Lyon Communities Kicks Off Annual Toy Drive in California Benefitting Cheer for Children

Online, December 10, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Lyon Communities, recognized as one of the largest and most respected privately held multi-family real estate companies in California, has kicked off its annual "Holiday Toy Drive" benefitting Cheer for Children.

Lyon Communities is hosting this year's drive to help Cheer for Children reach its goal of raising funds and collecting toys for children in need in California.

"Christmas should be a time of celebration, joy and hope," said Suzanne Maddalon, Senior Vice President for Lyon Communities. "Our goal is to help Cheer for Children help those that for a variety of reasons are struggling to provide for themselves or their families."

"Additionally, our partnership with Cheer for Children allows our residents to experience the joy of giving during the holiday season," added Maddalon.

Cheer for Children was founded in 1985 as an all-volunteer organization to help children in the South Bay. It started out with about 10 devoted volunteers and now, with community help and commitment, hundreds of volunteers help at different parties and events for children.

The Lyon Communities' Ocean Club in Redondo Beach is participating in Cheer for Children. For more information, residents should visit their Leasing Center, or visit us online at 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.