Ameriprise National Day of Service for Christmas is for Kids

Kelly Fox office is proud to participate once again in the Ameriprise National Day of Service. They will host a drop and drive new toy collection to help support The Greater Attleboro Area Council for Children’s Christmas is for Kids initiative.
 
Christmas is for Kids is an all-volunteer run program that provides gifts for children in the communities of Attleboro, North Attleboro, Plainville, Norton, Seekonk, and Rehoboth who would otherwise go without new toys and warm clothes on Christmas Day.
 
There are many stressors that can put a financial strain on a working parent or guardian, forcing a choice between food for the family and heat for their homes, leaving precious little, if anything, for gifts for their children at Christmas. Thanks to the generosity of our donors in the community, Christmas is for Kids have been able to provide basic clothing needs as well as fulfill some special wishes for thousands of children since 1983. The children have faced many challenges, some living in homeless shelters, group homes, or foster care. Some families have faced a medical crisis that have wiped out savings or forced a parent to stop working to take care of an ill child.
 
As you may know, Christmas is for Kids holds a special place for me. I have had the privilege of chairing the program since 2006 and my family has volunteered with the program since 1993. We have made lifelong friends through volunteering. This year, we will have a ONE day only drop off in our office parking lot to support this amazing program.
 
Please come to our parking lot, have the donation in your trunk, pop it open for us and we will remove the items and you can drive away.
 
Collection Date: Saturday October 14, 2023
Time/Place:       9AM to 12PM only
Portia Planning and Wealth Management            
30 Man Mar Drive Plainville, MA 02762
 
Items needed: New toys for children aged 0-18, such as balls (football, soccer, basketball), arts and crafts, journals, games, blankets, gift cards (Target, Walmart, GameStop)
 
I am so appreciative of your help! If you would like to know more about the program the website is www.councilforchildren.org.