Dream Center NYC held its fourth annual Christmas shopping event, 'His Toy Store,' for low-income families at the Manhattan Community Center on Dec. 7.
Santa posed for a photo op with the kids during the “His Toy Store ” event in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan , on Dec. 7, 2024.held its fourth annual Christmas shopping event, “His Toy Store ,” for low-income families at the Manhattan Community Center on Dec. 7.
Volunteer Shane Spring, Priscilla Perumalla, and Pastor Stephen Perumalla show some of the toys at “His Toy Store” in ManhattanPriscilla Perumalla, executive director of the Dream Center NYC, told amNewYork Metro the goal was to uplift the parents and not make them feel embarrassed because they can’t afford Christmas presents for their kids.
“We always talk about loving our community. So to do that tangibly and actually be a part of that is really gratifying,” Spring told amNewYork Metro. Lawson added, “Jesus tells us to give with a cheerful heart, and so we’re happy to do that this season.”
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