The AAGO Foundation kicked off the association’s annual toy drive at the Thanks for Giving Luncheon on November 13. This year’s toy drive will once again benefit Toys for Tots.

 

Members are welcome to bring new and unwrapped toys (no stuffed animals please) to the AAGO headquarters (340 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL 32751) through December 15.

 

"Our members are always excited to kick off the holiday season with our annual toy drive," said Desiree Starr, who serves as AAGO’s senior vice president and the AAGO Foundation's secretary/treasurer. "We hope the gifts we collect will bring the spirit of the holiday season to children in need here in Central Florida." 

 

The toy drive is just one of the many ways the AAGO Foundation gives back to the local community. The mission of the AAGO Foundation is to work with three specific demographics: the homeless, veterans reintegrating into the workforce, and teens aging out of foster care.  Since 2013, the AAGO Foundation has raised funds to help area organizations that serve these demographics.