November 21, 2024
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907 toys, 169 books collected in Ottawa Sunrise Rotary Club drive

Items will be donated to the Ottawa Salvation Army to distribute to families

By Shaw Local News Network

Between the Ottawa Festival of Lights Parade and the Ottawa Farm & Fleet's collections, 907 toys and 169 books were delivered to the Ottawa Salvation Army by the Sunrise Rotary Club through its community drive. (Photo provided)

The Sunrise Rotary Club collected 907 toys and 169 books for delivery to the Ottawa Salvation Army this past weekend between the Ottawa Festival of Lights Parade and the Ottawa Farm & Fleet collections.

The gifts are donated to children who will rely on the Ottawa Salvation Army for their Christmas meal and the gifts they will find under the tree on Christmas morning. Once the Salvation Army sorts the items, members of the Sunrise Rotary Club will purchase those items in short supply with the financial contributions provided to the club.

The club extended a thank you β€œto this caring community for their thoughtfulness during this Christmas season.”