to drop off gifts is Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024. Drop off toys and socks at our partner locations or these designation holiday events:
South Bay Credit Union Locations – Redondo Beach + Lomita
PCH Branch: 312 N. Pacific Coast Highway Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Artesia Branch: 2023 Artesia Blvd. Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Lomita Branch: 24520 Narbonne Avenue Lomita, CA 90717
Lobby Hours
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9a.m. – 5p.m.
Wednesday: 10a.m. – 5p.m.
Manhattan Village
3200 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
allcove at Beach Cities Health District
Fourth floor, 514 N Prospect Ave Suite 400, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Thank you for supporting of Holiday Helpers Campaign
- Manhattan Village
- South Bay Credit Union
- Keller Williams – Pacific Estates
- allcove at Beach Cities Health District
- Ardmore & Co.
More to announce soon! Want to add your name/company to our list? Sign up today!
FAQ’s – Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sponsor a family?
After you register to sponsor your family, we provide a detailed wish list and family profile for each of our families. Sponsors then shop for their family and purchase the items on their wish list. Items must be delivered to allcove at Beach Cities Health District, listed above, unwrapped and labeled with the family number. If you are interested in wrapping the gifts, please sign up here and we will include you on the distribution emails about further volunteer opportunities.
How much should I spend?
We’ve provided a handy tool to help you determine how much to spend on your adopted family or individual. Please note, these are only suggestions.
Suggested Amount
Individual $70 – $100
Family of 2 $100 – $150
Family of 3 $150 – $200
Family of 4 $200 – $275
Family of 5 $250 – $350
Family of 6 $350 – $450
What Gifts Should I Give my sponsored family?
In your Sponsored Family Assigned email, we have included detailed wish lists provided by the families. We ask that each sponsor do their best to provide the requested gifts, as well as a grocery store gift card to allow the families to purchase and prepare a holiday meal. Of course, if you would like to go above and beyond the requested items, that is perfectly fine!
What happens if I realize I am unable to participate after being matched?
We suggest that you reach out to your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors to see if they would like to help you in fulfilling the family’s Wishlist. Sharing the opportunity to bring joy and relief to a family in need is an honor and a gift in it of itself.
If you’re still not able to participate, we would need to know this as soon as possible. News of being adopted for the holiday brings tremendous relief from many stresses experienced by families, and efforts to locate another donor would be very important. Please contact Local Anchor at info@localanchor.com, as soon as you realize you will not be able to participate.
Shopping List
You can purchase any of the suggested items below and deliver them to one of the locations listed above! We are looking for the following gift items:
– Winter clothing for children and adults; Jackets and Sweatshirts, Pants and Shirts, Rain Gear
– Shoes and Socks, Pajamas
– Toys that spark imagination, Transportation toys, Art Kits, Legos and other building toys, Wooden Puzzles, Action/Character Figurines, Dolls, Dinosaurs, Superheroes, Sonic, Pokemon, Roblox, Minecraft, Paw Patrols, etc.
– Car seats and boosters (must be new)
– Pretend Play Dress up Clothes, Babies and Toddlers Toys, Sports Balls, Family Board Games
– Technology, Bluetooth Speakers, Earphones and headphones, Handheld video game console with games, Tablets/iPads, Teen Makeup, hair supplies, skateboards + protective gear
Do we accept Gift Cards?
Yes, we will accept gift cards, please deliver them to allcove at Beach Cities Health District only. Gift cards for Grocery Stores, Target, Gas, and similar will be very helpful
How do I get in touch with Local Anchor?
Please email us at info at localanchor.com
