NYS Senator Kevin Parker left, with Noble James Vaugh of Medina Temple #19 through the toy distribution at his Brooklyn District 21 Workplace.
Picture courtesy Workplace of Sen. Kevin Parker
Within the spirit of giving and neighborhood, New York State Sen. Kevin Parker is proud to announce the success of the twenty first Annual Free Toys for Tots Giveaway. This 12 months, the Senator and his group distributed over 1,000 toys to native households, church buildings, daycares, and organizations, guaranteeing that youngsters in our neighborhood have a secure and joyful vacation season.
The Dec. 20, 2024, distribution on the Senator’s district workplace on Tilden Ave in Brooklyn, NY, was open to native constituents and neighborhood teams. This annual custom has change into a cornerstone of Se. Parker’s dedication to supporting the households in his district by offering much-needed help to make sure each youngster experiences the magic of the vacation season.
Sen. Parker is intimately conversant in the wants of his ethnically various Brooklyn district comprising sections of Flatbush, East Flatbush, Kensington, Ditmas Park, Midwood, Flatlands, Canarsie, Georgetown, Outdated Mill Basin, Mill Basin, Marine Park, and Bergen Seashore. “I’m thrilled to proceed this custom of giving again to our neighborhood for the twenty first 12 months,” mentioned Sen. Parker. Noble James Vaugh of Medina Temple #19 accompanied Sen Parker to the occasion.
“This occasion is extra than simply about toys; it’s about creating a chance for households to come back collectively, have fun, and expertise the enjoyment of the season. By supporting our area people, we will ensure no youngster is neglected through the holidays.”
The politician, who’s the chairman of the Senate Power and Telecommunications Committee and sits on the Senate Finance, Guidelines, Banks, Web and Know-how, Guidelines, and Funds and Income committees, mentioned the toys have been distributed to varied native organizations that serve households in want, together with church buildings, daycare facilities, and neighborhood teams.
Sen. Parker’s workplace has labored carefully with these organizations to make sure that the toys go on to the kids who profit most.
The Toys for Tots Giveaway has change into a beloved custom and has grown yearly as extra households and organizations come collectively to unfold vacation cheer. This 12 months, in addition to the toys, Sen. Parker’s workplace offered sources to native organizations to make sure a secure and enjoyable vacation season for all households.
“We all know that the vacations generally is a difficult time for a lot of households,” Sen. Parker added. “Our hope is that these toys deliver smiles to youngsters’s faces and ease the burden for folks and caregivers. I’m proud to be a part of a neighborhood that cares deeply for each other.”