11-24-2024 10:38pm

Maple Grove Embraces Gift Of Giving With Annual Toys For CROSS Drive

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Maple Grove Embraces Gift Of Giving With Annual Toys For CROSS Drive

The festive spirit is taking over Maple Grove, as the city gears up in partnership with CROSS Services for their annual holiday initiative, the Toys for CROSS drive. According to a recent social media post by the Maple Grove Police Department, locals are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys for children up to age 10. The initiative also welcomes gift card contributions for those aged 11 to 17, ensuring a wider scope of holiday cheer.

Donations can be made at multiple drop-off points across the city, including the Community Center's main entrance, the Government Center's primary and Public Safety entrances, and the Public Works main entrance from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., until December 19. For those pressed for time or preferring to donate remotely, the option to purchase a gift from CROSS's Amazon toy list has been made available. This convenience not only facilitates generosity, but it ensures that the intended goodwill reaches its destination without the need for physical legwork.

CROSS Services, a familiar bastion for Maple Grove families and its neighboring communities since 1977, has a significant impact with half of its efforts dedicated to aiding local households in Maple Grove. The gesture of donating to the Toys for CROSS drive, therefore, resonates deeply within the local fabric, directly affecting families within their own community.

Maple Grove Police Department underscores the importance of community participation, stating, "By participating in Toys for CROSS, your donations will directly help local families in need this holiday season." The shared anticipation of sparking joy through simple acts of giving could lead to a more connected, and indeed, festive Maple Grove. Local police are reaching out through social media to rally the community, emphasizing that such efforts are not merely acts of charity, they are the foundation of a strong and caring community.