A woman bought out a toy store and donated everything to homeless kids
Carol Suchman was walking around her New York neighborhood when she came across a toy store that had recently gone out of business. But she didn't just walk in and purchase a few things on clearance to get a leg up on holiday shopping.
Suchman typically purchases toys for homeless youth every year, but the venture capitalist decided to expand her operation this time. In previous years, she has chosen to remain anonymous.
When I saw this toy store, I just realized I could do it on a grander scale for this one year," Suchman told local news station ABC News 13. So she bought out the entire store, as one does.
Suchman purchased thousands of new and unopened toys from Hudson Party Store in New York City's West Village, from toys to school supplies. She wrapped the donations and sent them to the New York City Department of Homeless Services.
"This is the first time anyone has ever bought out an entire store for a donation to our shelter kids," Antonio Rodriguez, the special events director at DHS, told Mashable. "We are grateful for this generous donation and are excited to be able to bring some joy to these children who have so little, this holiday season."
Of all charitable donations made during the year, 34% come during October, November and December, according to a 2014 charitable giving report from Blackbaud; 18% come in December alone.
“One story often inspires others to take actions,” Suchman added.
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Suchman typically purchases toys for homeless youth every year, but the venture capitalist decided to expand her operation this time. In previous years, she has chosen to remain anonymous.
When I saw this toy store, I just realized I could do it on a grander scale for this one year," Suchman told local news station ABC News 13. So she bought out the entire store, as one does.
Suchman purchased thousands of new and unopened toys from Hudson Party Store in New York City's West Village, from toys to school supplies. She wrapped the donations and sent them to the New York City Department of Homeless Services.
"This is the first time anyone has ever bought out an entire store for a donation to our shelter kids," Antonio Rodriguez, the special events director at DHS, told Mashable. "We are grateful for this generous donation and are excited to be able to bring some joy to these children who have so little, this holiday season."
Of all charitable donations made during the year, 34% come during October, November and December, according to a 2014 charitable giving report from Blackbaud; 18% come in December alone.
“One story often inspires others to take actions,” Suchman added.
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