Lyon Communities Gift Drive Benefits Orangewood Children's Foundation

Online, December 5, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Lyon Communities, recognized as one of the largest and most respected privately held multi-family real estate companies in Southern California, has launched their annual "Giving Back For The Holidays" campaign at 13 communities in Orange County. The drive will provide gifts for children who will be spending their holidays at the Orangewood Children's Foundation.

"At this time of the year, there are many children who have been victims of abuse or neglect," said Suzanne Maddalon, Senior Vice President of Operations for Lyon Communities. "The 'Giving Back For The Holidays' campaign allows our residents to experience the joy of sharing the Christmas spirit with these children."

Lyon communities in Anaheim Hills, Cypress, Dana Point, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Placentia and Rancho Santa Margarita are participating in the "Giving Back For The Holidays" program. Residents who wish to participate can donate an unwrapped gift or gift card at their leasing center. Participants are asked to bring the unwrapped gift or gift card by Thursday, December 12, to ensure that all gifts are delivered on time.

Orangewood Children's Foundation is a 24-hour emergency shelter care facility for children who have been abused, abandoned and/or neglected and is owned and operated by the County of Orange Social Services Agency. Lyon Communities has supported the Orangewood Children's Foundation for many years.

For more information about the "Giving Back For The Holidays" program, please call (949) 838-1297, or visit: www.lyoncommunities.com.

Lyon Communities is a leading real estate development and investment company headquartered in Newport Beach, California. Established in 1988 by General William Lyon and Frank T. Suryan Jr., it is recognized as one of the most respected privately held multi-family real estate companies in the Western United States. The company has a market capitalization of $2.0 billion and over the years has acquired more than 21,000 apartment homes and managed the development and renovation of 30,000 apartment homes in California, Colorado, Florida and Georgia. Lyon Communities takes pride in our ability to provide long-term, income-producing investments for our investors. Our communities offer residents a variety of housing and amenity choices with unparalleled customer service in some of the finest and most innovative rental living experiences in the country. For more information: www.lyoncommunities.com.