BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mac’s Toy Fund has announced that $29,500 in grants has been awarded to various organizations throughout the local area, continuing a 94-year tradition of brightening the holidays for children.
14 local charities were among those to receive grants through Mac’s Toy Fund this year to go toward the purchase of toys, clothes, and other items to provide assistance for families in need this holiday season.
“Kids don’t differentiate about whether there is upheaval in the world,” said Mac’s Toy Fund member, Dawn A. Dayton. “They just know it’s Christmas and they hope that Santa won’t pass them over… Mac’s helps to keep that hope alive.”
Mac’s Toy Fund member, Pete Torrico spoke of the work of Mac’s Toy Fund to provide a brighter holiday season for families throughout the area.
“Even though we do not have the annual party at the convention center, Mac’s is still taking care of the children in Raleigh County by making contributions to 14 organizations to help with Christmas parties in Raleigh County,” Torrico said. “Additionally, $1,500 is being donated to the Kid’s Class and $1,000 to Operation Backpack.”
The 14 grants totaling $29,500 awarded through Mac’s Toy Fund are as follows:
Mac’s Toy Fund accepts monetary contributions throughout the year and all donations are tax-deductible. Those wishing to contribute may do so by mailing a check to 1210 S. Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV 25801 with “Mac’s Toy Fund” written in the “memo” section. Contributions may also be made online at the Beckley Area Foundation website.
