Council Member Stevens holds holiday toy distribution event

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Council Member Althea Stevens (left) with staff members and members of the NYPD.
Photo by Jewel Webber

New York City Council Member Althea Stevens and her office hosted their annual holiday toy distribution on Friday, Dec. 20, at the District 16 Community Office, located at 1377 Jerome Ave.

Kids getting their picture taken with Santa after receiving their gifts. Photo by Jewel Webber

Kids were able to pick up a gift of their choice and get their picture taken with Santa during this special event, which brought plenty of holiday cheer to residents who live within Stevens’ district.

A table filled with gifts for community members to choose from. Photo by Jewel Webber

Organizations that partnered with Stephens’ office to hold this event included the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau, the Bronx Community Foundation, CCA Metro and the New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters.

Photo by Jewel Webber

Stevens represents the 16th Council District, which includes the Bronx neighborhoods of Concourse, Highbridge, Morrisania and Morris Heights.

Attendees lined up outside the District 16 Community Office to receive their gifts. Photo by Jewel Webber