{"id":80079,"date":"2018-01-19T08:48:03","date_gmt":"2018-01-19T16:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theavtimes.com\/?p=80079"},"modified":"2018-02-20T14:58:26","modified_gmt":"2018-02-20T22:58:26","slug":"palmdales-season-of-service-continues-with-homeless-count","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2018\/01\/19\/palmdales-season-of-service-continues-with-homeless-count\/","title":{"rendered":"Palmdale’s “Season of Service” continues with homeless count"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Homeless encampment behind a shopping center on 20th Street West in Lancaster. [file]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

PALMDALE \u2013 The city of Palmdale will host a \u201cSeason of Service\u201d<\/em> event by partnering with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for an Antelope Valley Homeless Count on Thursday, Jan. 25.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis annual event helps to document homeless in our community and provides valuable information for funding and program development,\u201d stated Community Programs Supervisor Trish Jones.<\/p>\n

There will be two deployment centers available in Palmdale for volunteers to choose from: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints,\u00a02120 E.\u00a0 Ave. R,\u00a0and\u00a0Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints,39546 23rd St. West.<\/p>\n

Registration in advance is available at\u00a0www.theycountwillyou.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The deployment centers will open at 5:30 a.m. and volunteers will be deployed between 6 and 7 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25. Volunteers typically complete their assignments between 9 and 10 a.m. \u00a0\u00a0Youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.<\/p>\n

There will be a training session available for volunteers\u00a0from 9 to 10 a.m. this Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Chimbole Cultural Center, located at 38350 Sierra Highway in Palmdale.<\/p>\n

For more information on the Antelope Valley Homeless Count or to register as a volunteer, visit\u00a0www.theycountwillyou.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The remaining 2018 Season of Service<\/em> events include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Saturday, Feb. 24, Spring Cleaning: Airpark Edition<\/strong>
\nCommunity Partner: Palmdale Adopt-A-Plane Groups
\nTime & location: 8-8:30 a.m. registration at Joe Davies Heritage Airpark, 2001 East Ave. P, Palmdale
\nDetails: Join dedicated Adopt-a-Plane groups in preparing the Airpark for another great season of visitors from around the world.<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 14, Community Volunteer Resource Fair
\n<\/strong>Time & location: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Antelope Valley Mall, 1233 Rancho Vista Blvd., Palmdale
\nDetails: Local agencies will be on hand to provide information about volunteering, donating and engaging opportunities.<\/p>\n

Saturday, May 12, Stamp Out Hunger
\n<\/strong>Community Partner: United States Postal Service
\nTime & location: Varied times at SAVES, 1002 East Avenue Q-12, Palmdale
\nDetails: Partner with local letter carriers for the 24th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The food assists local families in need.<\/p>\n

Saturday, May 19, Stamp Out Hunger Part II<\/strong>
\nCommunity Partner: United States Postal Service
\nTime & location: 8-8:30 a.m. registration at SAVES, 1002 East Avenue Q-12, Palmdale
\nDetails: Help SAVES process donations from the Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive for community distribution.<\/p>\n

All volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must complete a Release of Liability form, available at\u00a0www.cityofpalmdale.org<\/a>\u00a0or at event registration.<\/p>\n

Last year, Palmdale residents donated more than 35,000 hours of service towards making Palmdale a better place to live. Residents also may develop their own service projects.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have an idea for a project or you want to participate in something but you\u2019re not quite sure what, give us a call at 661-267-5473 and we can help you identify areas of interest,\u201d Jones added. \u201cOr visit us online at www.cityofpalmdale.org\/Engaged<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]<\/em><\/h6>\n

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