Local Company Plans Annual Tub of Toys Drive for Holidays

Santa Barbara company Elite Remodels is inviting the community to help provide gifts for local children in need through its annual Tub of Toys toy drive. “Tub of Toys brings together neighbors, local businesses and community partners around a simple belief: no child should go without a gift because of circumstances beyond their control,” the company said. “Each toy donated is a reminder to a child that their community sees them and cares for them,” Elite Remodels said. Last year, the community donated nearly 300 toys; this year’s goal is 500. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 9. On Dec. 10, Elite Remodels owner Jerry Jaimes, joined by Santa Claus, will personally deliver the toys to children in select local underserved housing, in partnership with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara. “Last year, we gathered outside with Santa and the families, and seeing what that day meant to those children has stayed with every one of us,” Jaimes said.

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