Photos Courtesy of Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic
Caravan of Christmas Cheer elves drop off toys at the 106th Precinct stationhouse.
By Michael V. Cusenza
The caravan prepares to ride through Howard Beach.
Another year, another successful holiday toy and fundraising drive for the Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic.
According to the civic, “The winner for best car for our Caravan of Christmas Cheer goes to Kim Marie! Not only did the family decorate the car nicely but they were full of cheer themselves! Congratulations!!!!!”
While 2020 has been a collection of 12 months like no other in recent memory, Saturday’s Caravan of Christmas Cheer also saw amazing levels of local volunteerism and donating.
On Tuesday, The civic visited the Our Lady of Grace Ministry of Care and Service group to bring a donation check in the amount of $465 from the Caravan of Christmas Cheer, along with some toys for them to give out to the families they service. “These ladies work tirelessly throughout the year to make sure the food pantry is well stocked and they have everything they need to provide to those in need. The community thanks you for your efforts,” the civic said.
“What can we say Howard Beach!!!! As always your support was more than anyone could ever hope for! The amount of toys that was donated was incredible! Thank you to the ENTIRE community,” the HBL Civic’s Executive Board wrote on Facebook. “A HUGE thank you to to NYPD 106th Precinct, the West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department, Chief Nick Spinelli, Beach Channel Volunteer Fire Department, Senator Joe Addabbo, Assemblywoman Stacey Pfeffer Amato, Michael Hennessy, Joseph Risitano IV, Melissa Madonna Vee for the elves and all of the residents who donated toys for the 106th Precinct Toy Drive and money for the OLG Food Pantry and to all who joined in the caravan! Lastly THANK YOU to Santa and Mrs. Claus! We love you all! Happy Holidays!”
Minnie and Mickey even lent a hand on Saturday.
Civic President Joann Ariola and member Cathy Harrison are all smiles under those masks!
