Many children in the New York City metro area ravaged by Superstorm Sandy lost their homes and possessions.
Their Christmas and Hannukah holidays promise to be bleak, so Rotary District 7190 is collecting toys to be sent there.
April Dowd, president-elect of the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club, is coordinating the effort she conceived. District 7190 covers 40 separate clubs in the Capital Region's six counties.
If her neighbors on the Terrace would like to help, the process is simple. Just donate one or more new, unwrapped toys suitable for kids from toddler to young teens. No electronic or battery-operated toys, please. Suggestions: coloring books, crayons, dolls, board games, storybooks, paint sets, model cars, balls, etc.
You can drop off your donations at April's residence at 7 Hyland Circle through December 10. We have arranged for free transportation for the toys via Federal Express to NYC-area Rotarians for distribution.
Thanks in advance for your generosity.