St. Anthony Foundation to Join Target Event to Bring Joy to Families & Children this Holiday Season

MEDIA ALERT

Media Contact:
Sally Haims | Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
(415) 254-5884 | SHaims@stanthonysf.org

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10, 2024 – St. Anthony Foundation is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming Heroes and Helpers Target Event, a community-driven initiative that spreads holiday cheer to local families while fostering connections between children and first responders.

Taking place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Target San Francisco West Store, the event will bring together over 150 participants, including children, families, officers from local law enforcement, and firefighters. This unique holiday event is designed to inspire joy, build community bonds, and provide a meaningful shopping experience for families in need. Hot cocoa and sweet treats will also be provided.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, over 11,000 children live below the federal poverty threshold in San Francisco. This statistic underscores the importance of initiatives like the Heroes and Helpers event, which provides holiday gifts to children in need, fostering joy and community support during the holiday season.

“Heroes and Helpers is a testament to the power of community,” said Dr. Larry Kwan, CEO of St. Anthony Foundation. “We are honored to partner with Target, the police and fire departments, and other local nonprofits to bring smiles to children and families during the holiday season.”

MEDIA CONTACT: Sally Haims, (415) 254-5884

Media Information:
Media outlets are invited to cover this heartwarming event.
Note: Photographs of attendees wearing lanyards are strictly prohibited to respect their privacy.

About St. Anthony Foundation
Located in the heart of the Tenderloin, St. Anthony Foundation is one of the largest, primarily privately funded whole-person care providers in San Francisco and a place of great love. We offer essential services, health care, and employment informed by our Franciscan values and evidence-based best practices for people experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction. Our goal is to build trust over time with individuals and to give each person the tools and opportunity to sustainably exit homelessness. We offer a welcoming healing community, a pathway to stability, and a model for broader change.