Winter clothing sought for homeless

DOWNEY – A local nonprofit group is collecting donations as it works to deliver winter gear to the homeless population. Every fourth Sunday of the month, L.A. on Cloud 9 volunteers provide a hot meal at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, where donated clothing, shoes, toys, and pet food/flea medication are distributed to more than 350 homeless and needy people and their pets.

On a weekly basis, L.A. on Cloud 9’s adult and youth volunteer group (Teen Challenge), visit different areas throughout Los Angeles, distributing food, clothing, pet food/supplies and hygienic products to the homeless.

The group is currently in need of winter clothing, including jackets, gloves, beanies, blankets and socks.

To make a donation, contact Grissel Chavez at (562) 544-0794 or grissel@laoncloud9.org.

There is also information at laoncloud9.org and Facebook.com/laonc9 on how to volunteer.

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Published: Jan. 8, 2015 - Volume 13 - Issue 39