The Florence Rotary is proud to join the Steinford Toy Foundation along with many local businesses in helping to ensure every child in Northern Kentucky has a “Merry Christmas”.
Back: Adam Howard, Kim Bunger, Mack Slocum, Roger Babik
Front: Pat Raverty, Barbara Rahn, Rhonda Hancock, Julia Pile
During the Great Depression, a Northern Kentucky couple, Rose and George Steinford, witnessed many needy children in their neighborhood who were not experiencing the joys of Christmas. Rose and George, who had no children of their own, assumed the roles of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus by purchasing, repairing and distributing used toys to these children. Today, that tradition is continued through the Steinford Toy Foundation, founded in 1973, and the Foundation’s volunteers that collect and distribute the toys. Last year over 3,000 children in Northern Kentucky were served.
Collection barrels will be in many businesses located throughout Northern Kentucky, Please consider donating an unwrapped new or gently used toy so that the tradition may continue. Donations will be collected starting December 1st and will end on December 12th at the following business:
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Hilton Cincinnati Airport |
Master Provisions |
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Forcht Bank |
Mike Crane Farm Bureau Insurance |
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Emerson Power Transmission Solutions |
Bailey’s Car Wash |
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Turnbull-Wahlert Construction |
ServPro |
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LaRosa’s |
Heritage Bank (18 locations) |
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Florence Hardware |
Best Way Disposal |
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St Elizabeth Medical Center – Florence/Grant Locations |
Many of the above businesses are holding company wide toy drives. If you are interested in hosting a collection barrel or coordinating a toy drive at your organization, please contact Pat Raverty with the Florence Rotary at 859-743-1134.
Please visit the Steinford Toy Foundation’s website at www.steinfordtoyfoundation.org or the organization’s Facebook page to learn about the program, refer a family, become a Steinford Elf, host a company toy drive or volunteer. The Steinford Toy Foundation is a completely volunteer driven organization. To learn more about the Florence Rotary, please visit their Facebook page or website at www.florencerotary.org.
