Biology senior Anay Sigala holds a sign during the Terry Toy Drive on Nov. 17 at the Central Library mall. The toy drive was hosted by the recipients of the Maverick Terry Scholarship awarded by the Terry Foundation.
The Maverick Terry Scholars are collecting donations throughout the week for the annual toy drive to support families in the Arlington area who may not be able to afford Christmas gifts.
In partnership with the Arlington Police Department, the group is accepting monetary donations and new packaged toys on campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday across campus.
The drive will run from Monday through Wednesday at the Central Library’s east entrance and then move to the University Center’s west entrance Thursday and Friday. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to stop by and contribute.
Jacqueline Olivares, a graphic design sophomore and service chair for the Maverick Terry Scholars, said the donors will receive candy as a small thank you gift. The group is also incorporating decorative themes for their booths to draw more attention, she said.
Business management sophomore Uriel Hernandez donates money during the Terry Toy Drive on Nov. 17 at the Central Library mall. The event was held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The funds raised will be used to purchase toys that the Arlington Police Department will distribute to local families in need.
Olivares said the partnership with the police department began several years ago and has become a recurring tradition.
“It is important to be able to think about our community and just give back to it, even if it’s just with toys or just helping a certain group,” Olivares said.
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