The Riverside Fire Department is joining ABC7 and firefighters throughout Southern California in the Spark of Love toy drive through Dec. 24. The campaign collects new, unwrapped toys, sports equipment, blankets and gift cards for underserved children and teens through age 16 in Los Angeles,
San Bernardino, Orange, Ventura and Riverside counties. Toys, sports equipment, etc., may be dropped off between 9 a.m. and noon Mondays and Thursdays, 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 1-4 p.m.
Fridays at the following locations.

Drop off location :

Cesar Chavez Community Center/Bobby Bonds Park, 2060 University Ave.;
Stratton Community Center/Bordwell Park, 2008 Martin Luther King Blvd.;
Renck Community Center/Hunt Park, 4015 Jackson St.;
La Sierra Community Center, 5215 La Sierra Ave.;
Orange Terrace Community Center, 20010 Orange Terrace Parkway;
Ysmael Villegas Community Center/Villegas Park, 3091 Esperanza St.;
Dales Senior Center/White Park, 3936 Chestnut St.
Donations of money and gift cards are also welcome.

To make a donation, contact Fire Marshal/Division Chief Jennifer McDowell at 951-602-0812 or
JMcdowell@riversideca.gov.