The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority, Kent Firefighters Local 1747, and the Kent Firefighters Foundation are once again sponsoring and supporting the Toys for Joy program.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Toys for Joy is an annual event where new, unwrapped toys are collected, sorted, wrapped and delivered to the Kent and Covington Food Banks for distribution to needy families in our community. Non-perishable food and monetary donations will also be accepted.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Economically, 2012 has been another tough year for families. Many have to dedicate their money to the basics in order to survive and do not have the finances to buy gifts during the holidays. The Toys for Joy program was created to help these local families.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Toy wrapping parties are scheduled for Dec. 10 and 19, and are open to the public. Last year the public wrapped more than 5,500 gifts.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Toys for Joy program can only exist with the generous donations and support of local residents and businesses. Over the years, that generosity has been tremendous.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The program organizers would like to thank USF Reddaway for their support and donation of a semi-truck to help store and transport the toys, as well as Door to Door Storage of Kent.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
For further information on the Toys for Joy program and to get involved in a wrapping party, call the Toys for Joy Hotline at 253-856-4485.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Toy collection barrels will be at the following locations beginning Nov. 26:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Fire Station 71\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 504 West Crow St. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Downtown Kent<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Fire Station 72\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 25620 140 Ave. S.E.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 East Hill of Kent<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Fire Station 73\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 25612 Military Rd. S.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 West Hill of Kent<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Fire Station 74\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 24611 116 Ave. S.E.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 East Hill of Kent<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Fire Station 75\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15635 S.E. 272 St. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lake Meridian (wrapping party location)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Fire Station 76\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 20676 72 Ave. S.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 North Kent Valley<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Fire Station 77\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 20717 132 Ave. S.E.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 East Hill of Kent<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Fire Station 78\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17820 S.E. 256 St.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Covington<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kent City Hall\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 220 4 Ave. S.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Downtown Kent<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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