January 2019 Youth Center Newsletter
Happy New Year!!
Did you know in 2018, we've given out $100,000 in scholarships?
We Made A Difference:
Parents Grateful to Y.C. for Music
Music means a great deal for two families awarded scholarships to The Youth Center Music Program this year, the only elementary music program offered at Los Alamitos schools.
“I grew up playing the piano and it was always a source of peace and reflection for me,” said Joy of Seal Beach, mother of an 8-year-old who is taking lessons with The Youth Center. “I hope that passes on to my son, and he is able to connect to music like I have. He is naturally gifted, and I’m so encouraged with how fast he is picking up guitar.”
For Joy, music has been the place she turns to when she needs relaxation. Learning music has enabled her to increase her talents as she explores new abilities she didn’t know she had, something she’s happy to witness is happening to her son.
Being in The Youth Center’s Music Program on scholarship means a lot to Joy, a single mother not otherwise able to afford her son’s musical instrument lessons. “It means the world to us,” she said. “We are beyond grateful to be blessed by their [The Youth Center’s] generosity.” Read more ...
Youth Center Calendar - Don't Miss A Thing!!!
January 2019
"Happy New Year!"

Jan. 2 - Jan. 4 - No School Day Child Care at Rossmoor Park at 8am-6pm
Jan. 18 - Kid's Night Out at 6pm-10pm at Y.C.
Jan. 21 - No School Day Child Care at Rossmoor Park at 8am-6pm.
Jan. 26 - A Night Among the Stars Awards
Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 - Every 15 Minutes

February
Feb. 15 - Kid's Night Out at 6pm-10pm at the YC
Feb. 18 to Feb. 22 - No School Day Child Care at Y.C. 8am-6pm

March
March 15 - Kid's Night Out at 6pm-10pm at the YC
March 15 - No School Day Child Care at Y.C. 8am-6pm
March 16 - Youth Center Gala at 6pm at Old Ranch Country Club



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Youth Center Office Phone Number: 562-493-4043
SoCal Honda brightens Y.C. kids holidays
Children at The Youth Center in Los Alamitos recently got a sweet holiday treat when The Helpful Honda Guys in Blue came out to spread “Random Acts of Helpfulness”.
“We were looking for great organizations where we could host a gingerbread house making event to make the holidays a little brighter and came across The Youth Center,” said Dianne Mangahas, SoCal Honda Dealers representative. “We brought gingerbread kits for all the kids and helped each child build their very own gingerbread house.”
The Southern California Honda Dealers have been surprising SoCal residents with hundreds of weekly Random Acts of Helpfulness for more than 10 years. They have done things like pump and pay for drivers’ gas as prices spike, dispatch the Helpful Honda ice cream truck with free ice cream on National Ice Cream Day, help four-legged friends find forever homes, and hand out roses on Valentine’s Day.
“Since 2007, the SoCal Honda Dealers have been demonstrating, firsthand, that they are truly Helpful… no strings attached. Why? It’s our job to be helpful,” added Mangahas. Read more ...
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How has the Y.C. impacted you or your family's life? We want to hear from all parents, families and/or alumni!
The Y.C. blog is also accepting submissions of interest to all our parents. They can be about great places to visit, helpful parent tips, a great recipe or anything that would be a helpful community resource for others.
For all submissions, please contact Community Relations Specialist Laurie Hanson at [email protected].
With Our Many Thanks!
A big "shout out" goes the Helpful Honda elves of SoCal Honda who made the holidays bright for our After School Program kids! They include Karla Marin, Karla Zarate, Scott Walker and Brady Walker.
A special thank you goes out to Molina Health Care, Golden State Water, Clarion Corporation, Cottonwood Church and all the volunteers for helping to make our Christmas Tree Lot a success.
Many thanks to our tree lot sponsors including the City of Cypress for giving us a location,Ganahl Lumber for sponsoring us for the last 19 years,Southern California Edison, Pacific Premier Bank, Cheung & Associates, Shaw & Blasi LLP, Servpro-Fire & Water Clean Up & Restoration, Leone Electric, Smart 'N Final, and Jason's Jewelry Design Gallery for all their support. Together, we made a huge difference!
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