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Be the Light this Holiday Season

By William Cortez, Community Writer
November 6, 2024 at 11:23pm. Views: 117

In collaboration with City of Riverside Fire Department and Parks Recreation and Community Services Department, we gift hundreds of toys and cheer to Riverside youth. Register from November 19 - December 12 by visiting your local community center, filling out a spark of love application with proof of residency, valid ID, and birth verification.

Help us make a difference and experience the true spirt of the holiday season. Sponsor a family in the Riverside community. 

Sponsor Deadline to adopt a family is Friday, November 15.

Event will be held on Friday, December 13, from 6 - 8 p.m.

Reach out to YOC@riversideca.gov to get involved.

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