Lyon Communities Kicks Off Annual Family Giving Tree Holiday Wish Drive

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 kicked off its annual "Holiday Wish Drive" at Apex, Aviare, Bay Tree, Maplewood, Pebble Creek, ShadowCreek, Solera and Stoneridge apartment communities in Northern California benefitting the Family Giving Tree's Holiday Wish Drive.

"Christmas should be a time of celebration, join and hope in the Silicon Valley," said Suzanne Maddalon, Senior Vice President for Lyon Communities. "Our goal is to help the Family Giving Tree's Holiday Wish Drive create memories for underprivileged Bay Area children and give our residents the opportunity to experience the joy of giving during the holiday season."

The Family Giving Tree Holiday Wish Drive serves underprivileged Bay Area children who may not otherwise be able to celebrate the holidays. Wish cards are printed with an individual's name, age, gender and holiday gift wish. Wish leaders post these cards for people to choose from, and shop for, gifts are then collected and brought to their warehouse. Once the drive is complete, their Elves distribute the wishes and donations to add a little magic to the holiday season.

The Apex, Aviare, Bay Tree, Maplewood, Pebble Creek, ShadowCreek, Solera and Stoneridge apartment communities are participating in the holiday wish drive from now until December 9, with residents dropping off their gift at the leasing center.

For more information, visit www.lyoncommunities.com.

About Lyon Communities
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.