Christmas in July Toy Drive

FYI is already thinking ahead to Christmas. Due to COVID-19 and the current economic situation, we are wanting to be ready to assist those who might need help spreading the Christmas spirit in their families at the end of the year. Truck N4 Tykes and FYI are partnering for a first-ever Christmas in July Toy Drive on Sat., July 18, starting at 11 a.m. at Rural King in Springfield and heading to Tecumseh High School at noon where the toys and donations will be collected. “We at FYI have seen the destruction of their financial situations because of this pandemic, and it might be even worse by Christmastime,” said FYI co-Executive Director Pat Banaszak. “We live in a part of Clark County where many families are struggling. We know we are going to see at least double the number of families from last year coming to us needing help with gifts for…