USC’s Trojan Affiliates ‘Get Crafty’ with Hillsides on March 22nd

On Saturday, March 22, the Trojan Affiliates, a University of Southern California alumnae organization, will hold an art supply drive from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. for the children who reside at Hillsides. The organization is asking community members to drop off needed art supplies, such as paints, drawing pads, markers, pastels, and modeling clay, to Hillsides’ main campus, which is located at 940 Avenue 64, Pasadena, CA 91105. Volunteers will be on hand to collect the supplies.
In addition, the Trojan Affiliates will make picture frames with and provide refreshments for the children from 1:30 – 4: 30 p.m.
The event, “Let’s Get Crafty with Hillsides,” is part of USC’s 3rd annual Alumni Day of SCervice, an international effort that gives the University’s alumni and friends opportunities to participate in local service projects within their respective communities.
“We are so appreciative of the Trojan Affiliates for selecting Hillsides as its Day of SCervice volunteer project,” said Hillsides chief executive officer, Joseph M. Costa. “Art is a huge emotional release for the children who live here at Hillsides, most of whom have experienced severe trauma. Through creative projects, children learn to express themselves and gain a sense of self-confidence and acceptance.”
The Trojan Affiliates is a women’s alumni organization based in the San Gabriel Valley dedicated to developing fundraising projects to provide scholarships for deserving USC students and contributing to the advancement of education.
At the event, volunteers and those dropping off art supplies will be given the opportunity to have their picture taken in a life-size frame featuring both the USC and Hillsides logos. They will be encouraged to share their pictures on their Facebook pages and other social media sites to show their support of the event and Hillsides.
For more information about the event, please contact Laura Kelso, Hillsides director of community resources, at lkelso@hillsides.org or 323-254-2274, ext. 251.
Hillsides, headquartered in Pasadena, is a premier provider dedicated to improving the overall well-being and functioning of vulnerable children, youth, and families living in Los Angeles. Its Residential Treatment Services program provides a safe and stable environment for children and youth who cannot live at home, have suffered trauma, or have emotional or behavioral challenges.
To learn more about Hillsides, please visit our websites

Hillsides is a premier provider dedicated to improving the overall well-being and functioning of vulnerable children, youth, and their families. Our vision is to create lasting change in the lives of at-risk children and youth we serve. We provide high quality care, advocacy, and innovative services that promote safe, permanent environments where young people can thrive.
Hillsides has four main programs:
Family Resource Centers, which offer numerous community based programs and services that provide parenting classes, mental health support and additional crucial resources for vulnerable children and families throughout Los Angeles County.
Residential Treatment Services, which provide a safe and stable environment where children and youths, who cannot live at home, suffered trauma, or have severe emotional or behavioral challenges, can thrive.
Education Center, a therapeutic residential and day school that offers individualized education for students with social-emotional, learning and/or behavioral challenges for children in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Youth Moving On, which provides former foster youth affordable quality housing and numerous support services to help them become responsible, self-sufficient adults.

Hillsides
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena, CA 91105
323-254-2274
Company Contact/Press Contact:
Marisol Barrios
mbarrios@hillsides.org
323-543-2800 ext 128
815 Colorado Blvd, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90041

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