As one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States, the Santa Clarita Valley is increasingly challenged to fund the social services required by its rapidly developing society. With public funds scarce for social programs, the Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation (SCCDC) has taken a primary role in meeting the needs of the hungry and homeless in this community.

The principal activity of the SCCDC is the operation of its Santa Clarita Emergency Winter Shelter (EWS). The EWS assists people with the help they need to improve their individual or family circumstances.

Open from approximately Dec.1 through March 15 each year, the EWS provides shelter, food, clothing, medical and mental services as well as other assistance and referrals to its clients.

Additionally, because minors are not permitted to stay at the EWS, qualifying local families with children receive shelter in a local motel through the SCCDC's voucher program.

The assistance that the EWS provides, is a direct result of its many supporters and volunteers. In order to continue helping our hungry and homeless neighbors, we encourage you to become a volunteer for the EWS or to make a donation today.

This weeks 5 HOT ITEMS:
Styrofoam bowls & plates (paper dissolves when food is put on /in it)
Utensils; Knives, forks, spoons & napkins
8oz. paper cups & 8 oz. styrofoam cups (for hot/cold beverages)
Coffee creamer & sugar
1 or 2.5 gallon jugs of water

OFFICE SUPPLIES
Sharpees (Black or red)
Highlighters (yellow)
Ink pens ( black)
Batteries (AAA and D)?

HYGIENE SUPPLIES
Shampoo
Bar soap
Razors & shaving cream
Disinfectant (Lysol/ 409/ Clorox wipes)
Towels (for bathing)
Socks (Mens and women)
Deoderant (Men and women)
Feminine hygiene items

KITCHEN SUPPLIES
Paper towels
Napkins
Plates/ Bowls/ Cups
Cereal, Oatmeal, Breakfast bars or fruit
Utensils (Forks, spoons, knives)
Food handling gloves
Foil/ Plastic wrap
Hand sanitizer (by the gallon)
Large trash bags (35-50 gallon)?

FURNITURE
Cots (call for more info)?

FIRST AID (or any of their generic equivalents)

Tylenol
Advil
Pepto Bismol
Cold medicine

If you are able to fulfill any of these needs or if you have any question, please contact us at: 661-312-5845

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WE WOULD LIKE TO SINCERELY THANK
THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS TREMENDOUS SUPPORT OF THE SHELTER.