The Goddard School hosts toy collection, donation for Matthew's Hope

The local school donated over 150 toys and $300 in gift cards, while the owners of the school donated 80 books and $620.

By Annabelle Sikes
| 3:15 p.m. December 15, 2022

West Orange Times & Observer
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The Goddard School recently hosted a toy collection to benefit Matthew's Hope during the holiday season.

The local school asked families to donate toys for the nonprofit's Christmas Mart taking place on Saturday, Dec. 17. The school also donated a book for every toy donated.

In addition, the school had a holiday market where children could buy gifts for parents, teachers or even siblings with donation proceeds going directly to Matthew's Hope.

In total, The Goddard School donated over 150 toys and $300 in gift cards, while the owners of the school donated 80 books and $620.

For more information on The Goddard School, click here.

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Annabelle Sikes

News Editor Annabelle Sikes was born in Boca Raton and moved to Orlando in 2018 to attend the University of Central Florida. She graduated from UCF in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in sociology. Her past journalism experiences include serving as a web producer at the Orlando Sentinel, a reporter at The Community Paper, managing editor for NSM Today, digital manager at Centric Magazine and as an intern for the Orlando Weekly.