Fireflies to host Christmas in July toy drive
Columbia Fireflies Job fair Feb. 8th image courtesy Press Release
Columbia Fireflies Job fair Feb. 8th image courtesy Press Release
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The Columbia Fireflies is teaming up with the Latino Community Development to Christmas in July, according to a press release.
The team and the organization will host a toy drive prior to the Christmas in July home game at Segra Park on Friday, July 18.
Officials say the drive is to help the Latino Community Development with its annual Three Kings holiday celebration, and support its mission of economic empowerment, health & wellness, and language services throughout the Midlands.
To participate, people can donate unwrapped toys on the Segra Park plaza in front of the main gates where Latino Community Development will be stationed.
The charity recommends that people bring plushies (plush, stuffed animals), books, school supplies and board games.
“This time of year brings a strong need for drives like this to help children in need. Many people focus on toy drives around Christmas, but those often come too late to get toys into children’s hands. By hosting a drive during Christmas in July, Latino Community Development can better plan and serve families around the Midlands,” Fireflies President Brad Shank says.
Previously, the Fireflies teamed up with Latino Community Development to host the Three Kings Festival at Segra Park on the final night of Fireflies Holiday Lights this last January.
