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Students seek toys for kids
By Jessica Musicar, Staff Writer
Thursday, November 12, 2009 | No comments posted.
North Bend High School students in Steve Greif’s Key Club have caught the spirit of giving weeks before Christmas music has filled their heads.
The high schoolers are holding a toy drive this week to help a local nonprofit agency.
Taylor Cribbins, a junior who is organizing the Toy Tales toy drive for Oregon Coast Community Action, said the effort will bring money to the agency’s programs, including the Court Appointed Special Advocates program, South Coast Head Start and the Share Bear Snack Pack program, which feeds kids on weekends.
“I think that’s a big deal because once they get to an older age, I think that would inspire them to get more involved with similar organizations,” said Taylor, 17.
When the drive ends Friday, the toys will be turned over to the organization, cleaned and then sold for a small price.
A competition among classes has been set up to encourage students, Taylor said. The teachers of the losing classes must dress as mad scientists.
Greif, the Key Club adviser, said the drive is going well. As of Tuesday, they’d gathered “a good pile.” with a barrel and several boxes full of goods.
“We have stuffed animals, puzzles, DVDs, some sporting equipment, I believe,” Greif said, noting that students held a similar project last year. “It was a good deal, so we did it again this year.
“I think our kids can really relate to the needs of other children in the community. It’s nice to have kids helping kids.”
Key Club, he said, is an international high school community service organization. At North Bend, it includes about 60 members, who participate in a number of similar efforts.
ORCCA’s development coordinator, Hallie Winchell, said the proceeds of the toy sale will go toward Great Afternoons in Reedsport, South Coast Head Start, CASA, and the Share Bear Snack Pack Program.
“We’re trying to encourage families of all income levels to enjoy previously loved toys,” she said.
Winchell added that donors are encouraged to include stories of their toys to be shared.
“I think it’s a fantastic thing for them to get involved in,” she said. “This gives them a chance to donate to a good cause, they’re going to be supporting children’s programing through fundraising, and (they) also know that their toys are going to go to someone else who is really going to enjoy them.”
The high schoolers are holding a toy drive this week to help a local nonprofit agency.
Taylor Cribbins, a junior who is organizing the Toy Tales toy drive for Oregon Coast Community Action, said the effort will bring money to the agency’s programs, including the Court Appointed Special Advocates program, South Coast Head Start and the Share Bear Snack Pack program, which feeds kids on weekends.
“I think that’s a big deal because once they get to an older age, I think that would inspire them to get more involved with similar organizations,” said Taylor, 17.
When the drive ends Friday, the toys will be turned over to the organization, cleaned and then sold for a small price.
A competition among classes has been set up to encourage students, Taylor said. The teachers of the losing classes must dress as mad scientists.
Greif, the Key Club adviser, said the drive is going well. As of Tuesday, they’d gathered “a good pile.” with a barrel and several boxes full of goods.
“We have stuffed animals, puzzles, DVDs, some sporting equipment, I believe,” Greif said, noting that students held a similar project last year. “It was a good deal, so we did it again this year.
“I think our kids can really relate to the needs of other children in the community. It’s nice to have kids helping kids.”
Key Club, he said, is an international high school community service organization. At North Bend, it includes about 60 members, who participate in a number of similar efforts.
ORCCA’s development coordinator, Hallie Winchell, said the proceeds of the toy sale will go toward Great Afternoons in Reedsport, South Coast Head Start, CASA, and the Share Bear Snack Pack Program.
“We’re trying to encourage families of all income levels to enjoy previously loved toys,” she said.
Winchell added that donors are encouraged to include stories of their toys to be shared.
“I think it’s a fantastic thing for them to get involved in,” she said. “This gives them a chance to donate to a good cause, they’re going to be supporting children’s programing through fundraising, and (they) also know that their toys are going to go to someone else who is really going to enjoy them.”
Want to help?
What: Oregon Coast Community Action is hosting Toy Tales, a fundraising event for Community Action’s children’s programs’
When: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27-28.
Where: At the Pony Village Mall in North Bend.
Items: Gently used toys, games, puzzles and other items.
Who benefits: Children receiving services from Great Afternoons, South Coast Head Start, Court Appointed Special Advocates, and the Share Bear Snack Pack programs.
What: Oregon Coast Community Action is hosting Toy Tales, a fundraising event for Community Action’s children’s programs’
When: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27-28.
Where: At the Pony Village Mall in North Bend.
Items: Gently used toys, games, puzzles and other items.
Who benefits: Children receiving services from Great Afternoons, South Coast Head Start, Court Appointed Special Advocates, and the Share Bear Snack Pack programs.
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