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Contact: Marty Doll, Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-826-0396 • Fax 952-826-0390 • Web www.CityofEdina.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edina Police and Fire Departments collecting toys for less
fortunate children
Edina, Minn., Nov. 19, 2009 –Edina’s police officers and firefighters are once again seeking donations
of toys, books, games and winter clothing for the Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) Holiday Gift
Store. The Edina Police Station, 4801 W. 50th St., and Fire Station No. 1, 6250 Tracy Ave., serve as
collection sites for residents interested in making a donation to the program.
All donations should be new, unwrapped and valued under $20. VEAP is currently in need of winter
clothing such as hats, gloves, scarves and blankets for all ages; toys for toddlers and games, books or
puzzles for children up to age 18. Gift cards from local retailers up to $15 are also in high demand.
Donations will be collected through Friday, Dec. 18. The VEAP Holiday Store is designed to help
financially struggling parents provide a stable and positive holiday experience for their children.
For more information, visit www. www.veapvolunteers.org, call the Edina Fire Department at 952-
826-0330 or Police Department at 952-826-1610.
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