Governor Chris Christie announced a month-long season of service this year, during which Cabinet members and their executive staffs participated in service activities throughout the state. The toy drive is one of a few organized state department collections including, Back to School backpacks, Blood donations, coats, and non-perishable food items.聽聽
鈥淭hese donations represent the real spirit of the season,鈥� said Human Services Commissioner Jennifer Velez, whose department coordinates the collection. 鈥淭hese toys will help ensure that thousands of children served by community-based agencies statewide have something new and special to open this holiday season.鈥�
Trenton-based offices鈥� donations were divided among local non-profit agencies at the discretion of each department. Other state agencies, facilities, regional and satellite offices designate organizations in their respective areas for distribution.
To date, donations have been made to:
1.聽Mercer Street Friends
2.聽Homeless to Independence
3.聽Mt. Carmel Guild
4.聽Big Brothers Big Sisters
5.聽Salvation Army
6.聽Never Give Up Foundation
7.听贬辞尘别贵谤辞苍迟
8.聽Apostle House
9.聽Woman Space
10.聽Catholic Charities
11.聽Tender Hearts
12.聽Kids Alley
13.聽Children鈥檚 Home Society
14.聽Capital Health System鈥檚 Pediatric Unit
