Central Garden Grove
Neighborhood Association
It is our neighborhood and we want a say in
it!
The Central Garden Grove
Neighborhood Association (CGGNA) is a non-profit organization of concerned residents,
who seek to educate and encourage participation in the local affairs of Garden
Grove, California
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SPECIAL
MEETING: MARCH 8th, TUESDAY Hello Neighbors, |
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Update from City Council Meeting Report on February 8, 2011
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT: Thank
you from your President: I
would love to give each of you that donated to our 7 families a great big hug.
Consider this a big hug and an even bigger “thank you”. Through
your generosity, 7 families had enough food to have a big Christmas feast and
food for weeks to come. And the children had toys to open and play with. You
have been so generous. May your families be blessed with health and happiness
always! Sincerely, Toby
Rubin President;
Central Garden Grove Neighborhood Association A
Letter from the Vice-President: Happy
New Year, Neighbors, On
December 1st, President Rubin mentioned to me she wanted to the
CGGNA to adopt-a-family from Stanford School. I inwardly smiled and thought
“No way. It is three weeks before Christmas! Impossible.” Boy was I wrong.
From the moment the project was announced until long after Christmas Day the
donations poured in. You
gave in a variety of ways. One neighbor gave in the name of her recently
deceased father. One member shopped for toys and clothes and came back the
next day with 6 frozen turkeys. When asked where she got them, she responded
“I have my sources!” Through the work of one kind woman, our 6 families were
added to her Target ($50) gift card list. One family donated 6-$25.00 gift
cards to Stater’s. A long-time member of our
association came with a monetary donation, a box of art supplies and socks.
Her son was also touched sent a check from Oklahoma! Donations of money,
canned goods, dried goods, toys, socks, clothes were graciously given. The
accomplishment was not without work. Toby spoke to every grocery store
manager in this town. Some were able to give a donation from the store (Stater’s and Trader Joe’s) and some managers gave of from
their own heart (Walgreens at Euclid and 99 cent’s Store at Valley View). Your
monetary donations were spent wisely; we shopped discount stores, used
coupons, hunted down sales, and baked homemade goodies. Each family received
a truck full of groceries and gifts. Each family received a
turkey, a ham, eggs, cheese, bread, bacon, peanut butter, jelly, flour,
sugar, spaghetti and sauce, fresh produce, soups, noodles, chocolates, oil,
butter, fresh-baked cookies, cases of canned veggies and fruits. There was a
baby doll for the two little girls and a family game for other families. Each
mom received a $50 gift card to Target. The goodies were packed, wrapped, and
lovingly delivered the Sunday before Christmas. It was done with little
fan-fare to keep the pride of each family intact. Smiles and appreciation
were everywhere. It
was an honor to deliver such an abundance of gifts in the name of the Central
Garden Grove Neighborhood Association. Thank you for “adopting” these
families. You should all be proud. I am. Sincerely,
Maureen
Blackmun Vice-President;
Central Garden Grove Neighborhood Association |
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CGGNA
Meeting Schedule: ·
March
(TBD), 6:30pm, informal gathering, guests TBA Calendar
of Community Events:
March 12, 2011: Project GO: Graffiti Off Free
Income Tax Preparation for Seniors 8:30
AM to 11:00 AM, Every Friday Don't
let April 15th catch you by surprise! If you're a Senior (age 55 and over)
and need tax assistance, you can call the H. Louis Lake Senior Center to have
your taxes done by our AARP volunteer tax counselors. Appointments are
available every Friday through April 8th, call (714)
741-5253. |
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The CGGNA minutes are available in the Archives
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This website was last revised on January
31, 2011. |
