SLASH And Wife Solicit Holiday Donations For Needy Foster Families

This holiday season, VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash and his wife Perla Hudson are working in tandem with the Los Angeles County Department of Children's Services and reaching out to the public for help meeting the needs of foster families. Slash and Perla have "adopted" various families in Los Angeles County and are gathering basic items (clothing, food, school supplies, diapers, etc.) to donate to each family. In addition, Slash has auctioned off his own Hummer on eBay, with the proceeds donated to the families.

Below is a list of specific items needed by this Friday, December 21 so the items can be delivered before Christmas. (Donations will also be accepted after that time.). They should be dropped off at Premier Business Management Group, LLP, 15260 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 1700, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 in care of Lisa Ferguson. Please provide only new or nearly new items. Any of the requested items listed below that are not donated will be purchased for the families, so financial contributions toward this effort are also greatly appreciated.

Here's a list of each family's specific needs:

Note: All families are in need of grocery story gift cards (Ralph's, Food 4 Less, etc.),food (especially canned goods) and clothing.

* Girl (age 1, size 18 months)
* Boy (age 2, size 24 months/2T)
* Boy (age 3, size 3T or 4T)

- Toddler/baby toys
- Maternity clothes and baby products for mother
- Food

* Boy (age 3, size 4/shoe size 8.5)
* Girl (age 4, size 5/shoe size 10)
* Boy (age 5, size 6/shoe size 11.5)

- Clothing for all kids, especially winter clothing (jackets, coats, sweaters, shirts, pants, and shoes)
- Diapers (size 5) for youngest boy, a car seat and all types of children’s items
- Backpack for girl for school

The mother is also in need of a winter coat/jacket and appropriate business attire for interviews (size Medium, petite in height).

* Girl (age 10, size 12-14, shoe size 4)

- Winter clothing (jackets, pants, sweaters)
- Games and toys
- Small refrigerator (new or used)
- Dining table and chairs
- Household supplies (blankets, sheets, towels and all manner of every day essentials).

* Boy (size 6)
* Twins - Boy and Girl (size 3)
* Girl (size 9 months)

- Clothing for the children
- Diapers (size 3) and baby wipes
- Blankets/sheets for the children's twin size beds (2 beds)
- 1 double seat stroller
- Toys for the children: Cinderella dolls, Cinderella house, Dora toys/dolls/movies, Diego toys, Spongebob toys/movies, strawberry shortcake toys.

* Boy (2 Years old, size 2T)
* Girl (6 Months old, size 9 months)
* Mother (size Medium; jeans size 3/shoe size 6)

- Work attire for mother of young twins
- Computer (mother is seeking any kind of part-time work)
- Diapers (size 4 and 5) and baby wipes
- Double stroller