MHP (Montgomery Housing Partnership), a nonprofit working to bring more affordable housing to Montgomery County, announced its holiday toy drives that are expected to bring gifts to more than 1,000 children and teenagers throughout the Washington, D.C. area.
This is the 26th year the Silver Spring-based group will deliver holiday gifts to low- and moderate-income residents.
The Angels for Children Toy Drive in Wheaton will deliver gifts to children living in the Amherst Square, Amherst Gardens and Pembridge Square apartments. Volunteers dressed as Santa Claus will give out the toys door-to-door on Dec. 24 thanks to a partnership with the Wheaton and Kensington Chamber of Commerce and Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Gifts to preschoolers through sixth graders will be distributed as part of MHP’s Community Life after school enrichment programs at 15 locations throughout Montgomery County. MHP matches corporate sponsors with classroom wish lists.
All MHP toy drive efforts rely 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 donations of unwrapped gifts until December 20th.
