For the second consecutive year, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1115 is teaming up with the Welland Optimist Club in support of the 2021 Christmas Community Toys Drive. Community Christmas Toys is a non-profit organization that distributes toys to children in need in Welland and surrounding areas. The initiative endeavors to supply toys, stocking stuffers, mittens and clothing to help make Christmas a joyous occasion for children in the community. In support of this effort, CUPE Local 1115 has donated $100 to the Welland Optimist Club. In addition, members of the Local will be volunteering their time to support the upcoming drive-through/drop off events where people will be able to donate toys/gifts, food, and money without ever leaving their vehicles.
The Welland Optimist Club supports community youth by sponsoring and donating to sports programs, scouting, regional youth programs, City of Welland summer camp programs, annual food drives, Women’s Place, Community Christmas Toys drive, to name a few.
“Our Local supports this community, and we all want to help make Christmas a little bit brighter for kids who might not otherwise have gifts under the tree on Christmas. Our members work hard every day for the people of Welland to make sure they have the City services they need, and this is just one small way we can give back to help make this time of year a little happier for the kids,” said Mark Slade, President of CUPE Local 1115.
CUPE Local 1115 represents 102 inside workers at city hall, public works, and Welland Public Library.
The Welland Optimist Club Community Christmas Toys Drive will be accepting new, unwrapped toys and gifts, and monetary donations at the drive-through event at 38 Patterson Avenue in Welland on the following days:
Sunday Dec 5th 11:00am to 3:00pm
Saturday Dec 11th 11:00am to 3:00pm
Welland Optimist Club Website: https://www.wellandoptimistclub.ca/
Welland Optimist Club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WellandOptimistClub/
Welland Optimist Club is located at 38 Patterson Ave, Welland, ON (click for map)