Renowned Los Angeles Community Leader Sweet Alice Harris to be Honored on World Charity Day

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Renowned Los Angeles community leader, Sweet Alice Harris, will be honored for her 30+ years of charitable service to the Los Angeles and Watts community on World Charity Day. Sweet Alice Harris is the founder and executive director of The Parents of Watts organization, a local youth outreach group that provides mental heath assistance, child development and learning opportunities for underprivileged children, and safe havens for battered women and families in need.

Susie Hyman of Susie's Deals Specialty Stores has partnered with The Parents of Watts organization to create an interactive charity drive gift card program, and will match 10% of any funds donated. Susie's Deals Specialty Stores offers a variety of merchandise ranging from clothing, school supplies, toiletries, houseware products, and more all for $5.99 or less. This never before done donation method eliminates the need for administrative cost supplementation, and allows customers and donors alike to purchase a gift card in any denomination at a local Susie's Deals store location, or on their website http://www.SusiesDeals.com, and give directly to the cause at hand. Gift cards will be sent to The Parents of Watts organization, and a tax write off receipt will be (e)mailed back in return.

To celebrate the launch of the interactive charity drive, Sweet Alice Harris and Susie Hyman will be teaming together for an exciting afternoon kick off affair to take place on October 10, 2010, from 3:00-5:00 PM at 6039 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90042.

Children from The Parents of Watts organization and shoppers will be able to enjoy music and food provided by Susie's Deals. Syndicated news stations, public figures, politicians, and The Los Angeles Times will also be on site for coverage. Come support The Parents of Watts organization and Susie's Deals in their initiatives to help change the face of minority by strengthening the Los Angeles community through leadership, work force awareness, and positive image building.

SOURCE Susie's Deals