2023 Summer Toy Drive
Luscious Cherry Shop is excited to announce our sponsorship of the 2nd Annual Summer Toy Drive! We have partnered with the non-profit organization Angry Tias & Abuelas, based in McAllen, Texas. Angry Tias & Abuelas is a women-led humanitarian group of volunteers who cross the US-Mexico border to aid homeless children and families seeking asylum, currently stranded on the streets of Reynosa, Mexico. This reputable organization works directly with asylum seekers and their children, understanding their direct needs and unique challenges. Currently, there are approximately 1,500+ people living in shelters, churches, and on the streets of Reynosa, Mexico with the adults & children facing severe weather conditions, lack of medical attention, no schooling, limited food and water, and inadequate access to basic daily hygiene.
These families come from various countries such as Haiti, Venezuela, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and more recently, Russian and Ukrainian citizens are there in Mexico seeking to escape war zones in their home countries. Refugees are forced by border patrol & military to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the United States. These refugees cross international borders seeking protection from police extortion, war zones, food rationing, sexual violence, gang violence, and even kidnappings but are often turned away at the border. These refugees also include innocent children who endure desperate living conditions and have no choice but to live on the streets in tents, shelters, and churches. This traumatic experience is tough on the children and make it difficult for them to find a sense of normalcy and hope.
The Summer Toy Drive goes beyond collecting toys; it is an opportunity to raise awareness about the crisis at the US-Mexico border. Together, we can create a ripple effect of compassion, making an impact on the lives of these resilient young souls. By donating new or gently used toys suitable for different age groups and interests, no matter the size of the contribution, you directly contribute to their happiness and provide a positive distraction for the children. Any donation would be greatly appreciated and it always helps soothes kids during stressful moments.
The 2023 Summer Toy Drive will start from June 16, 2023, to July 16, 2023.
News Articles:
https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/mexico-stories-adversity-and-hope-border
https://cis.org/Bensman/Reynosa-Mexico-15000-Haitian-Immigrants-Wait-New-Chaotic-Biden-Policy-Kick
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/thousands-wait-tent-camps-mexico-chance-cross-border-rcna63026
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/27/us/title-42-border-mexico-migrants.html
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/mexico-texas-russian-refugees-17789176.php
Donate directly to the churches & non-profit organizations here: