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Blind Children’s Learning Center Virtual 5k

06.04.20

Lace-up your sneakers and spring into action by taking part in Blind Children’s Learning Center’s 16th Annual Destination Independence 5K! For the past 15 years, BCLC – a nonprofit organization that prepares children with visual impairments for a life of independence – has counted on its Destination Independence 5k Walk as a source of donations to fuel services that children with visual impairment and their families rely on to succeed.

With BCLC families more vulnerable than ever due to COVID-19, this year’s Destination Independence 5k will be held virtually on Saturday, June 13.

While keeping health and wellness at the forefront, it is BCLC’s utmost priority to continue to provide visually impaired children and their families with the resources necessary to live a life of independence.

Here’s how to get involved with BCLC’s Destination Independence 5K Virtual Walk:

1. Start a team: Take just a few minutes to sign up for the event and encourage your loved ones to join in on the fun! Register online here: https://bclcwalk.funraise.org/page/register-here.

2. Share your story: Spread the word in order to help BCLC reach its fundraising goal. Be sure to follow BCLC on Instagram (BlindChildrenLC) and use the hashtag, #DIWALK2020 on all of your social media posts.

3. Celebrate BCLC: Join BCLC for its Facebook Live broadcast on June 13 to celebrate your hard work! As part of this special live stream, you’ll meet some of the incredible children BCLC has helped and hear inspirational messages from BCLC’s President, board members, and alumni families.

Have any additional questions? Visit the FAQ page here

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Habitat OC ReStores Goes Online

06.01.20

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is taking the home-improvement shopping experience online with an e-commerce site for the Habitat OC ReStores in Anaheim and Santa Ana. Casual shoppers, do-it-yourselfers, builders, and designers will now have a chance to view items that suit their style and budget with the click of a mouse.

Habitat OC ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used home furniture, appliance and building materials to the public at discounted prices. Proceeds from the Habitat OC ReStore locations help fund the construction of affordable Habitat OC homes for families in need. Plus, purchases reduce waste in landfills and dumpsters.

The launch of the online shopping platform comes at a time when stores across the country have modified operations to curtail the spread of the coronavirus. All purchases made online are available for local pickup only.

The organization builds strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. By shopping, donating, and volunteering everyone can help make a difference.

Habitat OC Restores has taken several measures, including constant cleaning and sanitizing, to keep the stores safe. Hours of operation have changed to help maintain a clean environment and are as follows:

Anaheim ReStore is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday closed.

1656 Katella Ave, Anaheim. 714.434.6266.

Santa Ana ReStore is open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday closed.

2140 Ritchey St. in Santa Ana. 714.434.6200.

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