ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif., Nov. 20, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: Canyon Acres Children and Family Services and Friends of Canyon Acres (FOCAS) will host a series of events and programs between now and the end of the year to make the holidays a special time for the children they serve. Activities include: Children's Christmas Party: FOCAS will use funds from its recent fashion show to host a Christmas party in the children's honor, with dinner, presents and a visit from Santa. The event will take place December 19th at the Yorba Linda Country Club. Toy Drive: The local community can enjoy playing Santa this year too -- the children created their own Christmas lists for Canyon Acres' annual toy drive. Interested donors can visit http://www.canyonacres.org and download the children's wish lists off the home page or call (714) 385-5273 to obtain a copy. Gift cards are also appreciated. Carols, Cookies and Tree Trimming: Volunteers will also sing carols, bake cookies, and trim the holiday tree with children at the Ranch. WHO: Canyon Acres Children and Family Services is the only facility in Orange County or the surrounding counties serving the most severely abused and emotionally troubled children between the ages of 6-17. Since 1980, Canyon Acres has been providing the highest level of care, therapeutic treatment and most importantly a home, to children throughout Southern California who suffer from a variety of emotional and psychological disorders. Canyon Acres gives children nurturing, treatment, and opportunities that they need to grow up in safe, loving, and stable families. WHEN: Now until December 25, 2007 WHERE: Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at Canyon Acres' Anaheim Hills office: 160 S. Fairmont Blvd. Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 Monetary Donations can be mailed to Canyon Acres' Orange office: 1937 W. Chapman Ave. Ste. 220 Orange, CA 92868 (714) 385 -5270
For additional information about Canyon Acres Children and Family Services, contact Bock Communications at + 1 714-540-1030 or canyonacres@bockpr.com.