CORNWALL, Ontario – Members of Century 21, Fines Home Hardware, Pure Organic Spa, De Saulnier Construction and Axxis Optical are collecting toys until Thursday, Dec. 20 for local children.
“We decided to go as a group to help local kids,” said Michelle Longtin of Pure Organic Spa.
The group of business owners and professionals, who denote themselves as the Getting Involved initiative, decided to host their first ever Toy Drive together in support of the Optimist Club of Cornwall Children’s Christmas Fund.
“We’re all friends and all business owners,” explained Longtin. “We all donate individually usually so we though as a group we can help even more.”
From toys, to gift cards and new clothing, donations can be brought to each business that is a part of the initiative. Everyone who gives a Toy Drive donation is automatically entered into a draw to win one of six prizes.
Longtin feels that the Toy Drive has been successful thus far and is encouraging everyone to shop local and get involved.
“It’s the time of giving. So now is the time to get involved and help local kids,” said Longtin.
“Some people just want to give back but they don’t know where, or what to do, so this is perfect (for that),” she added.
