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Vancouver, Wash. - Starting Nov. 11, the City of Vancouver invites the community to support the third annual Korey's Joy Drive, a toy drive in memory of Korey Cochran, a City employee who passed away in 2017 at age 38 from cancer.
The City will collect new, unwrapped toys and new youth and adult winter coats, gloves, sock and hats through Dec. 13. All donations will be delivered to Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, Share of Vancouver WA, Children's Justice Center, Children's Center and Open House Ministries the week of Dec 16:
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About Randall Children's Hospital
Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel offers an innovative approach to children's health care. It's a place where complex medical and surgical care is blended with a peaceful environment to create a new world of healing and health. The Randall Children's Hospital provides services for infants, youth and teens. Children at the hospital are treated for cancer, heart disease, and much more. Donations of toys and games will keep kids engaged and happy while undergoing treatment.
About Open House Ministries
Open House Ministries is committed to equipping homeless families with the tools necessary for resolving issues that lead to poverty and homelessness. They provide a holistic, long-term approach to working with homeless families to meet their physical, mental and spiritual needs to break the cycle of homelessness. Donations will help brighten the holidays of homeless youths and teens.
About Children’s Justice Center
The Arthur D. Curtis Children’s Justice Center is a nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center that provides a safe, child-focused place for alleged child victims of criminal-level abuse and their non-offending family members.
The Center’s multidisciplinary team of trained responders comes together from across agencies and jurisdictions to address crimes against children, including holding perpetrators accountable through the judicial system and sensitively considering children’s health and healing needs.
About Share of Vancouver, WA
Share provides services to individuals and families and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, economic status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation and marital or family status.