2,500 Children Will Get Free Backpack at Chivas USA vs. Portland Timbers Match

Published on July 17, 2012 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Club Deportivo Chivas USA News Release


CARSON, Calif. (Tuesday, June 17, 2012) - Chivas USA, Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission and FundaciÃ"n Chivas de CorazÃ"n USA will be equipping 2,500 children, free of charge, from City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Centers, Youth Policy Institute, Inner City Arts, to name a few, with new backpacks for the upcoming school year. The backpack distribution will take place prior to the Chivas USA vs. Portland Timbers match, Wednesday, July 18 at The Home Depot Center.

This is the first of many events in which Chivas USA organization and Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission will partner in providing services to low income and at-risk youth. For additional information on the event please contact Rowan Vansleve, General Manager of Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission (818) 392-0020 or Alicia Mendoza, Senior Manager of Business Development, Chivas USA (310) 630-4550 ext. 3629.

What: 2,500 children to receive free backpack for upcoming school year

When: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 1:00 p.m. PT

Where: The Home Depot Center

18400 Avalon Boulevard

Carson, CA 90746

Who: Chivas USA, Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission and FundaciÃ"n Chivas de CorazÃ"n USA

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