TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – \u00a0One Tallahassee school is working to help make sure kids can have presents this Christmas and they\u2019re looking for the community\u2019s help.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brownsville Preparatory Institute said they are working to collect 5,000 toys for families who aren\u2019t able to get their kids a gift this year. <\/p>\n
\u201cNow, more than ever, there is a direct need,\u201d Brownsville Prep Director of Operations Courtney Wright said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wright said they are close to reaching their goal and are currently accepting gift donations for kids up to age 13.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The annual toy drive for the school is now in its fifth year. \u201cThe reason why we started the toy drive off our first year was because there was a direct need from parents, privately, that expressed that they wanted assistance during Christmas,\u201d Wright said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The need is what fuels the drive each year, Wright said. \u201cBeing able to impact the parents is one of the leading reasons as to why,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Brownsville Prep is accepting donations through Dec. 3 and you can drop off toys directly to the school. Wright said it\u2019s important to leave the gifts unwrapped, so families can see what they are receiving.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The annual toy drive is on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Griffin Middle School.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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