West Valley Community Services Launches Needed Fundraiser

NEWS RELEASE

Contact:

Marguerite Padovani

PADOVANI PR

mpadpr@gmail.com

(408) 799-0455

Josh Selo

Executive Director

West Valley Community Services

joshs@wvcommunityservices.org

(408) 255-8033

Cupertino, Calif. –APRIL 2, 2020 – West Valley Community Services (www.wvcommunityservices.og) has launched a fundraising effort to support their client base, “families in need” to continue paying rent or get their next meal during the Shelter In Place California mandate.

“As our community's safety net, West Valley Community Services' is called now, more than ever, to serve the needs of our low income and homeless residents,” said Josh Selo, executive director, WVCS.

“ As you know, the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic is resulting in school and business closures that will lead to loss of jobs and hourly earnings. While we are all concerned about what the next day will bring, this pandemic will undoubtedly leave a harmful and long-lasting impact on the most vulnerable people in our neighborhoods,” he added.

In light of increased demand for food and financial assistance, we are asking our community to come together to meet the needs of low-income children, families, and individuals.

Please lend your support to the community in this time of great need.

HERE ARE SOME WAYS YOU CAN HELP:

(1) To help us buy food, supplies and to support our clients, please donate here at our West Valley Community Services website.

(2) To help feed low income and homeless community residents drop-off unexpired and unopened cans of food or shelf-stable dry packaged food (like canned soup, meals in a can, canned fruit, canned veggies, oatmeal packets, mac and cheese, cereal bars, pasta, noodles, rice, instant soup cups, snacks for kids etc.) or fruit from trees in your yard at West Valley Community Services' office (see drop off address and office hours below)

West Valley Community Services

10104 Vista Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014

Hours of operation: Monday, through Friday - 8 am-12 pm, 1 pm-5 pm (Please ring doorbell)

Thank you for your compassion. Even at the darkest of times, a compassionate community can make an incredible difference. If you have any questions or would like to help out during this challenging time, please feel free to reach out joshs@wvcommunityservices.org or our team at (408) 255-8033.

ABOUT WEST VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES

West Valley Community Services is fighting poverty by providing critical food, housing, and support services to the low income and homeless individuals and families in the west valley communities of Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and West San Jose. Our mission is to unite the community to fight hunger and homelessness.

Our vision is a community where every person has food on the table and every person has a roof over their head. Our work is fueled by five core values: compassion, dignity, integrity, service, and diversity.

Visit our website at www.wvcommunityservices.org for more information.