MINERSVILLE — The Minersville Police Department is collecting Christmas gifts for three local children whose family is facing significant financial hardship this holiday season.
Chief Jeff Bowers and the department’s officers are asking residents, businesses and community organizations to donate new, unwrapped toys, gifts and clothing through .
Christmas Drive to Benefit Three Children
According to the department, the drive will benefit a single mother and her three children:
- A 12-year-old girl.
- A 9-year-old boy.
- A 7-year-old girl.
The family will be celebrating its first Christmas together under one roof in several years, but financial difficulties have left their mother unable to provide gifts this year.
“Christmas has always been such an important time for my family, and if we can help bring that feeling to another less fortunate family, I am happy to help,” Bowers said.
“I truly believe that it is very important that every child get to experience the magic of Christmas. I think that if we can all help as a community, regardless of the amount, then we are doing our part.”
Where and When to Donate
The collection began and continues through .
- Drop-off location: Minersville Police Department headquarters, 15 N. Delaware Avenue, Minersville.
- Drop-off hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Accepted donations: New, unwrapped toys, Christmas gifts and new clothing for the three children.
Police encouraged anyone interested in helping to contribute, saying no donation is too small.