Very Merry Christmas... Assistance Information Orange County, CA

Merry Christmas! Jesus is the Reason for the Season, and no doubt a lot of us need Him! Many are struggling especially when children are hoping for their special wish to come true, and Santa to come through. Here's a few tips if you still need help with Christmas in Orange County, CA. I cannot guarantee there is still help from programs or organizations that help, but it's still worth it to try. Also, these are good resources for giving too!

I am not affiliated with any of the links mentioned in this post, just trying to help someone that might need Christmas help or financial assistance during this time of year. God bless!

Toys for Tots Information Orange County, CA:

North Orange County:
For toy request contact Demetria Lee, St. Vincent de Paul (714) 991-9255.
Toys for Tots Seal Beach Contact: http://seal-beach-ca.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-contact-us.asp

South Orange County: December 22 10am-3pm
Print flyer, bring to Mission Basilica- 31522 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 92693 http://campen-4th-lar-ca.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-print-forms-details.asp?formsID=165

Salvation Army in Long Beach, CA

Contact: Gail Crandall at (562) 426-7637 ext 222
December 22, 2011

Long Beach Corps Community Center's Citadel Toy and Joy Center

Contact: Gail Crandall at (562) 426-7637 ext 222
Presents for Christmas
Location: The Salvation Army Long Beach Corps Warehouse - 455 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90806
Time: 8:30am-4pm
 http://www1.usw.salvationarmy.org/usw/www_usw_southcal.nsf/vw-events-all/27913418ABB71F9A88257927005CFEB3?opendocument

South Orange County, CA:
Possibly: Our Lady of Fatima Church in San Clemente 
Church phone: 949-492-4101


Family Assistance Ministries of San Clemente:
Phone: 949-492-8477
929 Calle Negocio, Suite G San Clemente, CA 92673. Email: info@family-assistance.org

Craigslist Orange County: From people in OC! :)  

(Tip: Always use caution when dealing with Craigslist, and meet in a safe public environment, with 2 people if possible)

• Orange County: Free Packaged Ready to Cook meal: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/zip/2763133989.html
• Mission Viejo: Food for 2 Families in need-for pick up. http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/zip/2766031384.html  
• Huntington Beach: NIV Bible on Tape: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/zip/2763066201.html
• Huntington Beach: Nativity Decor  http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/zip/2763069039.html
• Chatsworth: Furniture http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/zip/2762614516.html
• Cypress: Computer Games http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/zip/2761685841.html
• Tustin: Free Christmas Tree (live)  http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/zip/2763359681.html
• Newport Beach: Free Christmas Trees Fresh: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/zip/2764730059.html
• Irvine: Children's Books-used http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/zip/2764730059.html

Moving Truck Ford F350 on Fire San Clemente, CA

I drove by and saw an older man pouring a small bottle of water on flames from under the hood of a Ford F350 I believe, pulling a trailer from Pack Rat Moving company. It had driven and stopped atop a hill near some residential homes. I drove by and came back around a minute later and could see liquid or possibly oil or fuel under the truck with some flames under the truck. I pulled up to talk to the man pouring more water under the hood. I stopped next to the truck and the whole interior was on flames, the  man unaware as the hood blocked the windshield view. I yelled to get back, the truck could blow! He backed up.

A couple ladies were on their cell phones calling it in to the fire department. I yelled to one woman to tell the other moving truck to move up, and got out to yell the same to the other man. I pulled over nearby and after a couple more minutes a fire truck pulled up and immediately hosed the truck with some type of extinguishing spray. By this time there was a large plume of smoke. A couple ladies with their dogs waited and watched.

Vehicle Fire Tips:
As I learned, water is not good for a vehicle fire. Keep an extinguisher for emergencies, it is best to get everyone out of the vehicle and out of the way if there is a vehicle fire, stand 100 feet away at least and call 911. Water is not the right thing to put out this fire, check with your fire department what to do. More importantly, do not stand close to a vehicle in flames, it is very dangerous as many deaths have occurred from vehicle fires. I am very glad the people and homes nearby were not injured or damaged, as well as the possible belongings in the trailer seemed to be unharmed. I feel for the movers that had to deal with the ordeal, hopefully the truck was covered by insurance. I do not know what caused the fire.

Vehicle Fires

Good Orange County Free Craigslist Ads Alysa Good Stuff

Once again, I cannot help but post about the funny, strange, or interesting good stuff Free Craigslist ads. As always, be aware of scammers and spammers that frequent Craigslist. Have fun looking at my Alysa Good Stuff top free picks. For good deals I put links in bold. In a financially tough economy some people care about giving away to those who need. Give and you shall receive, but give with a joyful heart.

Check out recent December listings:

• Soda Vending Machine
• Pickle Game
• Building Miniature Furniture Book
• Clean Dirt (not dirty dirt hehe)
• Free room! "take this monstrous room"
• Futon Wood Frame Black -Deal!
• Dining Table and 8 Chairs
• Washing Machine
• Happy Drying!
• Bird Cage
• BIG Crate
• Fun- Jr Air Hockey Table
• Pretty Dolls for Needy Children
• Free X Box Dance Pads Games