The District Council is pleased to announce several charity drives this holiday season. If you are looking to give back to those in need, please consider donating to one of the holiday drives below. Please note that ALL are welcome to participate!
Local 45 – Toy Drive. Members, along with their families and friends, are welcome to donate toys to children in need. Donations will be accepted up until the Local Union meeting on December 18th, or at the Local Union office.
Local 157 – Toy/Coat Drive. Local 157 is hosting a combined coat and toy drive. Coats will be going to locals in the Bronx community and toys will be given to several local church charities. Members are encouraged to drop off donations at the Local Union office or at the Local meeting on December 13th. Donations will also be accepted by Local 157 Reps.
Local 212 – Toy Drive. Local 212 is hosting a toy drive for underprivileged kids in the area. Members can bring donations to the Local Union meeting on December 11th. Those who cannot make the meeting can drop off donations at the Local Union office.
Local 740 & 2790 – Toy Drive. Locals 740 and 2790 are having a combined toy drive for Toys4Tots. Members have until December 21st to drop off donations at Union Hall.
Local 926 – Toy Drive. Local 926 is having a toy drive benefiting the Reaching-Out Community Services’ 13th Annual Operation Christmas Smiles, which is a holiday party for kids in need to ensure each child gets a gift on Christmas. Members have until December 18th to drop off gifts at the Local Union office or the Local’s Christmas party.
Local 1556 – Toy Drive. Local 1556 is hosting a toy drive for children in the area. Members have until December 18th to drop off donations at the Training Center on the second floor.
Local 2287 – Toy Drive. Local 2287 is encouraging everyone to donate toys to local children. Donations will be accepted up until the Local Union meeting on December 19th. Members can drop off donations at the meeting or at the Local Union office.