LA Holiday Toy Event 2021!
Hundreds of LA children received toys for the holidays
BSP joined partner, SEIU-USWW for a toy drive event that served hundreds of families in the LA community. Thanks to generous supporters, hundreds of children were able to browse a wide collection of toys and select the one that they wanted at no charge to celebrate the holiday season!
Participants enjoyed a day of festivities, including free food, drinks, pastries and family entertainment. Several donated bikes were raffled off to children throughout the day and a dance party contest was held for kids! Attendees also visited the BSP event booth, offering information on our educational programs and opportunities which serve workers in low-wage industries and their families.
Special event guests included esteemed elected officials and David Huerta, President of SEIU-USWW; who addressed attendees, commending their hard work, commitment to their families and also wished them a happy holiday season. The event paid tribute to Ana Castro, a SEIU-USWW executive who tirelessly worked for the union and its members for decades. She was a janitor leader and also enjoyed bringing annual events like the holiday toy to life each year.
A list of the elected officials who celebrated union member attendees and also gave well-wishes to Ana Castro in her retirement included:
Congresswoman Maxine Waters
Council Member Kevin De Leon
U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez
Assemblymember Miguel Santiago
State Senator Maria Elena Durazo
Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo
Councilmember Paul Koretz
Councilmember Curren Price
Mark J. Gonzalez
Anton Farmby of SEIU-USWW
Alejandra Valles of SEIU-USWW
BSP was also presented with a certificate from the U.S. Representative, Jimmy Gomez honoring our organization’s commitment to improving the quality of life of workers, as well as their families and community.
BSP Southern CA Director, Karen Aragon; U.S. Representative, Jimmy Gomez; BSP Executive Director, Luis Sandoval; BSP Health and Wellness Program Coordinator, Angel Ramos; SEIU-USWW, President David Huerta (pictured L to R)