Backpacks, school supplies and gift cards can be dropped off at locations in Ladera Ranch, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, and Huntington Beach
LADERA RANCH, Calif., July 31, 2012 – For the third year in a row, Laura’s House, a non-profit organization whose mission is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence, while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse, is asking for the community’s help in supporting a Back-to-School Drive, collecting backpacks, school supplies and gift cards for residents of its shelter and their children.
“The ‘back-to-school’ season can be a very stressful time for families affected by domestic violence, especially when it comes to purchasing school supplies and other essentials,” said Margaret Bayston, CEO and Executive Director, Laura’s House. “Because a child’s self esteem heading into the school year is largely dependent on their ability to return to school with new school supplies, backpacks and other items, Laura’s House is again asking for the community’s help in providing the children and families we serve with a fresh start for the coming academic year.”
The “Back-to-School” drive will take place August 1 through August 31, 2012. Laura’s House is accepting gift cards and other back- to-school essentials, for specific wish list items please visit our website, www.laurashouse.org. Donations can be dropped off at the following locations:
Ladera Ranch
Toy Town 25632 Crown Valley Parkway, #B5 Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and, Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lake Forest
Laura’s House Resale Store 23635 El Toro Rd., Ste. F Lake Forest, CA 92630
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm; Saturday, 10am to 2pm
Pump-it-Up 26242 Dimension Drive, #100 Lake Forest, CA 92630
Hours: Monday, 10am to 6pm; Tuesday, 10am to 8pm; Wednesday and Thursday, 10am to 6:30pm; Friday through Sunday, 10am to 7pm.
Mission Viejo
YogaWorks 27001 La Paz Road #206 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 9am to 6pm
Rancho Santa Margarita
OC Martial Arts 29818 Santa Margarita Parkway Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 5pm to 9pm; Saturday, 9am to 1pm
Huntington Beach
DCW & Associates Investigations 7400 Center Avenue, Suite 209 Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8am to 4pm (Please call in advance)
“In addition to school supplies, we are also requesting gift cards to Target, Staples, Office Depot, CVS, Walgreens and other local merchants, which help our clients retain their dignity by allowing them to choose and purchase the items that their children will need most as they return to school this Fall,” continued Bayston.
More information on the back-to-school drive can be found at www.laurashouse.org/events or by calling (949) 361-3775.
About the Laura’s House Resale Store Since 1995, Laura’s House has maintained a thrift store to support the funding of our programs and services. In 2009, the store moved from San Clemente to Lake Forest and opened a larger, more centrally located upscale, resale boutique. The Laura’s House Resale Store is open on Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and, Sunday from Noon to 5:00 p.m.
The Laura’s House Resale Store accepts donations including gently used designer, formal, business and casual clothing and shoes for women, children and men, jewelry, paintings, collectibles and books. Donors should be aware that Laura’s House cannot accept items that are torn or stained, large furniture and appliances, mattresses, box springs and undergarments, and that city law prohibits leaving items at the rear or front of the store outside of normal business hours. All donations are tax deductible and a receipt will be provided upon drop-off. Donation drop-off hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Laura’s House Resale Store can be reached by phone at 949-472-8800.
About Laura’s House Over the past eighteen years, Laura’s House has provided residential shelter and support services to nearly 3,500 families, and counseling, life skills education and legal assistance to over 40,000 individuals. The mission of Laura’s House is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and the behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse.
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Robinson & Robinson, LLP to Host Summer Luau to Benefit Laura’s House
Posted on July 27, 2012
Laura’s House is pleased to be a beneficiary of the 5th Annual R & R Summer Celebration networking event, scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 9 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Café Brasserie in Irvine.
During the event, members of the local business community are invited join in a fun evening that will include a sampling of delicious menu items and beverages from the cafe, as well as a chance to win fabulous raffle prizes, including an iPad2!
Café Brasserie is located at 2301 Dupont Drive in Irvine. Guests are asked to RSVP in advance at http://rrsummer.eventbrite.com. For more information, please contact Barbie Dawson at (949) 752-7007 or via e-mail at bdawson@rrlawyers.com.
The event is come and go as you please, and don’t forget to bring your business cards! All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Laura’s House to fund the programs and services we provide to families that are impacted by domestic violence.
About Laura’s House Over the past eighteen years, Laura’s House has provided residential shelter and support services to nearly 3,500 families, and counseling, life skills education and legal assistance to over 40,000 individuals. The mission of Laura’s House is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and the behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse.
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Shop & Dine Lake Forest Week 2012
Posted on July 6, 2012
Visit Laura’s House Resale Store for Special Shop & Dine Promotion.
LH Resale Store will be offering 20% off a purchase of $20.00 or more (One time use coupon). Shop & Dine Lake Forest Week 2011 celebration events attracted over 1,000 residents and visitors - ready to shop and dine! Don't miss out on your opportunity to participate.
Shop & Dine Lake Forest Week 2012 will run from August 12 – August 19. Participation is FREE for all Lake Forest businesses. Register today and customize your special offer(s). Only one coupon per business name and address will be allowed (franchises with multiple locations will be able to submit a coupon for each location). Last year's offers included deals like 2 for 1, 50% off, and buy one get one free. All offers will be featured in the Shop & Dine Lake Forest Week Passport to Savings coupon booklet, mailed to over 30,000 Lake Forest addresses. Promotions for Shop & Dine Lake Forest Week will also include radio commercials and print advertisements.
