Ongoing toy drive surpasses goal
TEXARKANA, Ark. — Express Employment Professionals is hosting their fifth annual toy drive, noting that “COVID Can’t Stop Santa.”
Staff members from Express chose to support Child Protective Services and children who are placed in foster care. The foster care population has increased tremendously over the years and the children served are frequently overlooked and often the ones in the most need, according to an Express news release.
Toys donated to CPS/ Department of Human Services are used at the time of placement and throughout the year for birthdays, Christmas and other holidays. Children in Miller, Bowie, Little River, Hempstead, and Cass counties will benefit from this event.
Sherry Kidd, a staff member of Little River County DHS, noted, “These toys are distributed throughout Little River County’s foster children and other needy families we serve through our office. This year was especially challenging with the pandemic and the effects it has had on our local economy. Express’ assistance makes a huge difference to these children each year. Without their support, many of the area children would not have a Christmas this year. We all could use some Christmas cheer right now, and Express shows us that our community pulls together when there is a need with helping hands and hearts.”
Express has surpassed this year’s goal of 1,500 toys with a total of 2,001 toys. For more information, visit ExpressTexarkana.com.