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Barrow Nonprofit in 'Desperate' Need of Donations

Holiday Connection ensures children in need receive gifts for Christmas.

Want to help children in need have a merry Christmas? Barrow County Family Connection/Communities In Schools posted the following status update on its Facebook page earlier this week. 

Holiday Connection is in DESPERATE need if toys!!! We served over 200 kids [Monday] and are praying that we can make them last until [Tuesday] when we will see 250 more.....this doesn't count the 300 on Wednesday and 250 on Thursday and another 200 plus on Friday!!! Please consider donating to this worthwhile cause, who wants a child to go without Gifts in Christmas morning?!?!?! You can contact me about donations at 678-684-8166!!! Thank you to all that have donated, volunteered and will volunteer later this week!!!

The following information was also shared in comments. 

We need toys, clothes, makeup, watches, DVD's etc. for ages 0-4 girls, 5-9 girls and boys, 10-14 boys and girls. It doesn't necessarily need to be toys. Stuff kids would enjoy!
Our Holiday Connection Store is located at 105 East Athens Street Winder in The Colleen O Williams Theater. Call the number above when you deliver the toys. We will be more than happy to unload your vehicle!!

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