FPWA to Host ‘Miracle on Broad Street'

(New York, NY) – FPWA operates one of the largest toy drives in New York City, and this year they have committed to distributing at least 25,000 gifts, an enhancement of previous year’s efforts by more than 60%, to children and teens across New York City. 

In order to ensure the delivery of these gifts, FPWA is hosting a three-day volunteer event called Miracle on Broad Street at its office in lower Manhattan located at 40 Broad Street, New York. 

The volunteer-driven event leverages volunteers to organize and help pack more than 25,000 gifts to children and teens supported by FPWA’s network of member agencies across New York City.

Miracle on Broad Street is the cornerstone event of FPWA’s Lift Up NYC campaign, which launched in October this year, and seeks to harnesses NYC’s community spirit to lend a helping hand and give all New Yorkers the opportunity to rise. 

Each year, FPWA receives more than 50,000 requests for gifts for children ranging in age from 0-16.

“We are thrilled this year to be able to provide more gifts than ever before,” said Denise Nelson, Chief Development and Communications Officer at FPWA. “We know there are thousands of children who often go without during the holiday season and Miracle on Broad Street not only provides New Yorkers with an opportunity to chip-in, it also all ensures more children will experience the joy of the holidays by receiving a gift.”

Emmy Award-winning Eyewitness News and WABC-TV Reporter and News Anchor Bill Ritter joined FPWA’s inaugural “Lift Up NYC” Campaign as the official Media Ambassador and will be on hand to help organize and pack gifts.

Nearly 100 volunteers, including many from various corporations, have signed up to work in shifts to get the gifts organized, packed and ready for shipment.

If you are interested in volunteering or donating, please visit www.fpwa.org. 

Source: Mercury