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Holiday Spirit Shines: Kids Receive Gifts and Support

12/25/2025

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Streamers and Police Give Back

In Paramus, New Jersey, Twitch streamer Zoe Spencer hosted a shopping spree for 60 children affected by parental incarceration on December 22–23, 2025.
In Columbia, South Carolina, the police department hosted a Christmas event at Busby Street Community Center, offering toys and financial literacy lessons to local families.
The nonprofit Youths Left Behind distributed over 400 gifts in Escambia County, Florida, emphasizing mentorship to combat gun violence.

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Blakeman Hosts Toy Giveaway

On December 24, 2025, Bruce Blakeman, Republican gubernatorial hopeful, organized a toy giveaway for nearly 100 homeless children on Long Island at Matty’s Toy Shop in Rockville Centre.
A $10,000 donation from the Sullivan-Papin law firm funded a "Supermarket Sweep"-style shopping spree for participating youths.
Children identified through school districts or shelters received vouchers worth up to $100.
Local mom Tiffany Jackson noted the event's significance amid current economic challenges.

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Streamers and Police Give Back

In Paramus, New Jersey, Twitch streamer Zoe Spencer hosted a shopping spree for 60 children affected by parental incarceration on December 22–23, 2025.
In Columbia, South Carolina, the police department hosted a Christmas event at Busby Street Community Center, offering toys and financial literacy lessons to local families.
The nonprofit Youths Left Behind distributed over 400 gifts in Escambia County, Florida, emphasizing mentorship to combat gun violence.

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