"Stuff That Bus"

The annual Stuff-a-Bus is back and bigger than ever! Join the Antelope Valley Transit Authority this holiday season to help collect toys and clothing for needy children. The Stuff-a-Bus collection events will be held on December 5th at the West Lancaster Walmart (Valley Central Way), December 6th at the West Palmdale Walmart (10th Street West), December 12th at "A Magical BLVD Christmas" on Lancaster BLVD, and December 13th at the Antelope Valley Mall. All toys and clothing items will be donated to the Children's Center of the Antelope Valley, Grace Resource Center, SAVES, The Child and Family Guidance Center, the Children's Bureau of the Antelope Valley and the Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation.

Help AVTA collect new toys and clothes for local children in need this holiday season.
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Come out and support our toy drive! Dec. 5th - 12pm to 5pm  West Lancaster Walmart (Valley Central Way) Dec. 6th - 10am to 5pmWest Palmdale Walmart (10th Street West) Dec. 12th - 5pm to 9pm  A Magical BLVD Christmas - Downtown Lancaster  Dec. 13th - 11am to 5pm Antelope Valley Mall

All donations will benefit needy children in the Antelope Valley. 

Hope for the Holidays

    

The season of giving is year-round in the Antelope Valley and goes into overdrive at the end of each year during the holiday season.

The Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation’s ninth annual Caring for the Community dinner service and toy distribution is scheduled for December 12, 2015, at the University of Antelope Valley.

The Foundation is proud to announce Jason Scot and Band will perform live at the PEC in a benefit concert to assist in the donations for this upcoming community event. Special guests will include Wildside and Distant Skies.

Jason Scot has successfully made the transition from Rocker to one of today’s best country solo artists and he is getting hotter by the minute. Some of his hits include: Where the Sun Shines, I Wanna Know, Rock This Country, and You’re the Girl.

We are asking the community to help our neighbors and bring a non-perishable food item to the concert and have a great time for a great cause.

Hope for the Holidays
A benefit concert in support of the 9th Annual Caring for the Community
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Doors open at 6: PM Show 7: PM Advance sales $10 (www.uavpec.com)
Bring a non-perishable food item

The Pioneer Event Center (The PEC) is located at 45000 Valley Central Way, Lancaster, CA.

The Marco & Sandra Johnson Foundation Accepting Donations in Preparation for Ninth Annual 'Caring for the Community'

The University of Antelope Valley continues to show its commitment to our community by hosting the Ninth Annual “Caring for the Community” event on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at the UAV Sierra Highway campus. Started by UAV founders, Marco and Sandra Johnson, Caring for the Community had humble beginnings, as the Johnson family distributed flyers throughout our community themselves, serving approximately 20-30 people in its first year.

Last year, 2014, UAV served a holiday meal with all the trimmings to over 2,000 attendees and more than 2,500 toys distributed to children, and families in need received much needed warm clothing. “It was a wonderful day all around, but the most memorable part for me was seeing the joy on the faces of the parents and their children, as they sat with Santa and received gifts,” stated UAV Banquet Manager Pam Mazor. “Whether it was a doll or a bike, the way the children’s eyes lit up was so inspiring, and I think we all walked away that day feeling the true holiday spirit.”

However, catering to the needs of our community is an extensive undertaking and were it not for the support of city leaders, members of our community, and local businesses coming together to help make the event possible, it may not have succeeded.

Last year’s Caring for the Community exceeded everyone’s expectations! The community rose to the occasion, and more than 100 volunteers enlisted and approximately 400 articles of clothing; including jackets, jeans, hats, gloves and other winter wear was donated for families in need.


UAV is accepting donations of new or very gently worn winter coats/blankets/accessories, un-opened toys, or non-perishable food items. Please deliver to the UAV campus front lobby until December 11, 2015.

University of Antelope Valley
44055 N. Sierra Highway
Lancaster, CA 93534

Those interested in volunteering time, please contact Laura Bishop at (661) 726-1911 x126 or via email at laura.bishop@uav.edu

Lopes For Life

Marco and Sandra Johnson made a commitment years ago to always give back to the Antelope Valley community, and that is exactly what they have done.

Antelope Valley High School (AVHS) vs. Knight High at the Lopes’ homecoming football game Friday, October 16, 2015. The game kicks off at 7:05 PM at Mays Field in the Brent Newcomb Stadium, where during halftime new members will be inducted into the AVHS Hall of Fame including legendary rocker, Frank Zappa. Half time festivities will also include alumni Marco & Sandra Johnson presenting their annual financial support to the Athletics & Arts Departments on behalf of the Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation.

The Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation is a charitable, nonprofit organization established to assist individuals and families in need throughout the Antelope Valley region of Southern California. The Foundation advances this mission primarily through its work to provide charitable services including but not limited to the promotion of education, scholarships, clothing and food provisions.

Friday, October 16, 2015, will mark the seventh annual installment of a 10-year, $100,000 commitment made by the Johnsons, who are this year asking other alumni to help out by volunteering time and skills at AVHS.

Principal Mrs. Jodie Radford said in 2014, “AVHS Alumni, Marco and Sandra Johnson, made a selfless pledge of support personally and financially. They have been instrumental in the success of AVHS donor program and their contributions have helped instill pride in our school through the support of arts and athletics. They are tangible examples of generosity, commitment, and pride in our school and community.”

“It’s hard to put into words how much the Johnson’s support has meant to our school, community and the students. They are an inspiration and excellent role models,” said AVHS Vice Principal Brett D’Errico preceding last year’s donation.

The athletic and art programs at AVHS were instrumental in training and development for the Johnsons as they focused their attention in high school on professions in both fields. Marco saw his dream of becoming a professional football player in the NFL come true, and Sandra followed her dream and became a professional dancer. “A portion of our foundation was built at AVHS, it’s where we learned hard work and dedication to self and teams. We want each student today to have these same opportunities through athletics and performing arts,” said Marco Johnson.

Marco and Sandra Johnson were recognized for their contributions in education and inducted into the First Annual AVHS Hall of Fame in 2012; Marco was also recognized as a member of the 1983 CIF Championship team.