Sacramento Republic FC and Downtown Ford collaborated for the Winter Wishlist Donation Drive, bringing toys and coats to students and families at the Robla School District in North Sacramento. More than 90% of the community lives below the federal poverty line.”This is a season of hope and a season of joy. And no child should be left behind,” said Sacramento City Councilmember Lisa Kaplan.The groups made it a mission to spread more of that holiday joy. “We’re excited to be able to partner with the school district to give them that extra joy and opportunity for many of those families that may not have as much access or accessibility to purchase new coats or toys for their kids for the holiday season,” Cathryn Luna from Sacramento Republic FC said. This was the sixth year that Sacramento Republic FC and Downtown Ford have participated in this holiday event.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. —

Sacramento Republic FC and Downtown Ford collaborated for the Winter Wishlist Donation Drive, bringing toys and coats to students and families at the Robla School District in North Sacramento.

More than 90% of the community lives below the federal poverty line.

“This is a season of hope and a season of joy. And no child should be left behind,” said Sacramento City Councilmember Lisa Kaplan.

The groups made it a mission to spread more of that holiday joy.

“We’re excited to be able to partner with the school district to give them that extra joy and opportunity for many of those families that may not have as much access or accessibility to purchase new coats or toys for their kids for the holiday season,” Cathryn Luna from Sacramento Republic FC said.

This was the sixth year that Sacramento Republic FC and Downtown Ford have participated in this holiday event.

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