Silver Spring housing nonprofit MHP has announced that its annual holiday toy drives will deliver gifts to more than 1,000 children and teens across its properties in the region this year.
In partnership with the Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce and the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad, MHP will deliver gifts to children in the Amherst Square, Amherst Gardens, and Pembridge Square apartments in Wheaton on Christmas Eve. Volunteers dressed as Santa will distribute toys door-to-door, bringing joy to young residents and their families.
Additionally, MHP will provide gifts to preschoolers through sixth graders in its after-school enrichment programs at fifteen locations in Montgomery County, matching corporate sponsors with classroom wishlists to ensure each child has a special gift to unwrap.
According to a press release, this is the 26th year MHP will deliver holiday gifts to low-and moderate-income residents. All MHP toy drive efforts depend on donations of new gifts, volunteer time, and financial contributions from individual and corporate donors.
“Our holiday toy drives provide an extra boost for families, allowing them to focus their resources on critical needs like rent, food, clothing, medical care, and more,” said MHP President Robert A. Goldman. “For 26 years we have been providing toys for children across multiple MHP properties in Montgomery County.
“This year, we are bringing toys to more than 1,000 children and teens. MHP’s work will continue – we are dedicated more than ever to helping make a difference in the lives of the families we serve,” Goldman said.
The Angels for Children Toy Drive is accepting unwrapped gifts until December 20th. Visit mhpartners.org for details on donations and how to get involved.
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