It’s a toy drive and voucher program rolled together, and it’s making Christmas brighter for young people in Little Village.
Five-hundred children from the nice list are getting a chance to participate in a unique toy drive with a twist. The goal is to not only spread holiday cheer, but also help retailers at a struggling mall.It’s a toy drive and voucher program rolled together, and it’s making Christmas brighter for young people inUrban Warriors will be on the move Thursday, handing out $20 vouchers to young people 17 and under.
"We've been in clear contact with our volunteers and the Discount Mall, we have some shovels ready, just in case, and we're hoping to get the people in and out, as fast as possible. You know, we're Chicagoans, so we gotta push through this." said Rey Raigoza, founder of Urban Warriors. The toy drive with a twist is being held Thursday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the discount mall at 28th and Albany Avenue in Little Village.DAILY NEWSLETTERthat I have read and agree
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