LANCASTER –The Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) Stuff-A-Bus holiday toy drive to benefit local children in need is looking for donations of new unwrapped toys and clothing items.
AVTA’s goal is to collect enough donations to “stuff” a 40-foot bus full of gifts this holiday season!
The AVTA Stuff-A-Bus will roll down Lancaster Boulevard Saturday, Dec. 6, as part of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Christmas/Holiday Parade.
Immediately following the parade, the Stuff-A-Bus will be parked in front of the Antelope Valley Mall, from 12 to 5 p.m., to collect donations from the community. KMIX and the Quake will broadcast live from the event, and AVTA will have free balloons for all.
The next collection event will take place Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Walmart in West Lancaster on Valley Central Way. The Stuff-A-Bus will be there from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will again have live radio broadcasts and free balloons.
“The AVTA Stuff-A-Bus has become a holiday tradition with more than 20 years of history. We are very proud of this annual effort,” stated Executive Director Julie Austin. “The toy drive has become our signature fundraiser, with more donations of toys and clothing each year, and more opportunities to help a child in need.”
Stuff-A-Bus will also make an appearance on Palmdale’s “Miracle Mile” (47th Street East) as part of the Palmdale Chamber of Commerce “Grinchmas” Holiday Parade, Saturday, Dec. 13. That evening, the Stuff-A-Bus will be at the “Magical BLVD Christmas” on Lancaster Blvd. from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This will be the final collection event of the season before toys are passed out to five local charities.
All items donated will benefit children of Grace Resource Center, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services of Palmdale, Children’s Center of the Antelope Valley, Children’s Bureau, and the Child and Family Guidance Center.
[Information via press release from the Antelope Valley Transit Authority.]
romerra williams says
I am a single mother of 3 I also take care of my niece and my mother who is bed bound Ilive on a fived income and have no money for the holiday I try to do odd jobs but with moma being in need of 24 hr.care its impossible just to leave the house I’m not askn for much but if possible a little help would make our holiday special and to see moma and the king Ds smile will make my day thank in advance
romerra williams says
I am a single mother of 3 I also take care of my niece and my mother who is bed bound Ilive on a fixed income and have no money for the holiday I try to do odd jobs but with moma being in need of 24 hr.care its impossible just to leave the house I’m not askn for much but if possible a little help would make our holiday special and to see moma and the kids smile will make my day thank u in advance
Terry says
Hi! If you live in Palmdale you can go to SAVES and if you are in Lancaster you can go to Grace Resources. The numbers are in the phone book or check with the cities. There are also various other groups who can help you out. Just ask around. I wish you and your family a very BLESSED Holiday!!!!