LAMORINDA WEEKLY | Village Associates helps families keep Thanksgiving traditions alive


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Village Associates, an independent real estate brokerage firm in Orinda, continued its Thanksgiving tradition of helping families in need with children at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland by preparing and providing over 75 meals, supplies and support.

When a child is admitted at Children's Hospital Oakland, many of these families live in temporary housing close to the hospital. In conjunction with Social Services, Village Associates and its 30 agents, bought, organized and presented baskets of meals and supplies for families on Nov. 14.

Organizers said the feeling of home is not something every family gets this time of year. "This is our 14th year of supporting families who are dealing with extenuating medical circumstances. It's our way of making the holiday feel more personal and special for them."