Volunteers / Helping hands
FULLERTON
What: Adopt-A- Subscription Program.
Where: Fullerton Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave. and Hunt Branch Library, 201 S. Basque Ave.
Mission: Because of budget cuts, the city libraries can’t purchase many publications requested by patrons. So the libraries are looking for people to “adopt a subscription” by paying for magazines delivered to the libraries that are used by the public.
Information: (714) 738-6380.
COUNTYWIDE
What: Salvation Army
Mission: Volunteers for Red Kettle Drive ring bells and collect donations as well as help with behind-the-scenes warehouse work, packing presents and food for the poor.
Information: (714) 832-7100
COSTA MESA
What: Share Our Selves
Where: 1550 Superior Ave., Costa Mesa
Mission: Doctors, dentists and hygienists are needed to provide free medical and dental care, and clerks are needed to operate the free clinic.
Information: (714) 650-0186
COUNTYWIDE
What: Internal Revenue Service
Where: Laguna Niguel
Mission: Volunteers help less fortunate county residents prepare their tax returns.
Information: (714) 360-2094
COUNTYWIDE
What: Project Cuddle.
Where: 1075 Corona Lane, Costa Mesa.
Mission: Volunteers on a hotline try to help prevent mothers from abandoning unwanted children. The program has convinced several parents to give their babies up for adoption.
Information: (714) 432-9681.
--COMPILED BY SHELBY GRAD, JOHN CANALIS AND MIMI KO CRUZ
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