Alpha Connection

Dear Friend of Alpha Connection,

This Thanksgiving season, Alpha Connection Youth & Family Services is preparing to once again bless our community with our Annual Turkey Tailgate Giveaway. On Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., we will gather at our Apple Valley campus to distribute 350 turkeys to local families, seniors, and veterans in need.

But we cannot do this without you.

Across America, millions of households are struggling with food insecurity. According to Feeding America, more than 34 million people, including 9 million children, face hunger each year. Here in California, food banks report record demand as families battle the double impact of inflation and rising housing costs. Since 2020, grocery prices have risen by nearly 25%, with staples like turkey, eggs, and dairy seeing some of the highest increases. What was once a simple holiday meal has become out of reach for too many of our neighbors.

For many families in the High Desert, the Turkey Tailgate is more than a giveaway, it’s hope. It’s a reminder that they are not forgotten, that dignity and compassion can meet them at their point of need. With your help, Alpha Connection can provide not just food, but comfort and connection during this season of gratitude.

We invite you to partner with us by becoming a Turkey Tailgate Sponsor:

·       $50 –   Supporter of Alpha

·       $100 – Friend of Alpha

·       $250 – Alpha Pal

·       $500 – Alpha Connection Gold Donor

Your tax-deductible gift will directly purchase turkeys and holiday essentials for those who might otherwise go without. Together, we can ensure that our most vulnerable, seniors living on fixed incomes, veterans who have sacrificed for our nation, and families working hard to make ends meet, experience the joy of a warm Thanksgiving meal.

We know that times are challenging for everyone, but your generosity can transform this season for hundreds of households. Imagine the smile of a child seeing a holiday table full of food, the relief of a parent spared the choice between rent and groceries, the gratitude of a veteran who knows their community remembers them.

Please join us in making this vision a reality. Your support today will put food on tables and hope in hearts.

To donate, please visit alphaconnection.org/donation or call us directly at (760) 247-7930 Checks may be sent to 22675 Anoka Rd. Apple Valley, CA 92308.

On behalf of all of us at Alpha Connection, thank you for being part of this mission of compassion. Together, we can make this Thanksgiving brighter for our community.

With gratitude,

Barron Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
Alpha Connection Youth & Family Services

https://alphaconnection.org 760-247-7930

Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Community Partners,

We are excited to announce that Alpha Connection Youth & Family Services, in partnership with 360 Human Services, will be hosting a Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at our Corporate Office/Choice Medical Center site, located at 18522 Hwy 18, Apple Valley, CA 92307.

This drive-thru event is aimed at helping families prepare for the upcoming school year by providing the first 300 youth (ages 18 and under) with free backpacks filled with essential school supplies. In addition, we will be presenting 10 local teachers with fully stocked classroom supply baskets—acknowledging that many educators often purchase classroom items out of their own pockets.

We kindly ask for your support in helping us spread the word by sharing the attached flyer through your networks, social media platforms, and community spaces. If you’re in a position to do so, we also welcome any donations or sponsorships—no matter how small—that will help us continue to bridge the gap for students and educators in need.

Your support makes a real difference, and together, we can help ensure every child gets off to a strong start this school year.

With gratitude,

Barron WilsonChief Executive Officer
Alpha Connection Youth & Family Services

 (760) 247-7930

 barron@alphaconnection.org

Join us for the Alpha Connection “Healing Hooves” Equine Therapy Program!
This special event introduces youth to the powerful benefits of equine-assisted activities such as horse riding, grooming, and stable care. The program offers hands-on experiences that help build trust, reduce anxiety, boost self-esteem, and improve communication. Want to know how connecting with horses can help transform a young life? Come find out!

We would like to thank everyone involved in our Turkey give away.