Housing America Corporation of Somerton hosts toy drive

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Housing America Corporation is working to donates toys to more than 160 children this month through its holiday toy drive.

Executive Director Yolanda Galindo said the group is focused on supporting families in need explaining, "We're trying to bring services to our residents in our low-income complexes."

The organization is accepting new, unwrapped toys and cash donations until December 12. The gifts will be given out the following week to children living in three low-income apartment complexes in Somerton and one in Yuma.

Galindo said the holidays make this effort especially important adding, "It's the holiday season come upon us, why not do something with these kids and at least provide, you know, it could be a small toy, but it could make their faces smile."

Community members in both Somerton and Yuma have already helped the drive grow, but Galindo said there is still plenty of need.

"So far, we have gotten pretty good community response…However, you know, donations are never enough, so we are requesting donations of toys just for our children," she said.

Donations can be dropped off at the Housing America Corporation front office.