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CARSON, Calif. (Friday, Nov. 20, 2015) ­ The StubHub Center Foundation and LA Galaxy Foundation will host the 12th Annual Thanksgiving Foundations' Feast at StubHub Center¹s American Express Stadium Club on Monday, Nov. 23 at 4 p.m. PT. As part of the event, LA Galaxy players as well as staff from both the LA Galaxy, StubHub Center, United States Tennis Association (USTA), and StubHub Los Angeles locations will help serve a complete Thanksgiving meal to 250 local children and families in need through the LA Galaxy¹s 20 for Twenty community program.

An annual tradition at StubHub Center since 2003, this year¹s event will feature the serving of a full Thanksgiving buffet, including turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings. Arts & crafts, activities, and gift bags will also be provided. This year, kids will also have the opportunity to participate in a Camp for Kids soccer clinic before dinner presented by StubHub at 2 p.m. PT at StubHub Center¹s Field 5.

The Foundations will host families from Los Angeles Children and Family Services, The Salvation Army Red Shield, Koinonia Family Services, El Nido Family Services, New Image Homeless Shelter, Elizabeth Learning Center, Children's Institute, Inc., Counseling4Kids, Trinity Youth Center, Casa Pacifica, and Casa Libre. 

20 for Twenty is a year-long initiative featuring the implementation of 20 unique community service acts to celebrate the Galaxy¹s 20th season in Major League Soccer. The Galaxy has previously hosted a Build Day with Habitat of Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, participated in Read Across America, visited partner CHLA, worked with Heal the Bay to help clean Redondo Beach and hosted an volunteer impact day with the LA Regional Food Bank, among others. For a full description of 20 for Twenty events, visit www.lagalaxy.com/foundation/20fortwenty.  

This year¹s Thanksgiving Foundations¹ Feast is made possible by donations from the LA Galaxy, StubHub Center, United States Soccer Federation (USSF), Ramp Tennis/First Break, Levy Restaurants, Coca-Cola, StubHub, McDonald's, Ralph's/Food 4 Less, Marie Callender's, Bulletproof Coffee, LAUSD Homeless Education Program, BF Construction and Bristol Farms.

The StubHub Center Foundation has partnered with The City of Carson Chamber of Commerce and will be collecting new unwrapped toys and books for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots and The City of Carson Sheriff Department Toy Drive during the 12th Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive starting December 1, 2015 through December 16, 2015. The toys will be delivered by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and City of Carson Sheriff Department to children in need, ages 2-13, in the city of Carson. All toy donations can be dropped off at the StubHub Center¹s main lobby on weekdays from 9 a.m. ­ 5 p.m. PT.

 

WHAT: 12th Annual Thanksgiving Foundations' Feast hosted by the StubHub Center Foundation

               and the LA Galaxy Foundation

WHEN: Monday, November 23

  • Camp for Kids soccer clinic: 2 p.m. PT
  • Thanksgiving Dinner served for children and families: 4 p.m. PT

WHERE: American Express Stadium Club

               StubHub Center

               18400 Avalon Blvd., Suite 200

               Carson, CA 90746 

WHO: LA Galaxy Players

               LA Galaxy and StubHub Center staff

 

NOTES: Media interested in attending should contact one of the members of the StubHub Center Communications Department. Parking for media in attendance will be available at Lot 15.

 

 

ABOUT THE STUBHUB CENTER FOUNDATION

StubHub Center Foundation a 501c(3) organization was established to provide financial and in-kind support for educational, recreational and social service programs which improve the lives of young people in the Greater Southern California region. The foundation has a particular focus on serving the area immediately surrounding StubHub Center, located in the City of Carson. The StubHub Center staff spends countless hours giving back to our community every year through programs, events, scholarships, and youth ticket donations.

ABOUT LA GALAXY FOUNDATION

The LA Galaxy Foundation (LAGF), the 501c(3) organization associated with the LA Galaxy, is dedicated to assisting the community in which the team lives, works, and plays. LA Galaxy players, coaches, alumni and staff spend countless hours giving back to the community at local schools, hospitals, fields, and events. The LAGF continually strives to aid organizations that meet its mission of supporting and creating education, health, and soccer-related activities and programs for youth in the greater Los Angeles area.

 

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