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<h2 style="font-size: 200%;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</h2>
<p style="font-size: 120%; margin-top: -5px; font-weight:bold;">October 25, 2017</p>
<p style="float:right; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom: 75px; font-size: 120%; text-align:right;">CONTACT: Tammy Miller, 573-874-7465</p>
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<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - <p style="display:inline;">Columbia Parks and Recreation has kicked off the Annual Almeta Crayton Memorial Toys for Columbia's Youth toy drive.</p>
<p>Applications for program recipients are open to residents of Columbia who meet income guidelines. Proof of income and photo identification must be submitted with the application. Applicants who receive assistance from another agency are not eligible to receive toys from Parks and Recreation. The program is designed for children age 12 and under.</p>
<p>Applications will be accepted through Monday, Dec. 11. Applications are available online at <a href="http://www.CoMo.gov/parksandrec">www.CoMo.gov/parksandrec</a>. Paper copies are available at the Parks and Recreation office at 1 S. Seventh St.</p>
<p>Those who would like to donate to the program may do so by buying new toys or giving a monetary donation. Donors who wish to receive a letter of acknowledgement should submit their donation at the Parks and Recreation office. Drop off sites include:</p>
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<li>Parks and Recreation office, 1 S. Seventh St.</li>
<li>Armory Sports Center, 701 E. Ash</li>
<li>ARC, 1701 W. Ash</li>
<li>Hillcrest Community Center at Waters-Moss Wildlife Area, 1907 Hillcrest Dr.</li>
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<p>Donations will be accepted through Dec. 11. </p>
<p>For more information about being a donor or a recipient, please call Parks and Recreation at 573-874-7460. </p></div>
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