Building One Community (B1C) Hosts Largest Holiday Toy Giveaway Yet

Stamford, CT, December 11th – Building One Community (B1C) celebrated the season of giving with its largest-ever Holiday Toy Giveaway this past weekend, distributing over 900 toys and 900 books to local immigrant children in Stamford. The annual tradition brought joy to families and showcased the power of community collaboration.

The festive event featured arts and crafts, caroling, and games, creating a warm and cheerful atmosphere for all who attended. A special thanks goes to the dedicated volunteers from local schools, including Greenwich Academy, Greenwich Country Day School, King School, Brunswick School, and New Canaan High School, as well as the many partner organizations and generous donors who made this event possible- including Trinity Church, Lourdes Roque, and her team.

“Thanks to the incredible support from our community, we were able to bring smiles to so many children of immigrant families this year,” said Elena Perez, Executive Director at B1C. “This event is a reminder of what we can achieve when we come together to support one another.”

Building One Community is proud to continue this beloved tradition, spreading holiday cheer while strengthening the bonds that unite our community.

For more information about B1C and its initiatives, please visit www.b1c.org.

About Building One Community

Building One Community (also known as B1C) is a nonprofit organization established in 2011 that provides a comprehensive resource center for immigrants in the greater Stamford area. The mission of Building One Community is to advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families. Since its inception, the organization has served over 18,000 immigrants from 117 different countries. B1C provides free services that educate, employ, empower, and engage immigrants and the broader community. Programs offered include ELL (English Language) programs, family and individual support services, immigration legal services, and workforce development programs. Community volunteers, donors, and partnerships are an essential component of the growth of Building One Community. More information may be found at www.B1C.org.