City’s flagship event lends residents' muscle.

On October 25th, Santa Clarita residents will lend a helping
hand to 32 projects across the SCV.

All the effort is a part of Make A Difference Day, which
rounds up volunteers each year to work together, making our town a better place
to live.

Over 1,100 residents have already committed to donate their
Saturdays to the cause, which will take place at 43 locations across town. The
event is sponsored by Hands On Santa Clarita (HOSC).

“This is extremely gratifying to all of us who serve on the
Board for HOSC”, indicated Wade Reynolds, Board President.  “For the last eight years the number of
projects and volunteers has continued to increase.  “Knowing that over this many SCV residents
want to donate their time and talents proves how special this community is”.

This year Boston Scientific Neuromodulation is serving as
the presenting sponsor for Make A Difference Day.  “As one of the largest employers in the Santa
Clarita Valley, we owe it to our community to give back”, stated Michael
Onuscheck, Senior Vice President, Boston
Scientific & President, Neuromodulation, who is serving as Honorary
Chairman of the event.  “Make A
Difference Day touches the foundation of our community and strengthens its
future.  We are very proud to be the
presenting sponsor of Make A Difference Day”.

Make A Difference Day will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, with the MDD Kick-off
Rally at Westfield ValenciaTownCenter
which will include a light breakfast, an overview of the event and the SCV
All-Star Cheerleaders.  This will also
serve as the opportunity for volunteers to obtain their t-shirt and prepare to
get stared at 8:45.  If you are interested in volunteering please
refer to the information below.

For more than a decade HandsOn Santa Clarita (formerly the
Volunteer Resource Center of SCV) has been assisting nonprofit, community,
volunteer and youth organizations throughout the Santa Clarita Valley and
nearby communities. It is dedicated to bringing together local community-service
organizations with businesses and residents to make the community a better
place to live, work and thrive. In addition to providing volunteers, HandsOn
Santa Clarita offers training and other tools to help local nonprofit and
community-service organizations better serve their constituents. For more
information call 661.294.2573 or visit www.VolunteerInSCV.org.