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La Casa de Don Pedro To Co-Host Holiday Toy Drive Reception
La Casa de Don Pedro Partners with The Rectangle Studio & Gallery to Host Holiday Toy Drive Reception
La Casa de Don Pedro and The Rectangle Studio & Gallery will co-host a Holiday Toy Drive Reception on Thursday December 13th, 2018, 540 A Freeman Street, Orange, NJ, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. The toy drive reception will benefit the children that La Casa de Don Pedro educates and supports.
Admission to the reception is one new, unwrapped toy per person, ages 3-18, valued at approximately $15.
Guests will enjoy food spreads and goodies from local businesses while viewing sports photography by the renowned photographer, Rob Tringali. His photos capture some of the most famous moments in sports history such as the 1991 Super Bowl, Derek Jeter’s last game, and more.
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This is a 21 and older reception. Please RSVP to info@lacasanwk.org.
La Casa de Don Pedro’s Holiday Toy Drive is one component its #GivingTuesday Campaign that launched on November 27th and runs until December 31, with goals to raise $20,000, provide 500 families with holiday meals, and fulfill the holiday toy wishes of the 900+ children and teenagers the organization educates and supports.
Can’t make the reception but still want to drop off a toy? Come by the studio starting Monday, December 3rd through December 17th. Be sure to call or email first at 917-744-5124 or info@therectanglestudio.com.
Located in the heart of the Valley Arts District in Orange, NJ, The Rectangle Studio & Gallery’s mission is to showcase the area's most talented creatives through uniquely themed shows and function as an intimate space for events and gatherings. The Rectangle is operated by South Orange residents, Lee Seidenberg, and Marcia LeBeau, and serves as the studio of Lee Seidenberg Photography. For more information, please visit https://www.therectanglestudio...
About La Casa de Don Pedro
Since its founding in 1972 in Newark, NJ, La Casa de Don Pedro has been driven by a mission to foster self-sufficiency, empowerment, and neighborhood revitalization, and a deep-rooted history of shared experiences with the community. As a comprehensive, community development organization, we are on the ground everyday helping build community and turning lives around by giving children a head start, and providing youth and adults with safety, stability, tools and resources that enrich their lives and build their social capital. We help people overcome their adverse experiences and become economically prosperous. 280 employees strong, we impact 50,000 people each year through more than 30 comprehensive, holistic programs.
For more information about La Casa de Don Pedro, visit: www.lacasanwk.org.
