{"id":84163,"date":"2025-12-15T17:57:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T17:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/84163\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T17:57:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T17:57:10","slug":"dade-county-federal-credit-union-spreads-holiday-cheer-with-toy-caravan-delivering-over-5000-toys-to-local-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/84163\/","title":{"rendered":"Dade County Federal Credit Union Spreads Holiday Cheer with Toy Caravan Delivering Over 5,000 Toys to Local Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <a href=\"https:\/\/communitynewspapers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Copy-of-BMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-1-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"417\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Copy-of-BMW-X6-M-Competition-is-a-beautiful-beast-1-1-696x417.jpg\"   alt=\"\" title=\"Copy of BMW X6 M Competition is a beautiful beast (1)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dade County Federal Credit Union (DCFCU) is proud to announce its Holiday Toy Caravan, a festive initiative delivering joy and gifts to children across three local\u00a0 elementary schools: Kinlock Park Elementary, Toussaint Louverture Elementary, and Miami Gardens Elementary. Each student at these schools will receive a brand-new toy\u2014 totaling over 5,000 toys donated.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The caravan will kick off at 8:00 AM from DCFCU\u2019s Main Headquarters at 1500 NW 107\u00a0 Avenue, Sweetwater, FL 33172, accompanied by police escorts for a safe and celebratory\u00a0 journey to the first stop at Miami Gardens Elementary. Joining the caravan will be DCFCU\u2019s\u00a0 Mobile Branch, along with Santa and Mrs. Claus, ready to bring holiday magic to every\u00a0 child.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This initiative is made possible through the generous support of DCFCU members and 13\u00a0 community partners, who have worked diligently throughout the year to collect and\u00a0 donate toys. All toys are brand new and ready to brighten the holiday season for local\u00a0 families.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe love our community, we care for our community, and we serve our community,\u201d\u00a0 said Federica Chalumeau, Chief Experience Officer. \u201cThis caravan is a reflection of\u00a0 that commitment\u2014bringing joy and hope to thousands of children during the\u00a0 holidays.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>George Joseph, President and CEO of DCFCU, added: \u201cFor over 85 years, we have\u00a0 proudly served our community, and we are honored to call this our third annual toy\u00a0 drive. It\u2019s a tradition that truly embodies the spirit of giving and the values we stand\u00a0 for.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>After the first stop at Kinlock Park Elementary, the caravan will continue to Toussaint\u00a0 Louverture Elementary and then Miami Gardens Elementary, where DCFCU staff,\u00a0 community partners, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will personally distribute toys to every\u00a0 child.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Event Details<\/p>\n<p>What: Holiday Toy Caravan\u00a0<br \/>\nWhen: Friday, December 19, 2025, starting at 8:00 AM\u00a0<br \/>\nStarting Point: DCFCU Headquarters\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>1500 NW 107 Avenue, Sweetwater, FL 33172\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Stops: Kinlock Park Elementary, Toussaint Louverture Elementary, Miami Gardens\u00a0 Elementary\u00a0<br \/>\nImpact: Over 5,000 toys donated to students\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>About Dade County Federal Credit Union\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dade County Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative that has been\u00a0 serving South Florida since 1939. DCFCU is committed to providing its members with\u00a0 quality financial products and services at competitive rates. 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