The New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission, along with the City of New Orleans and students from Xavier University's Mobilization at Xavier (M.A.X.) group, kick off their Annual Christmas Toy Drive aimed at delivering smiles to children and families in need, the commission begins collecting new, unwrapped toys starting Monday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Dec. 6, as detailed by the City of New Orleans official website.
Donations to support the cause can be made at various drop-off points including all NORD Recreation Centers, the Lafitte Greenway, the tennis centers, and pools managed by NORD, with additional locations at the City Hall lobby and Xavier University’s University Center lobby, making it simpler for community members to help spread holiday cheer to those less fortunate.
"We believe that every child deserves to experience the joy and magic of the holiday season," said Larry Barabino, Jr., CEO of NORD Commission; these sentiments were shared on the City of New Orleans official website.
In addition to spreading holiday cheer, the toy drive stands as a testament to the power of partnership and the collective impact of unified action; community residents are encouraged to participate to ensure no child goes without this season, with the NORD commission vowing to make this year's toy initiative a resounding success, promising an official toy distribution date to be announced in the coming weeks.
For anyone seeking more information or with questions about the toy drive, Emily Oliver, NORD Commission Public Outreach and Communications Director, can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at (504) 658-3016, this ensures questions are answered quickly and information flows easily through the historic city.
