Toys and Community Support Needed for South Shore YMCA Toy Drive

Quincy, MA—Steps are in motion to collect as many toys as possible for children
who would simply go without this holiday season.

As part of the annual South Shore YMCA Holiday Assistance Program, staff and
volunteers are working hard to raise support for underprivileged South Shore
children and their families.

“Each year, we are proud to assemble toys, warm clothing, and other gift items to
help struggling families across the South Shore. Thanks to our partners, donors,
members and volunteers, we are able to make the holidays brighter for thousands of
children and families in the area.”, said South Shore YMCA President and CEO,
Paul Gorman.

Community partner Quirk Auto Dealers has joined forces by donating 72 bicycles
and will be collecting toys for the YMCA toy drive at all their retail locations until
December 22.

“If it weren’t for the South Shore YMCA, there some nights we wouldn’t have food to
eat. Being a single mom and not having the ability to provide for my children, makes
me feel like a failure. You don’t want to see your kid cry especially during the
holidays. Many times, the only gifts my children had were from the YMCA holiday
program. I really appreciate everything they have done for me”, said a tearful Katie,
a struggling South Shore single mother of three children.

The YMCA is seeking assistance from the community to collect all kinds of toys plus
other holiday gift items, such as clothing and pajamas, that are listed on their
website. https://ssymca.org/give/holiday-assistance/holiday-assistance-wish-list/

Donations to the South Shore YMCA Holiday Assistance Program can be made
online at, https://ssymca.org/give/holiday-assistance/. Toys will be collected at any
Quirk Auto Dealer retail location until December 22. For Quirk retail location
information, visit: https://www.quirkcars.com/.