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AMARILLO, TX – FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) is a proud sponsor for the Northside Toy Drive (NSTD), and will host the Toy-a-thon toy collection and fundraiser November 15, 2024, at the FBSW Wolflin Banking Center, located at 2401 S. Georgia. The event will run from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and will be live on the KFDA NewsChannel 10 news broadcast at 6 p.m.
“We know some families are having a tough time and the need for Christmas assistance is even greater in our community this year,” said Elton Bradley II, NSTD founder and president. “We are honored to have FirstBank Southwest and the community partnering with us to ensure we still spread Christmas joy to area children.”
Businesses and individuals are asked to safely deliver donations or unwrapped toys for children ages two to 12 to the drive through event. Supporters can also make a monetary donation by visiting www.northsidetoydrive.com/donate.
“We usually have a formal gala to celebrate Christmas and collect toys,” said Bradley. “Due to the growth we’ve expanded our reach to ensure we’re able to accomplish our mission.”
FBSW Executive Vice President/ Chief Consumer Officer Bowden Jones Jr. expressed appreciation for the bank’s commitment to the community. “I’m proud to work for a company that not only recognizes the importance of the work we are doing at Northside Toy Drive, but is also willing to support the cause in such a meaningful way,” said Jones, also a former NSTD board member.
NSTD plans to distribute the toys to area children at its annual Toy Giveaway on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
ABOUT FIRSTBANK SOUTHWEST
FirstBank Southwest (“FBSW”) was founded in 1907 and family-owned since 1934. FirstBank Southwest is a dynamic 1.8B+ regional bank that has the privilege of serving the families and businesses of the Texas Panhandle, DFW Metroplex, and Austin and San Antonio metro markets. It is the mission of FBSW to be the preferred community bank in the great state of Texas by providing focused financial services for commercial customers and retail customers. Get social with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. Visit us on our webpage at: www.fbsw.com.
ABOUT NORTHSIDE TOY DRIVE
Northside Toy Drive began in 2013 when a small group of givers gathered for a social hour and filled a small trailer with toys for Amarillo area children. The event has grown to one of Amarillo’s most popular formal events, and the giving spirit remains. In addition to spreading Christmas joy through toys, Northside Toy Drive, a 501(c)3 organization, also gives scholarships to high school seniors. For more information, visit www.northsidetoydrive.org or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Aimee Grubbs, Marketing Director, 806.322.7229, [email protected]
