by Patricia Tallman | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, Thirty years. That’s how long this incredible community has been showing up for the children of Penny Lane Centers. Since 1995, when I first created Be A Santa, you’ve proven that the sci-fi and fantasy community doesn’t just dream of a...
by Patricia Tallman | Dec 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
In my last post, I talked about how anyone who donates $10 or more to Be A Santa will receive access to an all new Babylon 5 episode commentary by me and B5 expert Jason Davis. Jason and I recently got together to make this happen. Here’s a special note from us!...
by Patricia Tallman | Dec 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
I am about to get my list and head out to do some more shopping. The teens need warm pajamas, slippers, towels, flip flops for the shower, shampoo and other personal items. I need your help. We are almost half way to our goal! Fantastic! If you were thinking about...
by Patricia Tallman | Nov 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Update Penny Lane is providing turkey dinners with all the trimmings for 320 families for Thanksgiving! The holiday season can be a difficult time for foster families, who often face financial strain and the challenges of caring for children with complex needs. There...
by Patricia Tallman | Nov 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Greetings from Los Angeles! I am writing to you from the City of Angels while awaiting some medical care and then we will leave to continue our life on the road. The goodness in this is that I can be here for our Be A Santa program! I missed everyone last year. We...
