Angel Society donates $36,500 to local nonprofits

FALLBROOK – A total of $36,500 in philanthropic fund donations was approved by the board of directors of the Angel Society in January and February of this year. They also planned a new feature for the thrift store, see details below.

Programs benefiting children included La Paloma's PTA library programs and playground equipment as well as Vallecitos School District programs. Fallbrook STEM Academy, Fallbrook Child Development Center and Unforgotten Faces also received funds.

Youth programs on the list were Fallbrook Youth Rugby, Fallbrook High School boys' lacrosse boosters, an Eagle Scout project and Rally for Children's Arts in the Park event. A donation was also made to Fallbrook Village Rotary for scholarships for Miss Fallbrook and Miss Teen Fallbrook Pageant winners.

The Angel Society has been supporting Fallbrook Boys and Girls Club for more than 30 years and their annual donation was made in February.

Other local recipients include the following. Fallbrook Smiles Project provides dental and medical screening at local schools and senior centers. Hope Clinic, located in Fallbrook, provides help for local women. Fallbrook Blanket Project benefits seniors, local hospitals and more while the Veterans of Foreign Wars' local facility offers many activities for disabled veterans and others.

Area recipients of funds include San Diego Rescue Mission which has many programs to help needy in several locations in San Diego County. Interfaith is a long-standing program in North County which provides food, temporary shelter and services for families and seniors in need.

Directors set up the area upstairs March 1 for a Bridal Expo which will last the whole month of March. The expo features wedding gowns and party attire including shoes and evening bags. Items for a reception include silver, Champagne flutes, china, frames, cake toppers and more.

Visitors are reminded to visit the jewelry case that is always filled. Thanks to many donors, items are added daily.

The Angel Society is currently reviewing scholarships that will be awarded to local high school students this year. Philanthropy committee reviews requests from nonprofit organizations for donations at monthly meetings.

The Angel Society generates funds through sales at its Angel Thrift Store which is owned and operated by volunteers. There are no paid employees.

Angel Thrift Store is located at 1002 S. Main Ave. in Fallbrook and is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations are accepted 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Submitted by Angel Thrift Store.