Registration for annual Toy shop program on Thursday and Friday | Community Spirit

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The Salvation Army announced on Wednesday that only two days remain for families to register for the 2012 Toy Shop program.

The Toy Shop program has ensured for more than 50 years that local children receive toys for Christmas. The program is targeted to low-income families in the local community, including Hamilton and Clermont counties in Ohio, and Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties in Northern Kentucky.

“We love serving the families in this way each Christmas,” stated Major Faith Miller, Divisional Program Secretary at The Salvation Army.  “It touches our hearts to know that we’re part of bringing Christmas joy to children in our community that would otherwise go without.  This is a great opportunity for local families to receive support for their children at Christmas.”

Those interested can visit any of the six area Salvation Army Community Centers to register.  Registration will take place on Thursday, November 1st, from 3 pm to 7 pm, and Friday, November 2nd, from 10 am to 3 pm, at the following six  Salvation Army centers:

·        Batavia – 87 N. Market St.,
·        Center Hill – 6381 Center Hill Ave.,
·        Citadel (Downtown) – 120 E. Central Parkway,
·        Covington – 1806 Scott Blvd.,
·        Newport – 340 W. 10th St.,
·        Price Hill – 3503 Warsaw Ave.,

Registrants will need to bring the following:

·        Proof of Address
·        Photo ID
·        Proof of Income and Expenses for the entire household (including working teens and relatives/friends living within the household)
·        Social Security cards or ID for everyone living in the household (for food assistance)
·        Birth Certificates for all children age 17 and under (for gift assistance)