FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Many Mansions

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Press Release

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Holiday Gift Drive to Benefit Many Mansions

Thousand Oaks, CA - Nov 21, 2006 In the spirit of the holiday season, join Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks, Starbucks, Courtyard by Marriott-Thousand Oaks and Jill 92.7 FM in a week-long Holiday Drive to benefit Many Mansions’ resident children and adults with special needs.

From December 2-10, drop off-an unwrapped toy or gift card valued at $10 or more at any location listed below and receive special goodies for your contribution:

December 2-3, 2006
Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks
10am-3pm
3425 Old Conejo Rd.
Newbury Park, CA
Bring an unwrapped toy or gift card and receive a picture with Santa! Free cookies and hot chocolate for all!!!

December 5, 2006
Starbucks Holiday Cheer Party & Toy Drive
5-8pm
421 Reino Road, Ste A
Newbury Park
, CA 91320

Bring an unwrapped toy and receive a free tall holiday beverage of your choice!

December 7, 2006
Courtyard by Marriott Thousand Oaks
“Spirit to Serve” Holiday Gift Drive

6am-6pm
1710 Newbury Road
Thousand Oaks, CA
Join us live with 92.7 Jill FM from 6am-8am. Receive a tour of the two new hotels any time during the day and as a thank you, you'll be entered for amazing prize drawings. Free refreshments all day too!

December 9-10, 2006
Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks
10am-3pm
3425 Old Conejo Rd.
Newbury Park, CA
Bring an unwrapped toy or gift card and receive a picture with Santa! Free cookies and hot chocolate for all!!!

Wish Lists

Items requested from Residents’ Wish list’s include, but are not limited to Legos, Bratz Dolls and accessories, Books, Puzzles, Barbie and accessories, Microscope Sets, Pump Rockets / Astronomy Set, iDog Mini, Boom box / Radio, IZ, Batteries- various sizes, Arts & Crafts kits , Savings Banks, Geotrax, Action Figures, Hot Wheels, Remote Control Vehicles, Dora the Explorer and accessories, Game Sets, Science Kits. Gift cards from the following stores will also be accepted: Vons, Kohl’s, Toys R Us, Albertsons, Ralph’s, JC Penny, Target, Gas Stations, and Best Buy.

For more information on Many Mansions’ Holiday Gift Drive, contact Lindsey Garner, Volunteer Coordinator x. 244 or lindsey@manymansions.org. For media inquiries, contact Secret Winbush, Public Relations Coordinator at 805-496-4948x. 239 or secret@manymansions.org.

To view our resident wish list....

About Many Mansions

Many Mansions, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in Ventura County, offering limited-income households well-managed housing and life enriching services. Many Mansions manages nine apartment communities and provides housing for more than 1300 residents. Through the development of the Adult Services and Children Services Programs, Many Mansions has made a commitment to eradicate the cycle of chronic homelessness.

Website: http://www.manymansions.org

Many Mansions

Secret Winbush

Public Relations Coordinator

email: secret@manymansions.org

phone: 805-496-4948 x. 239