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Cantonment Church Conducting Toy Drive For Flood Victims
May 7, 2014
Pine Forest Assembly in Cantonment is conducting a toy and backpack drive for the youngest victims of the recent flooding.
Backpacks and toys small enough to fit inside of backpacks are being collected at Pine Forest Assembly of God, 3125 Pine Forest Road from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., Monday-Friday.
“As I continued to think about the families who have lost all of their belongings, God placed the children on my heart. Sometimes we forget about the little ones and the impact that these kinds of disasters have on them,” said Pine Forest Assembly Children’s Pastor Heather Murphy. “Knowing that most families do not have a home to store items, I am asking for smaller toys that can fit inside of a backpack.”
For more information, contact Heather Murphy at (850) 476-1378.
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10 Responses to “Cantonment Church Conducting Toy Drive For Flood Victims”
@Aspen Walker – Sorry for the delay! We are still collecting items!!!
I just saw this today and have some things that I have to donate and I was curious if we could still drop it off. Please let me know.
Great! I look forward to participating. I think what you are doing is wonderful. I couldn’t imagine the sadness these children must feel losing all or most of their belongings (which often seems so small to adults unintentionally) and It is truly amazing to see people working to put a smile back on their faces. Thank you for all you’re doing for the children and families of this community!
What a wonderful thought! The children do not always understand and in times like these it can bring so much happiness when they are given just a single toy after losing so much. This is a wonderful idea and I WILL be contributing!!!
@stina – As long as used toys are in clean, working condition we can take them. We can also take clothes and hold them for specific needs we hear about.
New or used toys does it matter? I also have a ton of girls clothes I was going to donate to the goodwill but wonder if they have somewhere to donate instead for the families who have lost so much? Anyone know, or know someone who needs them?
Great job- remembering the kids!
@Cantonment Mom – We will take anything, as long is it is in clean working condition.
Do the toys have to be new/ in the package or can they be used?
Good Work, Heather.