SERVICE BRINGS CHRISTMAS TO NEEDY.Byline: Sandra Terrell Staff Writer American Recovery Service Inc. is helping to make this holiday season joyful joy·ful adj. Feeling, causing, or indicating joy. See Synonyms at glad1. joy  ful·ly adv. for needy Conejo Valley The Conejo Valley is a region spanning both Southeastern Ventura County and Northwest Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States. It was discovered in 1542 by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and eventually became part of the Rancho El Conejo land grant by residents by matching donor families and organizations with families who need food, clothing and toys. ARSI works with local churches and charities, such as the Lutheran Social Services social services Noun, pl welfare services provided by local authorities or a state agency for people with particular social needs social services npl → servicios mpl sociales , St. Paschal Baylon Saint Paschal Baylon (or Pascal Baylon) (24 May 1540–17 May 1592) was a Spanish friar and is a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. He was born at Torre-Hermosa, in the Kingdom of Aragon, on 24 May, 1540, on the Feast of Pentecost, called in Spain "the Pasch of Catholic Church and the MANNA food bank. ``Last year, the Christmas Adoption Program was an overwhelming success,'' said Audrey Ritter rit·ter n. pl. ritter A knight. [German, from Middle High German riter, from Middle Dutch ridder, from r , ARSI's spokeswoman. ``It provided help to over 70 families. This year, we hope to reach even more.'' In Conejo Valley, there are many in need and there are also many affluent families who are able and enjoy helping others. Often the families in need are contacted directly by their sponsors. The sponsors are provided with the names and ages of the children, then they are able to pick out toys specifically for each child. Usually the food and gifts are delivered in person a few days in advance of the holiday. ARSI is seeking donors who would like to sponsor a family or to donate new toys, clothes or food for CAP volunteers to distribute. Call (805) 379-8500. |
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