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Fayette Cares Supporters Warm Hearts with Christmas Toys

Volunteers assist in unloading thousands of toys and dozens of bikes from an 18-wheeler trailer filled with Christmas Caring donations.

This holiday season, the spirit of giving was vibrant in our community, as Fayette Cares hosted the heartwarming angel tree event. In a remarkable display of generosity and joy, residents, and local businesses rallied to fulfill Christmas wishes of nearly 200 children in need, ensuring the magic of the season touched every heart.

Among the event’s highlights was the enthusiastic participation of MCP Tennessee, whose employees held a festive workplace parade as they dropped-off toy donations. Their procession was not just a contribution but a celebration of community spirit and joy.

In another touching story of community spirit, a local family chose to redefine their holiday tradition. Instead of exchanging gifts, they directed festive generosity towards the children of the Fayette Cares angel tree program. Their decision to swap family gift-giving for community giving exemplified the essence of the holiday spirit – selfless love and caring for others.

Behind the scenes, an army of volunteers supported a small team of Fayette Cares staff working tirelessly to organize and sort the plethora of toys and gifts. Their dedication and hard work ensured that each child’s wish was wrapped with love and handled with care. 

Left picture: Volunteers assist in unloading thousands of toys and dozens of bikes from an 18-wheeler trailer filled with Christmas Caring donations. Right picture: Fayette Cares volunteer Wayne Johnston checking to make sure the size is just right for each child receiving a coat donated by the Knights of Columbus and other caring donors.

This year’s Christmas Caring food and toy programs were a testament to the incredible power of community unity and compassion. Fayette Cares, with the support of community partners and volunteers, turned the holiday season into a time of wonder and warmth for many families.

Consider making a monthly donation to support Fayette Cares programs beyond the holiday season and give hope to families facing poverty and abuse. Gifts can be made online at: FayetteCares.org/donate or by mail to:  Fayette Cares, P.O. Box 326, Somerville, Tennessee 38068.

Lauren Garner volunteers to organize the many wonderful gifts donated to Fayette Cares to assist nearly 200 children in the angel tree program. 

About Fayette Cares

The mission of Fayette Cares is to empower those in need with solutions to end homelessness, break the cycle of domestic violence, and create stability and self-sufficiency from crisis. Fayette Cares has served the Mid-South as a community-supported non-profit organization since 1986 and is a United Way member agency.


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