THE EVENT: Cardboard Box City 2009   ----  Camping out for the homeless. This is a very visual event with plenty of activities and entertainment for all ages. More than a hundred supporters and volunteers will give up part of their weekend and their warm beds to spend a night out in the open to help local homeless families.  Back in 2007, there were 1000 homeless children without shelter on an average night in the San Fernando Valley.  These children are part of homeless families. The bad economy and unforeseen financial hardships have pushed the number of homeless families up 30 % from 2007-2008.  

THE LOCATION:   The participants will huddle in their own makeshift cardboard box homes and tents in the parking lot of the First Presbyterian Church on 521 East Olive Avenue in Burbank 91501. The camp out kicks off on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 4 p.m. and wrap up the next morning, Sunday, September 27 at 7 a.m..

THE PURPOSE:  In order to raise awareness of homeless and to support the work of the Family Promise East San Fernando Valley, residents of Box City raise pledges and or contributions of a $100 or more. The goal is $20,000 and we’re on our way!

WHO WE ARE: Family Promise East San Fernando Valley helps mobilize communities to provide safe shelter, meals and support services for homeless kids and their parents in partnership with the local faith congregations. We are now one of 140 Family Promise affiliates across the country. Family Promise is a national nonprofit committed to helping low-income families achieve lasting independence.

CONTACT:  Family Promise East San Fernando Valley
10153 ½ Riverside Dr. #470, Toluca Lake, CA 91602 
Media Inquiries: Jenny Smith: jenny.smith@gmail.com or 818-845-4822
E-mail: info@family promiseESFV.org      
More information and photos is included in attached brochure and available on the website: www.familypromiseESFV.org