Gesa CU to collect toy donations
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The tree is up at Gesa Credit Union in Moses Lake. Gesa began its Stock-the-Sock toy drive Thursday afternoon, although the giant stocking used to collect the toys hadn’t arrived yet.
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RICHLAND — Gesa Credit Union will collect for its seventh annual Stock-the-Sock toy drive until Dec. 19, the company announced Thursday.
Gesa will partner with Local Heroes groups statewide for the drive, according to the company’s statement. Community members are encouraged to drop by the credit union to donate toys to an oversized stocking at the branch, the statement said. Locally, Gesa Credit Union is located at 712 S. Pioneer Way in Moses Lake. There are also locations in Wenatchee, the Tri-Cities and Spokane, according to Gesa’s website. Toys collected in Moses Lake will be distributed by Communities in Schools of North Central Washington, the statement said.
“We are so grateful for all the care and compassion that Local Heroes provide for our communities, which is why this year we are honored to partner with several groups to gift toys to those who need it most,” wrote Angie Brotherton, assistant vice president of community relations and impact, in the announcement. “The Stock-the-Sock drive is an initiative I look forward to every year, and the impact we make every holiday season wouldn’t be possible without our generous members. Through their toy donations this year, we hope to be able to make an even larger impact on the lives of many this holiday season.”
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