(KRON) — Group volunteers, metropolis leaders, and households gathered Sunday to unfold vacation cheer on the annual Mothers Towards Poverty Vacation Serving to Hand occasion.
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The toy drive, held on the Burlingame Park & Recreation Division, supplied newly wrapped presents for Bay Space youngsters of all ages, from infants to teenagers — with St. Nick himself making a particular look.
Mothers Towards Poverty, a Burlingame-based nonprofit based in 2008, stated its yearly mission is to ease the burden on households struggling throughout the holidays. Occasion organizers shared that the Mattel Basis partnered with the group this 12 months, donating greater than 1,000 presents for the celebration.
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One mum or dad, Pempa, attended the occasion along with her husband and two youngsters. She shared that that is her household’s second 12 months collaborating.
“I think that giving should be done in an impactful way, so whatever initiatives we work on like this, we try to make it long-lasting so it’s not a one-time thing — it’s sustainable,” Pempa stated. “To me, it’s not just about helping; it’s about building those values in my kids, like, ‘Hey, every year, this is what we do.’”
Those that couldn’t make the toy drive however nonetheless wish to assist should buy presents by means of an Amazon want listing or Goal registry.
