_PNG.png){kind=logo}
All links found here
What does A Needy Wilmington mean ?
is one that is a designation that is especially important. It describes those who are in want marked by a lack of affection, attention, or emotional support within Wilmington.
Welcome to information page for the
2024 9th Annual Operation Pilot Wheel | Adopt a Pilot
* 12/17 GOAL ACHIEVED *
32 BHS Students and 167 of their family members
4 WPE Students and 14 of their family members
have all been adopted !
This Christmas, you Captains and Community members all came together to make a difference in the lives of 32 Banning High School students and their 167 family members, as well as 4 Wilmington Park Elementary students and their 14 family members who are in need. By adopting a family, you brought warmth, joy, and love to their holiday season.
Additionally, we would like to thank Olga Gonzalez and Veronica Martin from the Parent Center. We were able to serve 15 Banning students and 45 family members, along with Johana Rendon and 4 Wilmington Park Elementary students, thanks to a year of collaboration with the ILWU Annual Christmas Party.
Finally, we extend our gratitude to Erick R. Ojeda Garcia, Wilmington Honorary Mayor, and APM Terminal 400 Los Angeles for the abundance of rollover food from GET STUFFED BOX and TO GO BOX.
We also acknowledge Banning High School, Banning H.S. CP Magnet, Banning H.S. ASB Leadership, and Banning H.S. Culinary Program for their contributions to the Pennies for Presents, as well as for providing socks and toiletries and volunteering their time. Special thanks to Ms. Rodriguez and Ms. Osorio for running this campaign, and Principal Adela Retana for allowing us to serve the needs of students and their families so they may thrive at school and home.
How You Did It:
-
You provided gifts and food for children to open on Christmas morning.
-
You contributed to their holiday meal, which brings everyone together.
-
You shared essentials that make their day-to-day lives just a bit easier.
Whether you participated as an individual, family, or group, every contribution—every repost, email, text, and word of mouth, whether big or small—created a lasting memory of this journey and made this season brighter. Together, we ensured that no one will be forgotten this Christmas.
You all turned the spirit of giving into a beautiful reality. Again, thank you all for making this holiday season magical for someone in need.
#AdoptAFamily #HolidayGiving #SpreadJoy #AchieveTheNeed #FulfillTheNeed #ANeedInWilmington #AffectionForWilmington #LoveForWilmington
Banning High School
Tia Gloria 12/4
Peter Trujillo (2) 12/4, (2) 12/15
Marlene Mendez (2) 12/4
Marlene Mendez & Friends 12/4
CP Magnet Teachers (3) 12/5
Virginia Marquez and Friends 12/5
Gianni Legaspi (2) 12/5
Maria G Rangel 12/6
CP Magnet (2) 12/9
Anonymous 12/10
Marisela Camberos Hinds 12/10
Mr. Klein & Mr. Richter's Classroom 12/10
Delfina Jaramillo 12/11
Theresa & Robert Rodriguez 12/15
Lucia Rodriguez 12/15
Jeanette Lopez 12/16
Lily Yang 12/16
Elizabeth Machuca /Synesthesia Boutique (2) 12/17
Pennies for Presents BHS ABS (9) 12/17
Monetary Donations
every little bit helps no matter if its 25 cents cause it makes sense.
M. Dieguez $100.00
I Salgado $ 50.00
M R $ 23.00
Hansen Family $ 100.00
Wilmington Park Elementary
The Rendon Family (OTW) On the Waterfront (4) 12/4
A 4 - 12/4
B 4 - 12/5
C 5 -12/10
D 3 - 12/4
E 6 - 12/17
F 8 - 12/5
G 5 - 12/4
H 5 - 12/10
I 5 - 12/16
J 5 - 12/9
K 4 - 12/10
L 4 - 12/11
M 6 - 12/4
N 6 - 12/17
O 4 - 12/15
P 5 - *
Q 3 - 12/6
R 5 - 12/17
S 6 -12/16
T 4 - 12/15
U 4 - 12/4
V 4 - 12/9
W 6 - 12/17
X 6 - 12/17
Y 6 - 12/5
Z 5 - 12/17
AA 6 - 12/17
BB 11 - 12/4
CC 4 - *
DD 6 - 12/17
EE 5 - 12/17
FF 4 - 12/5
GG 5 - 12/17
HH 7 - 12/17
2023 ADOPT A PILOT OPERATION PILOT WHEEL
EVENT HAS ENDED SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
2023 39 students 193 family members have been adopted
thanks to the Wilmington Community and our neighbors
We made our goal with 39 pilots and 193 family members they will have Christmas gifts, meals and extra food for the winter holiday thank you all for making this possible and serving your young community.
This event helps all banning students and their families. The students were humble enough to step forward and ask for help. The Banning High School administrators, staff, and community for stepping up and fulfilling that need.
Special thanks to Santa’s Helpers Catherine Rodriguez and Jennifer Osorio for staying on top of Good List and running to various stores and markets for gift cards for the pilots and the families.
Adopt a Pilot Wheel
22 captains adopted 27 pilots with their 118 family members.
Operation Pilot Wheel
22 captains made monetary, tangible and food donations, adopting the remaining
12 pilots and their 75 family members with gift cards for clothes and food.
OPERATION PILOT WHEEL (22) MONETARY DONATION
RECEIVED 12/21/2023 $ 1556.00 THANK YOU
ADOPT A PILOT WHEEL
22 captains
27 pilots adopted 118 family members
(number of families adopted)
ANABELL ROMERO CHAVEZ
PETER TRUJILLO (3)
OSORIOS FRIENDS
LUCIA RODRIGUEZ
THERESA & ROBERT RODRIGUEZ
CAPTAIN ANONYMOUS
JOHN MENDEZ KICKBALL
RENDON FAMILY (2)
LILIANA HUERTA
RAUDEL COVARRUBIAS
BANNING HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS (2)
ROTH/OSORIO
BHS STUDENTS ROOM 233 AND VIRGINIA MARQUEZ
MARLENE MENDEZ & FRIENDS
GABBY GARCIA NAREZ
LILY CHAN
J LÓPEZ / RITCHER
CATHERINE RODRIGUEZ
A RETANA
M CAMBEROS
G CASTRO
JASMINE GONZALEZ FAMILY AND FRIENDS
OPERATION PILOT WHEEL
22 monetary donations $ 1556
(number of donations made)
22 captains made monetary, tangible and food donations, adopting the remaining
12 pilots adopted and their 75 family members with gift cards for clothes and food.
CLAUDIA NUNEZ
ASHANNALEE TITIALII
YESSICA
CYNDI PONCE (2)
GREGORY GUTIERREZ
CRAIG LOUIS
VERONICA RODRIGUEZ
CAPTAIN ANONYMOUS
DALIA ROSALES
TIA G
STEVE HANSEN
MARTHA VASQUEZ
NIKKI DIAZ
ALEXANDRA TRUJILLO
MONICA RODRIGUEZ
SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CLUNY
MONICA PONCE
CLAUDIA PILON
RICHARD COX
ANA ESTURBAN
CHRISTINA HERNANDEZ
YADIRA FERNANDEZ