Santa Ana has one of the largest youth populations in California. For decades, it has also been “park poor.”
That means that children, youth and families in the city had very limited community recreation areas, green spaces, bike lanes or skate parks.
Nearly 31% of the population of Santa Ana is under 18-years-old, making it one the youngest cities in the U.S.
Beginning in 2016, a group of KidWorks youth set out to change all that.
Each year, KidWorks collects over 1,500 gifts for our Annual KidWorks Christmas Store.
To provide our parents with the joy of purchasing Christmas gifts for their children, toys are made available to our parents at a fraction of their retail value. Proceeds collected from the store then go to a benevolence fund to assist the neediest of families throughout the year.
KidWorks Christmas Store offers an affordable option for families, contributing to the dignity and pride they experience in providing holiday gifts for one another. We are empowering families and helping to restore hope in a community facing a multitude of challenges.
A huge thank you to all who made our 2023 KidWorks Christmas Store a success.
For more information on how you can volunteer, donate a gift, or to arrange a pick-up for your donation, please contact Vanessa Hernandez at 714.834.9400, Ext. 115 or e-mail vanessa@kidworksoc.org.
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