I was not able to visit any Church Based Community Organizations, but the Toy Trade and Give Away at Christian Life Assembly of God in Camp Hill, PA sparked my interest. My church and the Network of Hope do 'Give A Gift' every year, but this depends on donations of new toys and is only for low income families. For this ministry, people from the church donate toys that their children do not use anymore, The toys are cleaned and made back into great if not perfect condition, all of the toys are organized by age and gender, and the event happens each year in December just in time for Christmas. Anyone can come and receive 5 tickets per child, however, Single parents and families in more need get to go first. This awesome ministry is focused on giving, and allows parents give presents to their children on Christmas morning, who otherwise would have nothing to give. This is a ministry I would definitely encourage churches to start. This costs next to nothing, they provide cookies and hot beverages, and a man from their church even donates batteries for the toys every year! With enough help and great donations, this event is an easy way to show Christ's love and spread loads of joy!
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