Hundreds of children in Region Two recently benefitted from toy drives organised by various organisations and businesses to help the most vulnerable.
Members of the Horizon Youths on the Move Organisation on Sunday hosted their toy drive and hamper distribution at Mashabo.
According to the organisation’s President and Founder, Christopher Persaud, the organisation was formed in 2017 and has since been involved in many charitable drives.
Persaud said that they chose Mashabo village for the drive because the members wanted to spread joy, especially during the festive season.
Over 150 children benefited from the drive.
Meanwhile, popular auto dealer, Shahab Ali, of 786 Imports, also hosted a toy drive that benefitted over 270 children.
This year was the fifth year he has held a drive.
He said toys were shared to the less fortunate children at Adventure Sand, Red Village, Onderneeming, Mainstay and Dartmouth. Ali said the children received food, drinks, party bags and a wrapped gift.
Ali explained that his desire to give back to society stems from the support his business received throughout the entire year. He also said nothing brings him joy than seeing the smiles on the children faces.
Region Two’s Department of Youth also brought smiles to children faces. Over 160 children benefitted from the annual toy drive organised by the department. According to Culture and Youth Officer Herald Alves, this year toys were taken to children at Aurora, Pomona, Henrietta, Lima Sands and Mainstay.
Additionally, over 400 children from Tapakuma, Mainstay and Lima Sands were also given toys through the Speaker’s Annual Christmas Programme. The toys were distributed by staff of the Parliament Office.
