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Mercy House Distributes Thousands of Toys to Families in Need Ahead of Christmas

Eyewitness News ABC7NYJanuary 5, 20261 min578 views
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Annual Toy Giveaway

  • 🎁 Mercy House in Newark, New Jersey, hosted its annual toy giveaway, resembling Santa's workshop with toys for children of all ages.
  • πŸ—“οΈ Since 2018, the Archdiocese of Newark has organized this event to ensure every child has a gift on Christmas morning.
  • πŸ₯Ά Parents braved the cold to line up for the chance to receive toys, with some participating in a raffle for a bike.

Spreading Holiday Cheer

  • ✨ The event aims to spread joy during the holiday season, providing a blessing for parents who may struggle to afford gifts on their own.
  • 🀝 Volunteers, likened to Santa's elves, were eager to assist, embodying the spirit of giving.
  • πŸ’– Students from St. Joe's Regional High in Montvale actively participated, emphasizing the importance of giving back to those less fortunate.

Future Events

  • πŸ“ Mercy House plans to hold two more distribution events this week in Elizabeth and Jersey City.
  • πŸ” They will return to Newark the following week to continue their holiday efforts.
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