Cleopatra passes the following along: Project Phoenix House has collaborated with AIM to run a toy and gift drive for underprivileged teens.

I need as much help as I can get from you because without you it would be very very hard to reach enough people in the adult industry to lend a helping hand and donate gifts for Xmas. The drive runs until Dec 18th 2007. Your help would be very vital and I thank you very much in advance for doing all you can.

California- Phoenix House California is holding a toy drive for underprivileged teens this Christmas 2007. Phoenix House CA operates three residential academies for teens in Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange County. Phoenix Academies are residential high schools that provide comprehensive drug abuse treatment to teens while helping them to catch up academically.

Unfortunately, this year 2007, funding has been sparse. To give these underprivileged teens a wonderful Christmas, they are volunteering their services to conduct a drive in an effort to reach out to the community for donated toys and gifts.

The Toy drive will begin Dec 3rd and end Dec 18th 2007. All gifts donated need to be unwrapped and attached are guidelines as to what types of gifts are appropriate for the age groups involved.

The drop area for all donated toys and gifts are:
(Please see list of acceptable gifts guidelines to follow)

AIM – Sherman Oaks
4630 Van Nuys Blvd,
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 981 5681

AIM – Granada Hills
10727 White Oak Ave, #206
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 366 8866

So please reach deep into your hearts and donate whatever you can to make this Christmas a wonderful and memorable year for troubled teens at Phoenix House California.

Point of Contact:
CHRIS CANNON
(818) 209 2625

Phoenix House CA
Phoenix House Academy

LIST OF ACCEPTABLE TOYS AND GIFTS FOR
PHOENIX HOUSE CALIFORNIA:

GIRLS:

Glove and Scarf set from “The Gap”
Straightening Irons, Curling Irons
Hair Dryers
Hair Accessories
Jewelry – Earrings, Necklaces
Bodywash Sets (Alcohol cannot be listed within the first three ingredients)
Art Projects – Pastels, Art Paper, Colored Pencils, Craft Pictures to color (can be found at “Michael’s Craft Supply Store”), Coloring Books with Crayons, Pen and Pencil Sets
Bead Sets
Journals
Pajama Sets – (no spaghetti straps)
Slippers
Matching Sweat Pants and Sweat Shirts (sizes 8 – 16 or medium, large, X – large)
Socks
Decorative Blankets for bed
Decorative Throw Pillows for bed
Watches
Clocks (without radio – clock radios are only allowed for the older residents)
Stuffed Animals
Books (age appropriate – 14 through 18) examples – “Chicken Soup for the Soul, Harry Potter, Judy Blume etc
Small Bathroom Rugs (washable)
Colored Towels and Washcloths
Make-up
Card Games (example: Uno)
Games – Dominoes, Yatzee, Monopoly, Chess, etc.
Sudoku
Lanyards
Plastic Snow Globes
Of course the above items are just suggestions and any appropriate gifts will be appreciated. Please keep in mind that alcohol as a primary ingredient (within the first three ingredients) is a concern. Lotions, Body Sprays etc. cannot be accepted as gifts if this criteria is not met.

BOYS:

Crew Socks
Gloves
Sweat Pants and Sweat Shirts without Hoods – Med, Large, X – large, XX large
Art Sets
Board Games
Books – Biography (Athletes), Cars etc.
Plain T-Shirts – Long and Short Sleeve – sizes
Cards
Calendars
Journals
Body Care Products – Body Wash etc.
Wallets
Towels and Wash Cloths
Slippers
Bath Mats
Robes
Radios
Watches
Alarm Clocks
Jewelry – Cross
Classic Car Models
Lanyards
Puzzles
Sudoku
Stuffed Animals
Plastic Snow Globes
Acrylic Picture Frames
Photo Albums
Pajamas
Greeting Cards
Room Fans

Thanks again for your efforts in helping us make this a great Holiday Se