Wrapping with Bank of America




Volunteers from Bank of America were our first "wrappers" of the holiday season!

The Arizonans for Children Annual Holiday Party for kids in foster care takes a lot of care and planning and even more volunteers.

We got so much accomplished today!  From starting wrapping to Christmas tree inspection.






The entire front of our MEC (Mesa Education Center) looked like a Christmas tree farm!

Have you seen the video from the party last year?
Click here to watch the video!


If you would like to help wrap or hold a toy drive please contact Laura at az4children.laura@gmail.com 


Together we can make the holidays Merry and Bright for kids in the foster care system!

http://www.arizonansforchildren.org/








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