{"id":84843,"date":"2019-01-22T13:03:29","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T21:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theavtimes.com\/?p=84843"},"modified":"2019-01-22T14:52:17","modified_gmt":"2019-01-22T22:52:17","slug":"season-of-service-continues-thursday-with-homeless-count","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2019\/01\/22\/season-of-service-continues-thursday-with-homeless-count\/","title":{"rendered":"“Season of Service” continues Thursday with Homeless Count"},"content":{"rendered":"

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[File]<\/figcaption><\/figure>PALMDALE \u2013 The city of Palmdale will host a \u201cSeason of Service\u201d<\/em> event this Thursday, Jan. 24, by partnering with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for an Antelope Valley Homeless Count.<\/p>\n

There will be two deployment centers available in Palmdale for volunteers to choose from:<\/p>\n

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  1. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints, located at 2120 East Avenue R.<\/li>\n
  2. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints, located at 39546 23rd Street West.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Advance registration is available at www.theycountwillyou.org<\/a>. The deployment centers will open at 5:30 a.m., and volunteers will be deployed between 6 and 7 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24. Volunteers typically complete their assignments between 9 and 10 a.m. Youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.<\/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

    The remaining 2019 Season of Service events include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Community Cleanup: Avenue Q and 42nd East (North and South of Avenue Q)
    \nSaturday, Feb. 2
    \n<\/strong>Time: 8 \u2013 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins.
    \nParticipants are encouraged to bring work gloves and rakes.
    \nCommunity Cleanup: Barrel Spring Path- Saturday, March 2
    \nTime: 8 \u2013 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins.
    \nParticipants are encouraged to bring work gloves and rakes.
    \nPartners: Palmdale Water District<\/p>\n

    Community Volunteer Resource Fair
    \nSaturday, March 9
    \n<\/strong>Location & Time: TBA
    \nLocal agencies will be on hand to provide information about volunteering, donating and engaging opportunities.
    \nPartners: AV Mall and AV Volunteer Coordinators Group<\/p>\n

    SAVES Spring Cleaning
    \nSaturday, March 30
    \n<\/strong>1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Time: 8 \u2013 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins.<\/p>\n

    Community Cleanup: Courson Park\/Neighborhood
    \nSaturday, April 6
    \n<\/strong>Time: 8 \u2013 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins.
    \nParticipants are encouraged to bring work gloves and rakes.<\/p>\n

    Community Cleanup \u2013 Old Harold Road
    \nSaturday, May 4
    \n<\/strong>Time: 8 \u2013 8:30 am registration; 8:30 am project begins.
    \nParticipants are encouraged to bring work gloves and rakes.<\/p>\n

    Stamp Out Hunger \u2013 Part 1
    \nSaturday, May 11
    \n<\/strong>Community Partner: United States Postal Service
    \nLocation: SAVES, 1002 East Avenue Q-12, Palmdale
    \nTime: Varied. Complete list available at www.cityofpalmdale.org\/servicedays
    \nPartner with local letter carriers for the 25th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Food assists local families in need.
    \nCommunity Partner: United States Postal Service<\/p>\n

    Stamp Out Hunger\u2014Part 2
    \nSaturday, May 18
    \n<\/strong>Community Partner: United States Postal Service
    \nLocation: SAVES, 1002 East Avenue Q-12, Palmdale
    \nTime: Registration from 8 to 8:30 am.
    \nHelp SAVES process donations from the Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive for community distribution.<\/p>\n

    \u201cYou can make a difference in your community by participating in the city\u2019s 6th annual Season of Service,\u201d stated Community Programs Coordinator Trish Jones. \u201cOur theme this year is Serve, Learn, Give, and between now and May there are many opportunities to volunteer your time, learn about the community and give back in areas that are meaningful to you.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Palmdale residents last year donated more than 35,000 hours of service towards making Palmdale an even better place to live.<\/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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

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