Christmas Toy Drive - for Annual Give-Away by COA Long Beach

Christian Outreach in Action, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low-income and homeless families and individuals in our community, announces its Christmas Toy Drive to prepare for its toy give-away on Dec. 14.

Donate a new, unwrapped toy for the event - your gift may be the only one some children receive this holiday season.

Please bring donated toys to COA by Dec. 11 - at:

515 E. 3rd St., Long Beach CA 90802

Suggestions:

• Newborn to 3 years: educational toys, Sesame Street toys, dolls, trucks (Tonka type)
• 4 to 7 years: education toys, Duplo or building kits, dress-up kits, board games, sports equipment.
• 8 to 12 years: Lego sets, jewelry or craft kits.
• 13 to 16 years: Gift card for food / local clothing stores (e.g. Target, Walmart, Starbucks, In-N-Out Burger, etc.); age-appropriate items please.
• All Ages: Soccer balls, footballs and basketballs.

The annual COA Christmas Party and toy give-away is Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration begins at 7 a.m., and toys will be distributed free for children age 16 and younger.

COA is a registered nonprofit organization, Tax ID # 33-0008271. For more information please call 562-432-1440 or email info@coalongbeach.org.