ST. LOUIS — A local nonprofit that raised over $20,000 last year so children could have gifts under the tree for Christmas is back at it again.
The Buchanan Foundation located in the Baden Neighborhood has continued to help people meet basic needs. The organization partners with Toys for Tots annually during Christmastime but the toys will be much less than needed.
Buchanan Foundation founder Rosemary Ray has helped feed those without homes and those dealing with substance abuse get checked into a rehabilitation center. But during this time of year, her attention is laser-focused on children.
She's asking for the public's help to make Christmas special for every child who comes to her front door. 250 toys from Toys for Tots will not be enough for the demand she has.
Wish list
- Toys
- Clothing
- Underwear
- Socks
- Gloves
- Coats
Ray called last year's outpour beautiful and unexpected.
"The outpour was humongous and so was my outcry,' Ray said about last year's donations. "We need help because there is a lot of children that are underserved that's gonna be looking for a toy this year."
Last year, She could hardly move through her home which also doubles as the headquarters for the Buchanan Foundation. She said she uses only 15% of her home, the rest is for her community gain.
Right now, Ray is renovating her basement to allow the unhoused to wash clothes, dine in, job search, and cook.
Although children want toys many of them need clothes.
Gently used and new toys can be donated from now until Dec. 10:
- The Buchanan Foundation Inc. - 8824 North Broadway St. Louis, Missouri 63147
Monetary donations are also accepted. Those wishing to donate can give at Commerce Bank under the title: The Buchanan Foundation Inc.
For more information, call the Buchanan Foundation Inc. at (314) 388-9984.
