Your Poinsettia Purchase Can Make a Difference

Decorate with holiday plants and help local families
27th annual poinsettia sale benefits child abuse prevention agency

Poinsettias make thoughtful gifts for friends, family and clients, and add a touch of elegance to homes and offices. Most importantly, a purchase helps the Parent Resource Center (PRC) continue its mission to build strong, healthy families and prevent child abuse in Stanislaus County. The local non-profit agency will hold its 27th annual poinsettia fundraiser with pre-orders taken only through 12 noon on Nov. 22. This is an earlier date than in past years.

The florist quality poinsettias add a touch of elegance to offices and homes. Poinsettia plants are available in traditional Christmas red and are wrapped in foil. Prices per plant are $16 for regular-sized, locally sourced red plants from Duarte Nursery. Also available are large red poinsettias for $33. Cases are also available at a discount and include local delivery.

Orders are taken only through noon on Nov. 22 with poinsettias available for pick up on Dec. 1. To place orders call (209) 549-8193 or email [email protected]. Secure online ordering is available at https://parent-resource-center.square.site/.

For 30 years the PRC has served thousands of children and families with parenting education, nutrition and health sessions, resources and supportive services as well as with emergency food, diapers and formula. Mostly recently the agency added supportive services for the elder population. Services are provided at no cost at the agency’s 5th Street and Airport Neighborhood sites. The Parent Resource Center is funded in part through partnership with Stanislaus County, First 5 Stanislaus, various grants, donations, and fundraisers such as the poinsettia sales. Visit www.prcfamilies.org for information.