Dilbeck Real Estate held its annual winter clothing drive from Nov. 2 through Dec. 9. The company donated over 120 bags of warm clothing and blankets.
Sales partners from Dilbeck’s 14 offices contributed warm clothing and blankets to agencies helping people in need. The donations benefited Union Station Homeless Services, the Salvation Army, San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission, Assistance League of Santa Clarita and National Charity League’s Fibber McGee’s Closet thrift shop.
“A few years ago, a former employee asked if we still needed to do the clothing drive, as it was a lot of work. Without hesitation, I said absolutely, it was really important to my dad. When he first started the drive, he shared a story about being cold as a child. Even here in sunny Los Angeles there are so many who seek warmth this time of year. Each time we put on a sweater or a coat, there is someone out there who doesn’t have one. It is important that we continue to share with them,” said Mark Dilbeck, president of Dilbeck Real Estate.
The company also held its annual free Santa Photo and Toy Drive event, with over 400 people participating across all offices.
Each of the 14 Dilbeck offices opened its doors to the neighboring community, providing a holiday experience with cookies, crafts and Santa.
Participants were encouraged to bring one unwrapped toy to donate to a local nonprofit organization.
“We are so lucky to have a very special Santa. Kids who believe but may be getting old enough to doubt Santa’s reality have come to our offices to visit their one, very same, true Santa, who they may have visited for the first time before they could talk. His beard is real. He is real. The joy he spreads is real. It’s fun to be part of that joy and to share something a bit special at this most wonderful time of the year,” Dilbeck said.
The community donated 10 bags of toys benefiting local nonprofit organizations, including Hillsides, Five-Acres and Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services.
