Housing Corporation of America hands out toys in Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - It is the season of giving, and one local organization is making the holidays brighter for children in the community.

After hosting a toy drive earlier this month, the Housing Corporation of America distributed toys to children at their homes on Thursday morning. The effort brought smiles and excitement to dozens of young residents as staff members personally delivered the gifts.

“We did get some wonderful sponsorships and we got some toys," said Dennise Lopez, an occupancy specialist with the organization. Also, some of our staff helped out with donating toys, and we decided to go ahead and provide this for our residents,” she said.

The initiative aimed to spread joy to children who might otherwise go without a toy this Christmas. For staff members, the experience was especially meaningful.

“It feels like you’re able to give those kids something for Christmas that maybe their parents might not be able to,” said Julia Navarro, also an occupancy specialist.

In total, the Housing Corporation of America handed out toys to approximately 50 children, ensuring they could enjoy a part of the holiday season.