Burbank Coordinating Council Archives

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Some of the Holiday Baskets delivered to needy families in Burbank December 12, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, December 16, 2015

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550 Holiday Baskets delivered, more than 100 bikes needed

Around 550 families are enjoying some holiday cheer thanks to a huge effort by hundreds of volunteers in Burbank. Last Saturday from a staging area at George Washington Elementary School over on North Lincoln Street, weeks of food collection and donations culminated with the delivered of Holiday Baskets to eligible families with children. Earlier this week at the Burbank City Council […]

Monday, December 7, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, December 7, 2015

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Bikes urgently needed for Burbank Holiday Basket Program

An urgent call went out in Burbank today for 150 bicycles for some hopeful kids. Former Burbank City Council member/volunteer, Dave Golonski, made the plea at today’s Burbank Coordinating Council meeting/luncheon at the Little White Chapel on North Avon Street here in B-town. During an update on the annual Holiday Basket Program, Golonski announced the BCC had received requests for […]

Friday, December 4, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, December 4, 2015

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Holiday Baskets food drive in Burbank tomorrow

The annual Holiday Basket Program in Burbank is heading into its final week, with a major citywide food drive tomorrow, December 5. Volunteers will be outside local grocery stores asking for food donations from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Last year over 550 needy families, including more than 2,300 individuals, received holiday gifts of mostly food, clothing, and toys from […]

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, December 3, 2014

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Burbank Holiday Baskets Program gets major donation

Preparations are in full swing for the annual Holiday Baskets program, which provides gifts for low-income families with children in Burbank schools. The program got a huge boost from the Bob Hope Airport Holiday Charity Committee at the Burbank Coordinating Council December first meeting last Monday. Several members of the committee, Sherri Himelstein, Lucy Burghdorf, and Rachael Warecki, showed up to […]

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Three BCR clients perfromed Christmas carols at the Burbank Coordinating Council meeting in Burbank December 2, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, December 22, 2013

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Photo Gallery: Singing Christmas carols

Some special entertainment at the December Burbank Coordinating Council meeting/luncheon at the Little White Chapel, 1711 North Avon Street in Burbank. Three BCR clients sang Christmas carols, while their director Julie Larsen looked on with pride. BCR is a Burbank non-profit that provides day care and activities for children and adults with developmental disabilities. It has operated in Burbank since […]

Thursday, December 5, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, December 5, 2013

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“Holiday Basket Program” food drive this Saturday: volunteers needed

It’s that time of year again. The annual “Holiday Basket Program” is in full swing and volunteers are needed to help provide a little of the Christmas cheer to some low-income families with school age children in Burbank. The Burbank Coordinating Council is the lead organizer and it gets assistance from “… churches, PTAs, studios, individuals, businesses, clubs, city offices, and […]

Monday, March 11, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 11, 2013

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Flashback to the BCC 80th anniversary bash

A big turnout for the 80th anniversary luncheon/celebration for the Burbank Coordinating Council on Monday, March 4, 2013. As a member, I joined many of the BCC faithful in attending this bash along with invited guests, volunteers from various non-profits, community leaders and activists. Also there, some of the Burbank city staff and officials, including Vice-Mayor Emily Gabel-Luddy. On hand […]

Thursday, December 13, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, December 13, 2012

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Burbank Holiday Basket Program needs money and volunteers

The Holiday Basket Program is kicking into high gear with deliveries planned for this Saturday. The program provides Christmas gifts and cheer for hundreds of Burbank families who would otherwise have a very grim or sparse holiday. Last year, over 500 families, including 1400 children, received a Holiday Basket filled with gifts and food. This past weekend, a citywide food […]

Friday, December 7, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, December 7, 2012

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Food drive tomorrow for Holiday Basket Program

Share the spirit of giving by donating to the Holiday Basket Program food drive this weekend. The food drive will be going on citywide. For more than 60 years, the Burbank Coordinating Council has been heading up the Holiday Basket Program, which provides gift baskets and food to more than 500 families whose children are on the free or reduced […]