Community Initiative to Reduce Violence is seeking donations for its 2025 Hope For The Holiday Gift-Giving Campaign.
CIRV is seeking new toys, clothing, school supplies, gloves, hats, gift cards, learning materials, electronics and resource materials.
Collected items will go to children, youth and families who have been affected by violence. The annual campaign reaches children of all ages – from newborns to youth up to age 18.
The deadline for donations is Monday, Dec. 15. Donated items should be new and unwrapped. CIRV will wrap, bag and prepare items for delivery to children and families.
The Youngstown Police Department and CIRV volunteers will deliver the Christmas gifts on Friday, Dec. 19.
CIRV is a partnership between law enforcement, social service agencies and the community to reduce violence in the city. William “Guy” Burney is executive director.
CIRV’s office is located on the sixth floor of Youngstown City Hall, 26 Phelps St., Youngstown, Ohio 44503.
“We are grateful to serve and partner with the city of Youngstown by bringing comfort and hope to these children and families during this time of year,” said CIRV staff in a statement.
To contribute materials and for more information, contact Carla D. Gipson, CIRV assistant, at 330-742-8778 or email c.******@************io.gov….
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