City Of Vaughan Celebrates Success Of First Annual Toy Drive
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Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council today donated toys collected for the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish 2010 program.
“I want to thank everyone in the community who donated a toy to help bring a smile to a child’s face this holiday season,” said Mayor Bevilacqua. “At this special time of the year it is heartening to see our community come together to assist families across the GTA. We live in a wonderful City where generosity and compassion are demonstrated throughout the year and I am proud of the support we have all shown for this important initiative.”
Local schools, residents and businesses were invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys for children ages newborn to 18 years-of-age at a number of designated locations across the City. Toys can continue to be dropped off at the Vaughan Civic Centre until noon, December 23, 2010.
“The City of Vaughan has a history of providing support to those who need it most,” said City Manager Clayton Harris. “This has been a true community effort and I especially want to thank City staff for the support they have shown for the toy drive.”
This year marks the 44th Annual CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish. The CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish is one of the largest distributors of toys to those in need in the Greater Toronto Area. In 2009, the Wish program helped more than 74,000 children in need of assistance.
Visit vaughan.ca for more details or alternatively, contact the Vaughan Toy Drive Hotline: (905) 832-8585 ext. 8838 or by email at toydrive@vaughan.ca.
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council are joined by City Manager Clayton Harris (L)
at the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish 2010 toy drive.
at the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish 2010 toy drive.