Realtor Calls for Fort Lauderdale Neighborhoods to Partake in the Spirit of Giving

FORT LAUDERDALE – The 13th Street Alliance (a coalition representing four neighborhoods—Poinsettia Heights, Lake Ridge, Middle River Terrace, and South Middle River—that border 13th Street in Fort Lauderdale) is sponsoring a holiday toy drive and gift-giving event, running through December 22, with two designated drop-off locations: The Christmas Palace (800 NE 13th St., Fort Lauderdale, with drop-off hours Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), and Re/Max Preferred (2810 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Suite 200, with drop-off hours Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 12-4 p.m.).

Greater Fort Lauderdale-based realtor Rick Gibson, who serves on the Board of the 13th Street Alliance, is making a donation to be used toward marketing support and food for the event, and has committed a personal gift of 25 toys.

“Re/Max Preferred has been kind enough to contribute to the toy event and provide an alternate site to drop off toys at our corporate office (2810 Bayview Dr., Suite 200, Coral Ridge),” said Gibson. “As part of my involvement in the 13th Street Alliance and other local non-profits, I have seen first-hand a desperate need for all of our help, at a very local level.  Many of these children and young people deserve and need our support very much. Anything the community can do is greatly appreciated to help them celebrate the Holidays,” he added.

Tim Smith, Chair of the 13th Street Alliance, requested that toys donated be new and unwrapped, and cost within the $10-20 price range.  The toys will be distributed at the Giving Event on December 23 at Middle River Park (1329 N. Dixie Hwy., Fort Lauderdale), from 4-6 p.m., including refreshments, carolers, holiday fun, and a visit from Santa. Local teachers and schools identify those children most in need of holiday gifts.

For more information, call Tim Smith at (954) 822-4727.