Gifts Sought for Holiday Homework Program

The Aliso Viejo Branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Capistrano Valley is preparing for their annual Operation Holiday Homework program and is seeking donated gifts.

The program, which is scheduled to take place Dec. 10 at Fluor Enterprises, 3 Polaris Way, hopes to provide gifts to more than 100 families.

The goal of this incentive-based program is to place an emphasis on "academic enrichment." As the children participate in the homework and educational tutoring program through the Boys & Girls Club, they earn points that can later be redeemed to "purchase" holiday gifts for family members.

"It amazes me when you see children shopping for their parents and siblings as opposed to themselves," said Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley Executive Director James Littlejohn. "Through Operation Holiday Homework, they're able to get this opportunity when otherwise they couldn't afford it.  We are thankful to Fluor Enterprises for hosting this event for the second year."

Donate new, unwrapped gifts and toys through Dec. 8. Residents, businesses and groups my drop off their donations at Fluor Enterprises, the Aliso Viejo Club at 24671 Via Iglesia, or at located at 12 Journey.

Contact Nick Martus at 949-699-2552 or nmartus@bgccapo.com for more information about donating gifts to the Operation Holiday Homework program.