Menifee, CA October 16, 2014 – Gloria Sanchez of The OASIS, a small retirement community in the city, just began planning for her 8th year, of organizing and supervising The Oasis “Spark of Love” toy drive for needy children throughout the city.
Even before the season’s decorations appear, Sanchez, who is also a candidate for Menifee City Council, District #4, is working with local area fire departments laying the groundwork for this year’s program.
Spark of Love works in conjunction with several other charitable organizations, both giving and receiving toys and donations.
Each year, The Oasis program has been the recipient of Spark of Love performance awards for outstanding contribution to the program. Fire engines make numerous trips loading toys, which include such large objects as bicycles, video games sporting goods and hundreds of other toys, where they are collected and distributed.
Helping local children is just one of the Sanchez’ community projects. She is also active with the Council on Aging, and many other senior living programs throughout the city, region and the state of California.
