City collects more than $6,000 in toys for children in need through parking ticket program.
The City of Kingston says this year’s Toys for Tickets campaign saw one of its biggest turnouts ever, nearly doubling last year’s donations. From Nov. 1 to Dec. 3, residents were invited to pay eligible parking tickets by donating a new toy instead of money.
City staff report that 249 toys, worth a total of $6,040, were collected and delivered to the Salvation Army’s annual Toy Mountain campaign, which supports local children during the holiday season. Donations ranged from dolls and games to bulldozers and boats.
Dan Hazell, Supervisor of Enforcement Services, says the response shows how strongly the community steps up to help families in need. He thanked residents for their generosity and called the campaign a “testament to Kingston’s community spirit.”
Since launching in 2005, Toys for Tickets has collected well over 4,000 toys. City officials say they hope to continue building on the program’s momentum in future years.
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