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Holiday Wish List 2008

Thank you for thinking of the women and children of Haven Hills this holiday season. An appointment is required to drop off your gifts.  Please call Refugio Sanchez, Facilities Manager at 818-887-7481 x17 to schedule a drop off time. 

During the holidays we only accept NEW, unwrapped gifts and clothing for moms and children ranging from infant to 17 years old. We also need wrapping paper, scotch tape and batteries.

Moms:

Bath sets, manicure kits, hair accessories, robes and slippers, small kitchen appliances, clothing store gift certificates, phone cards, new make-up and jewelry sets, gift cards, small tote bags, carry on luggage, new perfumes, scarf, gloves, hat sets, and journal/day planner.

*PLEASE>>>Non-violent items only! No guns, knives, fighting battle toys or any items depicting violence.*

•• We especially need items for teenagers – both boys and girls ages 13-17 ••

Small Children:

TOYS AND GAMES: dolls (NO BRATS DOLLS), playdough sets, art sets, puzzles, language learning toys, Vehicles (cars,planes,trains), building toys, blocks and legos, backpacks, tricycles, new stuffed animals, board games (i.e. Hungry Hippos, Uno), play cash register set, gift cards.

*** Teens: ***

Gift cards (Master Card, Visa, movies, music, clothing), jackets, beanies, skateboards, CD players, art sets, sports equipment: sport balls (basketball, footballs, soccer), hand- held electronic games, purses, make-up, computer non-violent games, (Batteries AA, C, and AAA, 9v).

Gift Certificates: i.e. Blockbuster, Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, McDonald’s, bookstores, clothing stores, grocery stores, and restaurants; also services such as massage, hair cuts, or manicures.

** If you have any questions or to set up appointment please contact Refugio Sanchez in Donations at 818-887-7481 ext. 17.  (Please note: office hours are M-F 8:30am - 4pm)  Click here to view a more detailed holiday wish list

Maria's Story

I have lived many pains, many hurts, many cries, many laughter’s, much hunger, much need, so cold, so much pain, physical pain, mental pain, all types of abuse, physical abuse, any abuse.  I was there and back again, I fell not once but several times.  Being a victim of domestic violence, led to live a life of lies, led me to alcohol, led me to drugs and led me to the streets.  I cried, I bled, I was hurt, and I was in so much agonizing pain.  No one other than those that have live a life much similar to mine, will never understand the why’s and how come’s.  So my answer as of date is you will never understand why and how come, because I don’t either.  You get sucked into life of abuse and before you know it, you are in too deep and think, “how did this happen, what did I do, how stupid could I have been.”  You start to believe what your abuser says about you.  Dum, stupid, slut, worthless, nobody, etc…. the list never ends….  So now depression hits.  Fear grows.