8TH ANNUAL BACKPACK FRIDAY
Ways to Donate
Paypal: donate@ablessingtoothers.org
Venmo: Highly Favored
Zelle: 909-815-5241
Mail: 2851 W. 120th St.
Suite E#396
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Make checks payable to Highly Favored: A Blessing to Others
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The average cost of each backpack is $15 – includes a blanket, 10 masks, hand sanitizer, hand soap, lotion, deodorant, bar soap, band aids, anti – itch cream, baby wipes, socks, scarf, warm hat, snacks and water, etc.
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7TH ANNUAL BACKPACK FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26,2021
MEMORIAL DAY 2022 BBQ FOR HOMELESS VETERANS AT U.S. VETS INGLEWOOD
We’ve partnered with U.S.VETS- Inglewood, who provides rapid re-housing and homeless prevention services to over 1,000 homeless or at-risk veterans and their families. The nonprofits comprehensive approach focuses on housing, counseling, career, and supportive services to help veterans rebuild and thrive.
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On May 28, 2022 we had an amazing day to Celebrate Memorial Day Honoring our Veterans. Thank you to everyone that donated which allowed us to co-sponsor and volunteer for the 29th annual Veterans Memorial Day BBQ for homeless veterans at US Vets in Inglewood. It was a huge success. We are grateful for UNAC/UHCP brothers and sisters continued support. We performed blood pressure checks and education on healthy eating as well as mindful meditation. We were able to provide over 200 hygiene kits, beach sandals, t shirts, raffle prizes, gift cards and more. The men and women who served our country were very grateful. Thank you all for Being A Blessing to Others!
MOTHER’S DAY 2022
GIVING EVENT
FOR MOTHERS AT THE
GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER
2022 ALEXIS G. PHILIUS SCHOLARSHIP
Christmas Toy and Jacket Drive 2021
Thank you to our supporters and volunteers for donating to Highly Favored: A Blessing to Others Christmas Toy and Jacket Drive for the homeless children living and the Good Shepherd Center. We appreciate everyone’s continued support. We were able to provide specific Wishlist items and new jackets for boys and girls ages 0-18. Thank you for being a Blessing to Others!
7TH ANNUAL BACKPACK FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26,2021
Thank you to all the donors and volunteers that made our 7th Annual Backpack Friday a huge success! We were able to deliver hundreds of hygiene filled backpacks to our unhoused neighbors living on the streets of downtown Los Angeles skid row area. We provided a hot Thanksgiving meal from Marie Callenders and to go lunches donated by the Prayer Warriors. Individuals were able to receive prayer, bibles, and clothing if requested. Volunteers including nurses, pharmacists, students, and other professionals along with family and friends participated during our annual event. COVID-19 Vaccines also given to those who wanted. We provided informative resources cards with information to stop spread of Covid-19 and locate shelter, housing, and mental health providers. Thousands of masks and hand sanitizer distributed. Thank you all for Being A Blessing to Others!
PACKING PARTY for
7th Annual Backpack Friday
