Davis Foundation unites with Toy for Joy to promote literacy, with books among gifts
Updated Dec 13, 2020;
Posted Dec 13, 2020
11/12/2020 -Springfield- Danielle LaTaille, social services director for the Salvation Army Citadel, holds one of the books included in the Christmas in a Box that will be distributed to needy families this year. (Don Treeger / The Republican)
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Every family in Western Massachusetts that receives gifts from Toy for Joy this year will also receive a book to read with their children.
The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation has sponsored the purchase of the books for many years now, and this year is no exception.
Springfield completes first week of Toy for Joy distribution, continues to see great need
Updated Dec 13, 2020;
Posted Dec 13, 2020
12/10/2020 -Springfield- Volunteers load boxes for waiting cars as distribution of the Salvation Army s Toy for Joy campaign has begun at their Pearl Street headquarters. (Don Treeger / The Republican)
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SPRINGFIELD For the first time in its 98-year history, the Toy for Joy campaign this year switched to online registration and contactless distribution because of COVID-19.
“We had to think about how best to serve our families while keeping our staff safe as well,” said Danielle LaTaille, social services director for the Salvation Army Citadel in Springfield.