Gregory Bradbard: How holiday events help bond communities in affordable housing

Blanca Arellano is not your typical Santa, but her job duties sure reflected one of Santa’s elves this time of year. As the holidays approached, Blanca hosted three parties for some 750 residents at local affordable housing communities.
With the support of multiple Savi Ranch businesses and community organizations, two parties took place recently at the Villa Plumosa and Oakcrest Terrace apartments in Yorba Linda. Kids streamed through the doors, excitedly waiting for the evening’s s