Charities need your help

Here is what local charities need:

Essential items such as:

toilet paper

toothbrushes/toothpaste

personal care items

baby items: diapers and wipes

feminine hygiene items

soups

water

juices

grocery and retail gift cards

Financial contributions to support:

rental and mortgage assistance

utility assistance

vehicle support services and repairs

counseling

emergency housing

For more information, please contact the agencies:

Catholic Charities 80 E. Hillcrest Drive Ste. 120 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (805) 496-1113

Lutheran Social Services 80 E. Hillcrest Drive Ste. 101 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (805) 497-6207

Many Mansions 1423 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 (805) 496-4948 MANNA 3020 Crescent Way Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (805) 497-4959

For more information on the forum or for any questions, contact Chris Poynter, program and development director of Lutheran Social Services, at (805) 497-6207 or cpoynter@lsssc.org.