CHOC Holiday Card
OC NEWS
For the first time since Prop 13 took effect, state officials are predicting that property owners will receive a tax decrease. A tax decrease will cut revenue for already struggling cities, counties and schools by hundreds of millions of dollars. WHOLE STORY
Standard Pacific Corp., of Irvine, may see profitability for the first time since 2006. Analysts predict another small loss in 2009 but expect earnings of approximately $5 million next year. Profits could be positive for company trading. WHOLE STORY
OC MEDICAL
Toshiba Medical Systems, Inc., of Tustin, is debuting a new laptop ultrasound, the most technologically advanced of its kind. The VIAMO will allow users to take high quality ultrasound images with a small wand and laptop for easy portability. WHOLE STORY
“CHOC holiday cards are created by children who are or have been, patients at the hospitals. These artists are what make our cards so special. By supporting these words of greeting, you will be giving children the gift of healing. All proceeds from the sale of these cards and gift tags support CHOC Children’s.” MORE INFORMATION
WORLD AIDS DAY
Shanti Orange County will host HIV testing from 3-5pm, today, concluding with a candlelight vigil to “honor the lives of persons we have lost due to this devastating disease.” Cobblestone Park in Laguna Beach. MORE INFORMATION
To “shed light on the state of HIV and AIDS around the world,” Rick and Kay Warren will host “An Evening of Hope” in the Refinery Auditorium at Saddleback Church. Along with music and prayer, the evening will highlight ways to get involved with fighting the disease at home and globally. MORE INFORMATION
The MAC AIDS FUND at MAC stores around Orange County will match 100% of sales for VIVA GLAM lipstick and lipglass. MORE INFORMATION
25 WAYS TO GIVE BACK
The holiday season proves especially difficult for many families in Orange County, as parents who struggle to provide their family’s basic needs are forced to explain to their child why they cannot afford to buy that special toy. Each December, generous donors help to make the holidays a little brighter for local families in need by donating gifts as well as gas and grocery cards. This holiday season, FAMILIES FORWARD is asking for your help in reaching these numbers once again. Remember that your gifts will be tax deductible and that the average cost per child is $50. CLICK HERE TO ADOPT-A-FAMILY