A new twist to this year's Shop & Dine Lake Forest Week is Taste of Lake Forest! More details will be sent to registered Shop & Dine Lake Forest Week participants.
Over 220 local businesses participated last year, and we're hoping for even more participation this year! Shop & Dine Lake Forest Week 2011 celebration events attracted over 1,000 residents and visitors – ready to shop and dine! Don't miss out on your opportunity to participate in this FREE event. Property managers are encouraged to share this information with their tenants.
Come Celebrate Sisterhood
Posted on July 3, 2012
Enjoy a Full Day of Five-Star Fun, Food, Friendship, Shopping, Laughing & Learning!
All for a Great Cause!
- Gourmet Buffet Champagne Brunch
- Upscale Shopping Faire with Original Art, Jewelry, Clothing, Beauty Products & More
- Silent Auction and Raffle To benefit Laura’s House
- Mingling and Networking: Bring Your Girlfriends and Make New Connections
- Mini-Seminar on Celebrating Friendship and Celebrating You!
Sunday, July 22nd – Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel, 10:00am to 4:30pm, Tickets $225.00 Click here to learn more.
Deloitte Employees “Lend a Hand” to Laura’s House during the 2012 IMPACT Day
Posted on July 2, 2012
More than 20 employees from Deloitte’s Orange County practice pitched in during their annual day of community service to help beautify the Laura’s House transitional housing facility
LADERA RANCH, Calif., June 27, 2012 – Annually, Laura’s House, a non-profit organization whose mission is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe place in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse, provides emergency shelter and transitional housing services to more than 200 women and children who are rebuilding lives that are free of violence.
To fulfill this mission, Laura’s House relies on members of the local business community for help in providing the vital services it provides. Among its many supporters is Deloitte, which recently hosted a community service project at the Laura’s House transitional housing facility, as part of the 2012 Deloitte IMPACT Day. Held annually, IMPACT Day is a national day of volunteer service, where employees spend the day helping nonprofits, schools and students in their local communities through service projects.
“Our Deloitte employees here in Orange County were delighted to again participate in the community service project for Laura’s House, and it was our pleasure to help the organization in completing several home improvement projects that will now make the facility a more warm and welcoming refuge for families who are rebuilding lives that are free of violence,” said Michelle Kerns, Operations and Community Services Manager, Deloitte Services LP. “By giving our professionals across the globe the opportunity to spend the day engaging within their communities in a wide range of traditional and skill-based projects designed to use our best thinking, we are helping to strengthen local nonprofit organizations like Laura’s House, and build thriving communities.”
As part of the 2012 Deloitte IMPACT Day project for Laura’s House, more than 20 employees from Deloitte's Orange County practice and beyond met at the Laura’s House transitional housing facility on Friday, June 8. There, they helped Laura's House with several household beautification projects that included donating and installing flat screen televisions, along with shelving for a DVD player in one of the rooms; donating and installing area rugs and welcome mats; re-covering six dining room chairs with new fabric; donating and installing garage racks; and, organizing the garage and other areas of the facility. The Deloitte employees also helped Laura’s House plant and establish a sustainable vegetable garden as part of their ongoing IMPACT Day greening initiative, so that clients can grow and harvest their own vegetables.
“We are honored to have been selected by Deloitte as a beneficiary of its 2012 IMPACT Day, and grateful for their passion, commitment and friendship with our organization,” said Margaret Bayston, CEO and executive director, Laura’s House. “By continuing to engage their employees in community service to Laura’s House, Deloitte is helping us to build greater awareness for our efforts to end the cycle of domestic violence here in our community. We are grateful for their contributions, and hope that their efforts will be an inspiration to other local businesses and individuals who desire to make a difference in our community.”
The Laura’s House transitional housing facility was purchased in 2011 by Laura’s House as part of the Cornerstone Capital Campaign; $4.5 million to fund the shelter re-build project and expansion of transitional housing for shelter graduates. Laura’s House is currently in the Public Phase of the Cornerstone Capital Campaign, and welcomes the community’s support through the many public naming opportunities that are available starting at $100 for painted wall tiles and pavers featuring a personal message of inspiration that will be incorporated into the new landscape at the facility. Other naming opportunities include pots and planters for the garden; trellis features that will provide the multi-dwelling complex with peace and privacy; and, a fountain water feature that will bring calm and tranquility to the entrance.
More information on the programs and services offered by Laura’s House is available at www.laurashouse.org.
About the Cornerstone Capital Campaign
The Laura’s House Cornerstone Capital Campaign was officially launched in September 2010 to raise $4.5 million to fund the shelter re-build project and expansion of transitional housing for shelter graduates. The campaign committee is chaired by Wayne Pinnell, who most recently served as the chair for Laura’s House board of directors. Campaign committee members include, Chris Aitken, Jennifer Boyer, Laverne Friedmann, Randy Harmat, Laura Khouri, Wayne Pinnell, Kurt Ross, Casey Wolin and Brenda Zalke. The capital campaign has the full support of the Laura’s House Board of Directors. Honorary chairs of the Cornerstone Campaign are Bette and Wylie Aitken.
More information on the Cornerstone Campaign can be found at www.laurashouse.org or by calling (949) 361-3775.
About Laura’s House
Over the past eighteen years, Laura’s House has provided residential shelter and support services to nearly 3,500 families, and counseling, life skills education and legal assistance to over 40,000 individuals. The mission of Laura’s House is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and the behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse.
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