TUCSON, Ariz.–Hughes Federal Credit Union is a hosting a holiday toy drive in partnership with La Caliente and La Buena Radio to benefit the Miracle on 31st Street Holiday Party. The Miracle on 31st Street is a 501(c)3 charitable organization started 47 years ago to benefit local children. The donated toys are given out at a holiday celebration for children who live in Tucson’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Hughes is accepting new and unwrapped toy donations at all eight of their branches through Dec. 14. To celebrate a successful toy drive, La Caliente and La Buena Radio will be at Sunnyside High School on Dec. 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the front parking lot. There will be live music by Techno Banda La Mix. The DJ lineup will include Los Hijos de la Mañana, Enrique Mayans and El Chiquilin.
The Miracle on 31st Street is a longstanding tradition in our community and the perfect opportunity for Hughes to help spread some holiday cheer,” said Dani Gomez, marketing manager. “We are proud to have such generous members, staff and other supporters who have come out to make this toy drive the most successful yet. With over 10,000 children expected at the Miracle on 31st Street event at the AVA Amphitheater, every single donation will truly make a difference and we are hoping to see a large turnout for the last day of the drive.”
Hughes Federal Credit Union said it believes in giving back to the community they serve with their mission to always make a positive difference in each member’s financial life. The large toy donation is being made possible by Hughes members, staff and a number of select employer groups that have dropped off donated toys.
In 2017 Hughes provided nearly $80,000 in support of different local organizations within the Tucson community thanks to the Hughes Helps Program.