Summer at Margaret’s House (Plus, Introducing Summer Activity Baskets!)

 

The families at Margaret's House are embracing the spirit of summer with open hearts and big smiles. Their days are filled with a vibrant social calendar, offering them countless opportunities to create beautiful memories together. From community barbecues and water play days to summer camp adventures and exciting field trips, the families are immersing themselves in the joys of the season.

Within these summer activities lie countless precious moments that fill our hearts with happiness. The children, in particular, have been blessed with new experiences that they will cherish forever. Thanks to the support of the Bellflower community, they have been able to embark on enriching adventures. Their visit to the aquarium, where they were captivated by the sight of stingrays and exclaimed, "I've never seen an animal like this in real life!" will forever be etched in their memories. And as they attend summer camp for the first time, their excitement and eagerness to share stories from the day demonstrate the joy they find in exploring new opportunities. 

Witnessing the families at Margaret’s House enjoy the summer with one another gives us a beautiful picture of what this hospitality home is all about—keeping families together and safe while they seek sustainable housing. Too often unhoused families become separated or forced to live in their cars due to limited shelter spaces available for families. We’re grateful that Margaret’s House is a resource that keeps families united and provides them with the safe space they need.

As the families at Margaret’s House press into the summer season, we as a community can show our love and support by putting together something we like to call "Summer Activity Baskets." Help us continue to bring the joy of summer to these families by providing the following baskets: 

  • Craft Basket (RESERVED): 

    • Model magic 

    • Chalk 

    • Coloring and activity books 

    • Crayons and markers 

  • Movie Basket (RESERVED): 

    • Movie tickets (Need: 3 adults and 2 kids tickets) 

    • Movie theater snacks 

  • Dream Basket 

    • Disneyland tickets (Need: 1 adult and 2 kids tickets)

    • Visa gift card to cover in-park expenses (i.e. food, drinks, and souvenirs)

  • Foodie Basket 

    • Gift cards to local eateries and fast food restaurants 

  • Back-To-School Basket 

    • Backpacks (Need: 2 in total for a young boy and girl)

    • Other school supplies for a young boy and girl. View BUSD suggested school supply list here.

A special shout out to the Birrer family for providing a beach basket for the families!

Interested in Giving a basket? Let us know Below, And we’ll Reserve it for you!

P.S. We kindly ask that if you sign up to provide a basket, that you deliver it to our office in downtown Bellflower as soon as you can, so the families can enjoy the basket during this summer season! Thank you for your support!

Unable to give a basket at this time but want to still help? No worries! Stay tuned for other ways you can get involved and support the families at Margaret’s House!

 
Caitlin Gustaff