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J A N U A R Y Braunstein toy drive a smashing success
BY JENNA BAGCAL
A Queens assemblyman and his constituents once
again made the holidays brighter for children and
veterans in District 26.
Assemblyman Ed Braunstein wrapped up the
season of giving during his 8th Annual Holiday
Gift Drive for veterans and needy and hospitalized
children. From the end of November to Dec. 17,
Braunstein’s office accepted donations of toys, clothing
items, candy and toiletries to be distributed to
several local organizations.
“I was overwhelmed by the amazing generosity
of my constituents, who helped bring holiday cheer
to those in need,” said Braunstein. “I would like
to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude
to our community and our schools for continuing
to make these gift drives such a success. Since we
received so many donations, we were able to bring
smiles to the faces of thousands of needy children,
as well as hundreds of hospitalized veterans this
holiday season.”
Braunstein also extended his thanks to Community
Board 11 and Dr. William M. Duke “for their continuous
support for our Holiday Gift Drive.”
The assemblyman reported that they were able to
donate thousands of children’s toys and hundreds of
items for veterans thanks to the generosity from 16
area schools, numerous civic and senior organizations
and several hundred local residents.
Nearly a dozen organizations received toys from
the drive including 4 Kids in Need drive for homeless
families, QNS Toy Drive for St. Paul the Apostle
Church, QSAC Day School of Whitestone, QSAC
Preschool & Early Childhood Center of Douglaston,
Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein is pictured distributing toys to children at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children
Ronald McDonald House, Sacred Heart Church Toy
Drive, St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, Transition
Domestic Violence Center and the United States
Army.
Braunstein was joined by his staff and students
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Photos courtesy of Assemblyman Ed Braunstein’s office
volunteers from Benjamin N. Cardozo High School
in Bayside to hand-deliver gifts for the Veterans’ Gift
Drive. The group visited veterans at St. Albans VA
Community Living Center and the New York State
Veterans Home at St. Albans.
Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein, his staff, Santa and students and staff from Benjamin N. Cardozo High School are pictured with veterans at the St. Albans VA Community Living
Center.
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