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Black Tie
International:
FPWA
Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Photos by: Robert White
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FPWA
Executive Director Jennifer Jones Austin and children from
the
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Care Center.
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Alan from Sesame Street
Hosts FPWA Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Kickoff Event |
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December 9, 2014 (New York,
NY): The
Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA) hosted a
holiday party today with Alan Muraoka who plays "Alan", the
proprietor of Hooper's Store on Sesame Street, and Sesame
Street puppeteer Pam Arciero, with Leona, for pre-school
children from FPWA member agency, Mary McLeod Bethune Day
Care Center in Brooklyn. Alan and Pam sang songs and played
educational games with the children. The children joined the
Times Square Church Military Ministry Choir in singing
classic Christmas carols, and received toys from Santa
Claus. The festivities took place at FPWA headquarters
located at 281 Park Avenue South. |
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Today's kickoff event is part of the FPWA Annual Holiday Toy
and Gift Drive which runs from Dec. 1 through Dec. 22 to
ensure that children in need across the five boroughs have a
brighter, happier holiday season. One of the largest toy
drives in New York City; FPWA has already received requests
for toys, books and clothes representing approximately
37,500 children and expects to receive more. |
"The
holiday season can be especially difficult for children and
families struggling to make ends meet," said Terrel Blackett,
Executive Director at the Mary McLeod Bethune Child
Development Center. At MMBCDC, we take care of our children
like a family, and being part of the FPWA family has
provided us with the opportunity to help make Christmas that
much brighter for our children.
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Piles of gift donations at Federation of
Protestant Welfare Agency headquarters |
Each year FPWA, through its member agencies, receives tens
of thousands of requests for toys, books and clothing.
Since its inception, FPWA?s Annual Holiday Toy and Gift
Drive has served nearly 1 million children and families in
the New York metropolitan area. "New York is a big city with
an even bigger heart. The holiday season in particular
provides an opportunity for New Yorkers to show their
tremendous generosity by giving to fellow New Yorkers in
need, and especially to underserved children," said Jennifer
Jones Austin, FPWA's Executive Director.
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How to Donate: |
Donations can be dropped off at FPWA's offices located at 281
Park Avenue South, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. ? 5:00 pm. For
large toy or monetary donations, please contact Karen
Giacalone, Volunteer Coordinator at 212-801-1332 or
kgiacalone@fpwa.org
Toy donations are being accepted through December 19.
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FPWA
Toy Drive Wish List:
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Action
Figures (no guns please) |
Ethnic
Dolls |
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Art
Supplies (non-toxic) |
Hard
Cover Books |
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Building
Blocks |
LEGO
sets |
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Cars and
trucks |
Puzzles |
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Clothing
for teens (New and large sizes) |
Science
Sets |
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Craft
Sets |
Sports
Equipment (Basketballs, Footballs |
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About
FPWA
The Federation of
Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA) is an anti-poverty,
policy and advocacy nonprofit with a membership network of
nearly 200 human service and faith-based organizations. FPWA
has been a prominent force in New York City's social
services system for more than 92 years, advocating for fair
public policies, collaborating with partner agencies, and
growing its community-based membership network to meet the
needs of New Yorkers. Each year, through its network of
member agencies, FPWA reaches close to 1.5 million New
Yorkers of all ages, ethnicities, and denominations. FPWA
strives to build a city of equal opportunity that reduces
poverty, promotes upward mobility, and creates shared
prosperity for all New Yorkers. Visit us at www.fpwa.org
and follow us on Twitter and Facebook. |
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