October 29, 2024
Arundel Federal is proud to announce that we will be hosting our 22nd Annual Holiday Toy Drive beginning Monday, November 4th, 2024, through Tuesday, December 10th, 2024. All five Maryland branch locations will be accepting new, unwrapped toy donations for distribution to the less fortunate children in our communities.
The Toy Drive is open to all: customers, employees, and everyone in the community who wishes to donate! Collection boxes will be in the lobbies of all five branches: Annapolis, Brooklyn, Glen Burnie, Pasadena, and Severna Park. The Toy Drive ends on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024.
This year’s donations will be distributed through:
South Baltimore Network, Baltimore South Baltimore Network began in early 2013, with the goal to improve South Baltimore, Maryland. South Baltimore consists of many different neighborhoods, ranging widely in population, socio-economic status, race, and age. South Baltimore Network strives to help these residents by bringing many of the non-profits who target South Baltimore together. Through fundraising, financial assistance and training, the South Baltimore Network aids other local non-profits to help them better serve those they seek to help. The toys are distributed to the local low-income communities of Curtis Bay, Brooklyn, and Cherry Hill.
SOFO (South Forest Drive corridor), Annapolis The SOFO HoHo Toy Drive is for underprivileged students in the SOFO Corridor. The 2024 SOFO HoHo is on its 9th season. Collecting presents to spread the Christmas Spirit to our elementary students in need. We will be collecting presents at various locations along the SOFO Corridor. We are also giving you an option for cash donations and a small team of SOFO elves will whisk around and purchase the toys for the students. Students, who need some holiday cheer, will be receiving the toys in time for their adults to prepare for the big day on Christmas.
Happy Helpers for The Homeless An all-volunteer organization meeting the needs of the Glen Burnie and Baltimore City communities for 31 years through feeding, clothing, supporting and serving the homeless. Their mission: To provide food, toiletries, and clothing with compassion and a smile; to spread our belief that if all those who are able get involved, the human tragedy of homelessness will be solved.
“There’s nothing better to help celebrate the holidays and uplift spirits than to be in a position to give back and put smiles on hundreds of children’s faces this holiday season. This is our 22nd year hosting the Arundel Federal Savings Bank Annual Toy Drive, and I am always amazed at the outpouring of generosity. All donations will benefit local, deserving children and their families. Thank you to our customers, communities and employees for their willingness to help provide brightness and cheer to those who need it most this holiday season” stated Tom Herpel, President and CEO.
About Arundel Federal Savings Bank:
Arundel Federal Savings Bank has been helping Maryland residents save for their futures and finance the purchase of their homes through five Maryland branch locations. Arundel Federal is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. For more information about Arundel Federal, the Toy Drive or general inquiries, please contact Jeanne M. Slaughter, Corporate Communications Director, 410-863-7028 or JSlaughter@ArundelFederal.com.