COLLECTING THAT HOLIDAY JINGLE.Byline: Jennifer Hamm Staff Writer During this season of giving, dozens of local groups are collecting everything from toys to food to eyeglasses eyeglasses or spectacles, instrument or device for aiding and correcting defective sight. Eyeglasses usually consist of a pair of lenses mounted in a frame to hold them in position before the eyes. . ``When it comes to Christmas, there is never any spare money. That's where the need doubles,'' said Patty Reardon, executive director of the Burbank Temporary Aid Center. The center gives food and clothing to about 1,200 clients each month. During November and December, that number jumps to 2,400, Reardon said. This month, the nonprofit group will collect more than 10,000 canned goods and turkeys from more than 20 service clubs and businesses throughout the city. At the Media City Center, used glasses and sunglasses sunglasses A tinted pair of glasses used to ↓ light arriving at the eye, which are labeled according to the amount of UV light blocked; nonprescription glasses are classified according to use and amount of UV radiation blocked Sunglasses are being collected to support the Lions Club ``Do You See What I See?'' campaign. The international service club distributes 4 million pairs throughout the world annually. This year, they joined Center Trust Inc., which owns the Burbank mall, in the collection effort. Glasses will be collected at 28 of the company's shopping centers throughout the western United States Noun 1. western United States - the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River West Santa Fe Trail - a trail that extends from Missouri to New Mexico; an important route for settlers moving west in the 19th century . ``It fills an overwhelming need, especially in developing countries around the world,'' said Bob Cywinski, a Lions Club program development manager. The club will find someone who needs them, he said, ``and their whole life will be changed.'' At Glendale Community College Glendale Community College can refer to one of two colleges in the United States.
The college police are also collecting unwrapped toys and canned food canned food food sterilized by heat in a closed, durable container such as tin and aluminum cans, flexible aluminum foil and thermoplastic containers including squeeze tubes. Technically, the processes used are highly efficient and used universally. that will go to local needy families. Police have done this for four years, and last year brought dinner and toys to 10 families. CAPTION(S): box Box: How to give |
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