The nonprofit organization Autism in Long Beach will host a holiday program and party for autistic children and their siblings on Thursday, Dec. 22 and is seeking donations and sponsors. There are several ways to donate:
• Become an “Angel” and adopt a child during the holidays by emailing autisminlongbeach@yahoo.com to receive available wishlists. All wishlist items are tax-deductible.
• Donations may also be made at autisminlongbeach.org. Donors are asked to designate the gift as “Angel Program.” Donations on the website will go towards the holiday party for wishlists, decorations, party preparation and gift cards for families in need. All donations are tax-deductible; the organization’s tax ID number is on its website’s front page, under the donation button.
Autism in Long Beach also has several toy-donation drop-off locations:
Hot Java Community Coffeehouse
2101 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803-5704
Sweat Shop Gym & MMA
3671 Industry Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90712
Hudavi Wellness Spa
5550 E. 7th St.
Long Beach, CA 90804
“Angels” will have the opportunity to meet families at the party on Dec. 22, which will take place from 6pm to 8:30pm at at Las Brisas Community Housing, 2399 California Ave. in Signal Hill.
