Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Asks Residents to Help Brighten the Holidays for Needy Kids
Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz (D-Brooklyn), in partnership with former
Councilman Lew Fidler, Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein and The Be Proud
foundation, announced that his office will participate as a collection
site for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Toys for Tots drive.
Since 1947 the USMC has collected new, unwrapped holiday toys for needy
children. The drive, organized locally by the 41st A.D. Democratic Club, has collected over 60,000 toys in the last 12 years.
“There is no greater gift than to bring a smile to a child during
the holiday season," said Assemblyman Cymbrowitz. "If you can,
donate a toy and brighten the holidays for kids who don't enjoy the
luxuries that many other children have."
New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the collection box at Assemblyman
Cymbrowitz’s office, 1800 Sheepshead Bay Road, between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m. until December 17. Toys can also be dropped off at the 61st Precinct located at 2575 Coney Island Avenue, or the Kings Bay Y located
at 3495 Nostrand Ave.
The drive will hold its finale on December 17th at 7:30 p.m. at 2952 Avenue R and all are invited to attend and donate.
The United States Marine Corps is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity
and all donations are tax deductible.
Residents also have the opportunity to take part in another toy drive
sponsored by Councilman Chaim Deutsch and Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein
in partnership with Bay Improvement Group (BIG). For drop-off sites, please
visit BIG’s website at
www.bayimprovementgroup.org. That toy drive will culminate with an event on Sunday, December 13th from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at P.S. 52, 2675 E 29th Street. Admission is
one new, unwrapped toy.
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