November 2024 Edition

Give Back this Holiday Season

There are many opportunities to help Brea families and individuals that are in need. These opportunities range from providing gifts, monetary donations, and volunteering. The community's kindness makes a real difference to brighten up the outlook of families and individuals this season.
Adopt-a-Senior – Donate gifts to fulfil a senior’s wish list. Call (714) 990-775 for more information. 

Adopt-a-Family – This program assists Brea families experiencing financial hardships or circumstances that may prevent them from providing food, clothing, and gifts for their families during the holiday season. Please contact the Brea Resource Center at (714) 990-7150 or visit here for the application and more information. The deadline to apply is Monday, November 25, 2024. 

Angel Tree – Choose a gift tag to provide gifts to older adults who may be isolated or lack local support. Trees will be at the Brea Mall from December 6-15. Volunteer shifts are needed from December 9-11. Call (714) 990-7750 to sign up.    

Brea Community Emergency Council – A non-profit charity that collects cash donations to provide gift cards to families and seniors year-round. Mail checks to BCEC PO Box 8624 Brea, CA 92821.

Food Distributions – Donate your time at monthly events hosted by Living Hope Community Church and Southlands Church.   For dates, follow Neighbors Pantry on Instagram and Facebook @theneighorspantry.

Fired Up for Giving – Drop off new, unwrapped toys to any Brea Fire Station or City facility between November 21-December 13. 

Wish Tree – Gift card donations that help serve Brea residents with practical needs year-round. Look for Wish Tree displays at the Brea Civic Center (3^rd floor), Brea Community Center, or Resource Center. Call (714) 990 7150 for more information. 

Volunteer in Brea -Make an impact by donating your time year-round. The City’s reimagined volunteer program helps in finding opportunities throughout the community. Visit cityofbrea.net/volunteering. 

Election Security in Orange County

Election security is a top priority for the Orange County Registrar of Voters. Security measures for the 2024 Presidential General Election include: 

• Test the accuracy of all ballot scanners before and after the election. 
• Hand count ballots from at least 1% of all precincts – randomly selected – to ensure the voting system tally is accurate. 
• Confirm with the Secretary of State before and after the election that the certified voting system software has not been modified.

Additionally, all votes are cast on paper ballots, and the vote tally system is not connected to the internet. The Orange County Registrar of Voters has partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security, State and local law enforcement, and the District Attorney’s office. 

Registered voters have four safe and secure options to return their ballots in Orange County. You can vote by mail or return your ballot to a Ballot Drop Box or a Vote Center. 

You can vote in-person at any of the Vote Centers, too. All four ways ensure that your ballot will be received by the Registrar of Voters. You can track your ballot through all steps of the process with OC Ballot Express. You also have the option to sign up for text and email updates. ocvote.gov/track 

Remember, when filling out and returning your ballot, “Vote Easy. Vote Secure.”

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