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, contact Chris Poynter, program and development director of Lutheran Social Services, at (805) 497-6207 or cpoynter@lsssc.org.