The Holiday Spirit was alive and well in Pico Rivera on Thursday at the Angel Step Inn Youth and family Services. Over 100 families had gathered for a Christmas party made possible by so many loving and caring people. One of those people was Dr. Gnyandev Patel from the Neha Medical Clinic in Lakewood. A few weeks ago, Dr. Patel held his annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive.
Among the stars in attendance were the Laker Girls, Rex Linn from CSI Miami, Adam Kennedy from the Los Angles Dodgers and a host of other caring and giving people who all brought a toy to be donated. Philip Friedman Outdoors put out an invitation to the fishing community and they responded in force. Hundreds of fishermen and outdoorsmen showed up and brought a gift. “Not only was that a rocking party, but it felt good helping out even if it was just a little,” said Enterprise Captain Frank Savino.
Captain Larry Moore spent hours and days gathering items for a raffle and live auction. The funds raises as a result of Moore’s hard work will be used to take over 300 inner city children fishing with the Philip Friedman Outdoors Youth Program in February.
Angel Step Inn is a Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter and safe haven for battered women with a history of alcohol or other drug use. Services include shelter, a 24 hour hotline with crisis counseling, education for substance addiction, individual support for the women and their children and as the Led Zeppelin song title reads, "A Whole Lot Of Love".
Program Director Marijke Pantus works tirelessly to make sure women can escape abusive relationships and seek safety for their children. Her goal and the goal of Angel Step Inn is to educate battered, substance abusing women so that they can learn to rebuild their lives and the lives of their children.
The joy, love and the Christmas Spirit were palpable at the Angels Step Inn on Thursday. The women and children there were so grateful and thankful to everyone who made this day a peaceful and wonderful time. And for the volunteers and others who made this all possible, I don’t have to tell them that it is in giving that we receive more than anyone could imagine.
Will Ebersman from Philip Friedman Outdoors Radio on AM 830 was one of the fishermen at the Thursday party. “It restores my faith in human nature that there are still people who willingly dig into their pockets and help other people because they feel it's the right thing to do. These include Dr. Dave Patel ,Marijke Pantus who is a is a great lady doing good stuff for people and operating on a shoestring budget. Lastly, Gustavo Camacho, Mayor Pro Tem of Pico Rivera, also dug into his own pocket to buy presents for the mothers of the kids. Thank you all!”
The joy, love and the Christmas Spirit were palpable at the Angels Step Inn on Thursday. The women and children there were so grateful and thankful to everyone who made this day a peaceful and wonderful time. And for the volunteers and others who made this all possible, I don’t have to tell them that it is in giving that we receive more than anyone could imagine.
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