City of Vancouver Launches 12th Annual Korey’s Joy Drive to Support Local Charities
The City of Vancouver has initiated its 12th annual Korey’s Joy Drive, a community-wide effort to collect toys, gift cards, and warm clothing for families in need during the holiday season. The drive, which runs until December 9, honors the memory of Korey Cochran, a former City employee who passed away from brain cancer in 2017. Since its inception, Korey’s Joy Drive has gathered over 21,000 items, benefiting seven local charities. These organizations include Children’s Center, Fosterful, Open House Ministries, Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, Sea Mar Parent-Child Assistance Program, Share of Vancouver, and YWCA Clark County. Community members can contribute new, unwrapped toys, gift cards, and new winter coats, gloves, socks, and hats for all age groups at various public drop-off locations across Vancouver. An online Amazon Wish List is also available for direct donations.