Hillsides Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Recreation Equipment

Hillsides has launched a campaign through the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo to raise $5,000 to furnish the charity’s recreation center with sports and entertainment equipment. The campaign, “Recovery through Recreation,” aims to provide a fun, engaging, and safe environment for the children and youth of Hillsides in the Residential Treatment Services program.
Currently, the recreation center is bare bones, containing only the most basic equipment. The campaign is asking for donations toward a ping pong table, air hockey table, weights, and assorted games, among other items.
“The children living at Hillsides come from backgrounds of extreme poverty, neglect, and trauma. Participating in recreational activities helps children cope with stress, learn about structure and limits, gain a sense of achievement, and lead healthier lifestyles,” said Hillsides chief executive officer, Joseph M. Costa. “We are excited to tap into a new source of innovative fundraising led by staff members that will improve the lives of the children under our care.”
To contribute, please visit: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/recovery-through-recreation. The campaign will last until June 8.
Hillsides, headquartered in Pasadena, is a premier provider dedicated to improving the overall well-being and functioning of children, youth, and families in need throughout Southern California. The Residential Treatment Services program provides a safe and stable environment for children and youth who cannot live at home, have suffered trauma, or have severe emotional or behavioral challenges. To learn more about Hillsides, please visit our website.

Hillsides is a premier provider dedicated to improving the overall well-being and functioning of vulnerable children, youth, and their families. Our vision is to create lasting change in the lives of at-risk children and youth we serve. We provide high quality care, advocacy, and innovative services that promote safe, permanent environments where young people can thrive.

Hillsides has four main programs:
Family Resource Centers, which offer numerous community based programs and services that provide parenting classes, mental health support and additional crucial resources for vulnerable children and families throughout Los Angeles County.
Residential Treatment Services, which provide a safe and stable environment where children and youths, who cannot live at home, suffered trauma, or have severe emotional or behavioral challenges, can thrive.
Education Center, a therapeutic residential and day school that offers individualized education for students with social-emotional, learning and/or behavioral challenges for children in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Youth Moving On, which provides former foster youth affordable quality housing and numerous support services to help them become responsible, self-sufficient adults.

Hillsides
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena, CA 91105
323-254-2274
Company Contact/Press Contact:
Marisol Barrios
mbarrios@hillsides.org
323-543-2800 ext 128
815 Colorado Blvd, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90041

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