The City of Beverly Hills Human Relations Commission in partnership with the Community Services Department kicked off Kindness Week in Beverly Hills with a donation drive for several local non-profit organizations at the weekly Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market on Feb. 11. Alexandria House collected cleaning supplies and laundry detergent for their clients. Sole Brothers received lightly-used athletic shoes. The Midnight Mission, which operates homeless shelters in downtown Los Angeles, collected all types of clothing, and Undies for Everyone collected new underwear for children. Beverly Hills community members were generous in their donations and brought items throughout the day. The Midnight Mission collected so many items that an extra truck was needed to assist in transporting them to their downtown facility. Additionally, the Teen Advisory Committee joined in the festivities by hosting a friendship bracelet-making station, as well as writing Valentine cards for senior citizens attending the Beverly Hills Active Adults Club’s Valentine’s Dance. To learn more about Beverly Hills Kindness Week, visit beverlyhills.org/kindnessweek.
